NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Tripadvisor introduced its first Vacationers’ Alternative Awards class for 2025: Better of the Finest Locations. Annually, Tripadvisor assesses tens of millions of opinions shared by a worldwide group of vacationers to uncover its suggestions. Vacationers’ Alternative Awards Better of the Finest Locations span seven classes, together with High Locations, Trending Locations, Tradition Locations, Meals Locations, and Honeymoon Locations. This yr Tripadvisor introduces two new subcategories; Solo Journey Locations and a sub-category for Tripadvisor’s Twenty fifth anniversary with High Locations of the Final 25 Years primarily based on all-time opinions.
The Vacationers’ Alternative Awards embody locations with the best scores and opinions from international vacationers over the previous yr on the Tripadvisor platform
Kristen Dalton, president, Tripadvisor, stated “Primarily based on the multiple billion opinions and opinions on our web site as we speak, Tripadvisor’s Vacationers’ Alternative Awards mirror the worldwide journey group’s favorites—from locations themselves to all the pieces that makes them particular together with eating places, resorts, and experiences.”
This yr, London ranked as High Vacation spot within the World, taking the title from Dubai, which had held onto first place since 2022. The U.Ok. capital can be acknowledged for its culinary scene in addition to arts and heritage choices, coming second on the planet in the very best Meals Locations and third in Tradition Locations. Town additionally took the highest spot in Tripadvisor’s particular Twenty fifth-anniversary record, with London acknowledged as the highest vacation spot from the final 25 years of opinions on the location.
In the USA, New York Metropolis tops the home record and can be featured within the states’ prime Meals Locations. Different locations embody heat climate hotspots like Oahu and the Florida Keys, cities like Chicago and Las Vegas, and cultural places like New Orleans and Washington D.C.
High Locations—World
- London, England
- Bali, Indonesia
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Sicily, Italy
- Paris, France
- Rome, Italy
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Crete, Greece
- Bangkok, Thailand
High Locations—United States
- New York Metropolis, New York
- Oahu, Hawaii
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Florida Keys, Florida
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nashville, Tennessee
- San Francisco, California
- Chicago, Illinois
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Washington, D.C.
Trending for 2025
Osaka, Japan, was named the Trending Vacation spot within the World for 2025, primarily based on year-on-year development of opinions. Osaka has a preferred meals scene in addition to buying and nightlife. Additionally it is a base for exploring the Kansai area, which is residence to a number of UNESCO World Heritage Websites. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ranked second, adopted by Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Trending Locations in the USA included a mixture of solar and snow, from coastal places like West Palm Seashore and Santa Barbara to the mountain views of Denver and Park Metropolis. Cleveland and Kansas Metropolis neared the highest of the record, whereas locations adjoining to massive cities, like Memphis and Brooklyn, additionally ranked.
Trending Locations—World
- Osaka, Japan
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Manama, Bahrain
- Lima, Peru
- Medellin, Columbia
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Kyoto, Japan
- Seoul, South Korea
- Casablanca, Morocco
Trending Locations—United States
- West Palm Seashore, Florida
- Santa Barbara, California
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Kansas Metropolis, Missouri
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Park Metropolis, Utah
- Juneau, Alaska
- Denver, Colorado
- Brooklyn, New York
- Hilton Head, South Carolina
New for 2025
As Tripadvisor celebrates 1 / 4 of a century this yr, the Twenty fifth Anniversary Locations record pays homage to reviewers’ favourite locations for the reason that launch of the location.
Twenty fifth Anniversary Locations
- London, England
- New York Metropolis, United States
- Rome, Italy
- Paris, France
- Bali, Indonesia
- Barcelona, Spain
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Crete, Greece
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Bangkok, Thailand
This yr additionally sees the launch of one other new class, Solo Journey Locations. This record options many main international cities, with the South Korean capital, Seoul, taking the highest spot. These locations are beloved by solo vacationers and ideal for anybody heading out on an journey alone.
Solo Journey Locations—World
- Seoul, South Korea
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Cusco, Peru
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Osaka, Japan
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Kyoto, Japan
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Melbourne, Australia
Better of the Relaxation
With vacationers internationally most enthusiastic about meals on their upcoming journeys, based on Tripadvisor’s newest Seasonal Journey Index, greatest Meals Locations is the information to the place to search out the very best culinary experiences.
Meals Locations—World
- Rome, Italy
- London, England
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Paris, France
- Naples, Italy
- Barcelona, Spain
- Lima, Peru
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Athens, Greece
Meals Locations—United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Charleston, South Carolina
- New York Metropolis, New York
- Savannah, Georgia
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Portland, Maine
- San Diego, California
- San Francisco, California
One of the best Tradition Locations embody locations with arts scenes and heritage for vacationers internationally.
Tradition Locations—World
- Bali, Indonesia
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- London, England
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Rome, Italy
- Cusco, Peru
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- New Delhi, India
- Crete, Greece
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
Honeymoon Locations—World
One of the best Honeymoon Locations embody locations with non-public seashores.
- Mauritius
- Bali, Indonesia
- Maldives
- Hoi An, Vietnam
- Phuket, Thailand
- Santorini, Greece
- Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
- Florence, Italy
- La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
- St. Lucia