Planning a trip this year, but not sure where to go? You might want to take a peek at the winners of TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travelers’ Choice Destinations awards for inspiration! Announced today, this year’s winners honor 440 outstanding destinations in 37 markets across the globe, including lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South America, the South Pacific, and the United States. Plus, the Travelers’ Choice Destinations awards are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers like you! Award winners were determined based on the popularity of destinations, taking into account travelers’ favorites and most highly rated places.
London is the number one destination in the world, according to TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travelers’ Choice Destinations awards. (TripAdvisor traveler photo)
Wondering which destinations won? Here are the top 10 winners in the world and U.S.:
Top 10 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations:
1. London, England
2. New York City, New York
3. Rome, Italy
4. Paris, France
5. San Francisco, California
6. Marrakech, Morocco
7. Istanbul, Turkey
8. Barcelona, Spain
9. Siem Reap, Cambodia
10. Berlin, Germany
Top 10 Travelers’ Choice U.S. Destinations:
1. New York City, New York
2. San Francisco, California
3. Chicago, Illinois
4. Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Honolulu, Hawaii
6. Los Angeles, California
7. New Orleans, Louisiana
8. Seattle, Washington
9. San Diego, California
10. Orlando, Florida
Check out the full lists of 2012 Travelers’ Choice Destinations winners, sponsored by LAN Airlines, and tell us: which destinations are on your travel bucket list this year?
