We reveal the best hotels in the world for 2024

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There’s no time more sparkly and festive than December. So what better time to launch our Gold List than now? Our ultimate hit list of the very best hotels in the world - and beyond - the 2024 Gold List proves that, sometimes, all that glitters is in fact gold.?

Keep reading for the newly revealed most Googled travel destinations of the last year for some 2024 inspiration.

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The best hotels and resorts in the world: The Gold List 2024

Consider The Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: What are your favourite places to stay? Our annual iteration of the world’s greatest hotels and cruises captures nearly a year’s worth of work: this collection of 68 resorts and hotels represents hundreds of hours of researching, scouting, and impassioned debating by our team of editors in seven cities across the globe. But more than that, it reflects our ongoing love affair with the places where we stay, which often become our gateways to entire destinations. Read on to inspire your next trip here.

The most Googled travel destinations of 2023

Every year, Google publishes its ‘Year in Search’ data, a report showing what users have Googled over the past 12 months. We’ve got an exclusive look at the travel section of the data – the destinations you’ve been Googling the most this year. Take a look at the top 10 cities and countries that have seen the biggest search increases on Google year on year, and find inspiration for your 2024 travels here .

8 of the best travel apps that travel editors can't live without

The best travel apps, when used to your advantage, can be the most indispensable companion for a trip. Not only can they save you time and money, but they can also reduce any journey-induced stress. We asked our jet-setting editors to share the apps they genuinely use while travelling and the lesser-known gems that have saved a holiday. Find out their favourites here .

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