TripAdvisor announced the winners of its Travelers' Choice® awards for best destinations around the world in 2017. This year, Bali, Indonesia is the global winner and New York City ranks number one in the U.S. for the seventh consecutive year.
Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account 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 traveler booking interest on TripAdvisor. The awards honor 418 outstanding destinations in 24 lists across the globe.
TripAdvisor has also identified the average spring/summer hotel rates, roundtrip airfares, least expensive month to visit, as well as highly rated tours to maximize travelers' experiences in these award-winning destinations.
Top 10 Travelers' Choice Destinations – U.S:
1. New York City, New York
The beloved Big Apple offers something for every type of traveler, from Broadway shows to some of the world's most iconic attractions.
Least expensive month to go³: August (1% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
2. Maui, Hawaii
This island is a hotspot for outdoors lovers as they can stretch out on warm, golden sands, hit the surf for unforgettable windsurfing or enjoy a zen snorkeling session.
Least expensive month to go: April (8% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
3. Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Life on the Big Island boasts natural beauty for outdoor enthusiasts or just for travelers to enjoy a famous local plate of fresh "poke."
Least expensive month to go: May (5% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
4. Oahu, Hawaii
This island is a sunbather's and surfer's paradise, with beautiful beaches and swelling waves that can reach epic heights.
Least expensive month to go: August (7% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
5. Las Vegas, Nevada
Vegas can satisfy a variety of vacation tastes, including great meals from renowned chefs, access to some of the world's premier casinos, and the ability to see spectacular shows on the Strip.
Least expensive month to go: May (1% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
6. Orlando, Florida
Home to some of the world's most popular amusement and theme parks, Orlando offers travelers boundless opportunities for adventure and family fun.
Least expensive month to go: May (4% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
7. Chicago, Illinois
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, innovative comedy, photo opportunities at Millennium Park and die-hard sports fans throughout Wrigleyville.
Least expensive month to go: May (4% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
8. San Diego, California
Travelers can experience laid-back California culture on the iconic boardwalk, vibrant surfing communities, outstanding Mexican food and the popular Gaslamp Quarter.
Least expensive month to go: April (8% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
9. San Francisco, California
Travelers enjoy the Golden City's unique neighborhoods from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission, to trendy bistros in the Marina district.
Least expensive month to go: May (4% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
10. Key West, Florida
Home of the original Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Key West has also famously been home to literary greats like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams.
Least expensive month to go: August (7% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
Top 10 Travelers' Choice Destinations – World:
- Bali, Indonesia: Least expensive month to go: May (7% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- London, United Kingdom: Least expensive month to go: April (7% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- Paris, France: Least expensive month to go: April (4% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- Rome, Italy: Least expensive month to go: April (7% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- New York City, United States: Least expensive month to go: August (1% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- Crete, Greece: Least expensive month to go: August (24% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- Barcelona, Spain: Least expensive month to go: May (4% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- Siem Reap, Cambodia: Least expensive month to go: August (4% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- Prague, Czech Republic: Least expensive month to go: April (1% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
- Phuket, Thailand: Least expensive month to go: April (11% less than the combined spring/summer average for hotel and airfare)
