As parts of the country brace for snowstorms and freezing temperatures, you may be dreaming about ditching winter weather for a warm, sunny getaway. You may not get to make those vacation dreams a reality right now, but new research highlights some of the best places to go this year for when you finally get to travel.
- TripAdvisor’s annual Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best Awards for Destinations has just come out for 2025.
- The travel site’s awards cover seven categories: Top Destinations, Trending Destinations, Culture Destinations, Food Destinations and Honeymoon Destinations, as well as two new subcategories - Solo Travel Destinations and one honoring the Top Destinations of the Last 25 Years, in honor of TripAdvisor’s 25th anniversary.
- So, what are the hottest destinations to visit this year?
- The top Trending Destination here in the U.S. is West Palm Beach, Florida, while the top Trending Destination in the world is Osaka, Japan.
- London wins the Top Destination in the world and New York City takes the honor for the U.S.
- For food lovers, the number one destination worldwide is Rome, Italy, while New Orleans tops that list for the U.S.
- This year’s best Honeymoon Destination is Mauritius, the number one Culture Destination is Bali, Indonesia, and the top Solo Travel Destination is Seoul, South Korea.
- And finally, the top 25th Anniversary Destinations are London, New York City, and Rome, Italy.
Top 5 Travelers’ Choice Destinations in the World for 2025
- London, U.K.
- Bali, Indonesia
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Sicily, Italy
- Paris, France
Top 5 Travelers’ Choice Destinations in the U.S. for 2025
- New York, New York
- O’ahu, Hawaii
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Florida Keys, Florida
- New Orleans, Louisiana
Top 10 Travelers’ Choice Trending Destinations in the World for 2025
- Osaka, Japan
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Manama, Bahrain
- Lima, Peru
- Medellin, Colombia
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Kyoto, Japan
- Seoul, South Korea
- Casablanca, Morocco
Top 10 Travelers’ Choice Trending Destinations in the U.S. for 2025
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Santa Barbara, California
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Park City, Utah
- Juneau, Alaska
- Denver, Colorado
- Brooklyn, New York
- Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Click here to see the complete lists in all categories
Source: TripAdvisor
Scott's Thoughts:
- Pretty much all of these places sound good to me! Who’s ready to make a reservation?
- Actually my destinations tend to be Gatlinburg, Myrtle Beach, Smith Mountain Lake or the New River!
- I am at the age where a good staycation can be good.
