TripAdvisor¨,Êthe travel planning and booking site, has announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice¨Êawards for destinations, recognising travellers’ favourite places around the world. This year,ÊParis is the global winner andÊNew York CityÊranks number one in the U.S. for the eighth consecutive year.
Award winners were determined using an algorithm based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions in destinations worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period, as well as traveller booking interest on TripAdvisor. The awards honour 402 outstanding destinations in 42 lists across the globe.
“It’s clear in looking at this year’s list of Travellers’ Choice award-winning destinations that our millions of reviewers across the globe love exploring iconic cities that are full of rich history and culture,” saidÊBrooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. “Travellers can use TripAdvisor to get inspired to plan and book their next trip with highly-rated value hotels, hot restaurants and fun things to do in these popular destinations. Based on TripAdvisor pricing data, travellers can also save up to 36% on hotels when they visit these destinations during the least expensive month.”
“We are honored thatÊNew York CityÊhas once again been recognized in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards as the number one destination in the U.S., a position the City has maintained for eight consecutive years,” saidÊFred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company, the City’s official destination marketing organization. “This achievement reflects the unrivalled travel experiences that can only be found inÊNYC, including our renowned arts and culture scene, culinary offerings, world-class hotels, entertainment and sporting events, LGTBTQ+ culture and so much more.”
To help travellers plan their next trip, TripAdvisor has identified highly-rated value hotels that cost less than the destination average, the least expensive month to go with savings, as well as great round-trip airfare found on TripAdvisor over the next six months.
Top 10 Travellers’ Choice destinations Ð U.S.:
1.ÊNew York City,ÊNew York
The beloved Big Apple offers something for every type of traveller at any time of day, from Broadway shows to some of the world’s most iconic attractions.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊNew York City:Ê$406Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go:ÊAugust (4% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊThe Blakely New York,ÊfromÊ$251Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$107Êround-trip from ORD (Chicago) to LGA (New York City)
2.ÊMaui,ÊHawaii
This island is a hotspot for travellers who love being outdoors, as they can stretch out on warm, golden sands, jump in the ocean for windsurfing lessons or dive into a relaxing snorkelling session.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊMaui:Ê$484Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: October (13% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊThe Mauian Hotel on Napili Beach,ÊfromÊ$239Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$396Êround-trip from SFO (San Francisco) to OGG (Maui)
3.ÊLas Vegas,ÊNevada
Vegas can satisfy a variety of vacation tastes, including great meals from renowned chefs, access to some of the world’s premier casinos and a variety of spectacular shows on the Strip.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊLas Vegas:Ê$207Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: April (7% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊPalms Casino Resort,ÊfromÊ$113Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$99Êround-trip from DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) to LAS (Las Vegas)
4.ÊOahu,ÊHawaii
This island is a sunbather’s and surfer’s paradise, with beautiful beaches and wild waves of epic heights.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊOahu:Ê$365Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: November (8% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊCoconut Waikiki Hotel,ÊfromÊ$183Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$396Êround-trip from LAX (Los Angeles) to OGG (Maui)
5.ÊOrlando,ÊFlorida
Home to some of the world’s most popular amusement and theme parks,ÊOrlandoÊoffers travellers boundless opportunities for adventure and family fun.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊOrlando:Ê$203Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: August (10% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊFloridays Resort, fromÊ$151Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$110Êround-trip from EWR (Newark) to MCO (Orlando)
6.ÊChicago,ÊIllinois
The Windy City is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, innovative comedy and unique neighbourhoods fromÊLincoln ParkÊtoÊHyde Park.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊChicago:Ê$285Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: December (14% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊRiver Hotel,ÊfromÊ$160Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$86Êround-trip from ATL (Atlanta) to ORD (Chicago)
7.ÊSan Diego,ÊCalifornia
San DiegoÊoffers travellers laid-backÊCaliforniaÊculture, ideal weather and endless outdoor fun, from exploring Balboa Park to swimming and surfing the spectacular shores.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊSan Diego:Ê$226Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: April (10% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊResidence Inn San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Carmel Mountain Ranch, fromÊ$159Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$178Êround-trip from ORD (Chicago) to SAN (San Diego)
8.ÊSan Francisco,ÊCalifornia
Travellers can explore the City by the Bay’s colourful neighbourhoods, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission to trendy bistros in the Marina district.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊSan Francisco:Ê$347Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: April (7% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊChancellor Hotel on Union Square,ÊfromÊ$271Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$206Êround-trip from ATL (Atlanta) to SFO (San Francisco)
9.ÊNew Orleans,ÊLouisiana
FromÊMardi GrasÊcelebrations on Bourbon Street to the historic French Quarter, NOLA has something for everyone Ð even supernatural museums and guided tours.
- Average annual hotel rate inÊNew Orleans:Ê$246Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: August (21% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊLe Pavillon Hotel,ÊfromÊ$114Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$162Êround-trip from LAX (Los Angeles) to MSY (New Orleans)
10.ÊIsland ofÊHawaii,ÊHawaii
Life on the Big Island boasts natural beauty and adventure, from the heights ofÊMauna KeaÊto black sand beaches toÊHawaii Volcanoes National Park, and a famous local plate of fresh “poke.”
- Average annual hotel rate on the Island ofÊHawaii:Ê$332Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: May (7% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊThe Palms Cliff House Inn,ÊfromÊ$237Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor:ÊAs low asÊ$396Êround-trip from SFO (San Francisco) to HNL (Honolulu)
Top 10 Travellers’ Choice destinations Ð world:
1.ÊParis,ÊFrance
- Average annualÊhotel rate inÊParis:Ê$231Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: August (8% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊHotel Bradford Elysees – Astotel, fromÊ$154Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$384Êround-trip from EWR (Newark) to CDG (Paris)
2.ÊLondon,ÊEngland
- Average annualÊhotel rate inÊLondon:Ê$266Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: April (4% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊThe Piccadilly London West End, fromÊ$246Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$350Êround-trip from JFK (New York City) to LHR (London)
3.ÊRome,ÊItaly
- Average annualÊhotel rate in Rome:Ê$190Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: August (8% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊDeko Rome, fromÊ$169Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$439Êround-trip from SFO (San Francisco) to FCO (Rome)
4.ÊBali,ÊIndonesia
- Average annualÊhotel rate inÊBali:Ê$155Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: April (8% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊThe Villas Tejakula, fromÊ$141Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$444Êround-trip from JFK (New York City) to DPS (Bali)
5.ÊCrete,ÊGreece
- Average annualÊhotel rate inÊCrete:Ê$169Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: October (36% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊElounda Garden Suites, fromÊ$85Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$781Êround-trip from LAX (Los Angeles) to HER (Crete)
6.ÊBarcelona,ÊSpain
- Average annualÊhotel rate inÊBarcelona:Ê$231Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: November (15% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊYurbban Passage Hotel & Spa, fromÊ$182Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$423Êround-trip from LGA (New York City) to BCN (Barcelona)
7.ÊPrague,ÊCzech Republic
- Average annualÊhotel rate inÊPrague:Ê$147Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: November (12% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊHotel Pod Vezi, fromÊ$111Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$642Êround-trip from JFK (New York City) to PRG (Prague)
8.ÊMarrakech,ÊMorocco
- Average annualÊhotel rate in Marrakech:Ê$175Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: June (9% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊRiad Dar Dialkoum, fromÊ$132Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$830Êround-trip from JFK (New York City) to RAK (Marrakesh)
9.ÊIstanbul,ÊTurkey
- Average annualÊhotel rate inÊIstanbul:Ê$109Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: May (6% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊDersaadet Hotel Istanbul, fromÊ$101Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$634Êround-trip from JFK (New York City) to IST (Istanbul)
10.ÊNew York City,ÊNew York
- Average annualÊhotel rate inÊNew York City:Ê$406Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Least expensive month to go: August (4% savings, compared to the annual average)
- Highly-rated value hotel:ÊThe Blakely New York,ÊfromÊ$251Êper night on TripAdvisor
- Airfare found on TripAdvisor: As low asÊ$132Êround-trip from ATL (Atlanta) to JFK (New York City)
For the complete list of Travelers’ Choice Destination award-winners for 2018, as well as the latest reviews and candid traveller photos, visitÊwww.TripAdvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations. Travellers can also follow the conversation on Twitter at #TravelersChoice.
