For the First Time, Santa Fe Named Best City in the
The full list of winners is available now on travelandleisure.com and in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands July 18.
For the first time in 12 years, a new city has claimed the title of Best
“This year’s results reflect a travel landscape in motion,” said Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Jacqui Gifford. “From a high-desert city in the American Southwest to a quiet Greek island, our readers are seeking depth, character, and a strong sense of place. We’re thrilled to honor the hotels, destinations, and travel companies that are delivering those transformative experiences.”
Below are select highlights from this year’s World’s Best Awards rankings, with expanded lists and content available online.
TOP 10 WORLD’S BEST CITIES 2025:
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - Chiang Mai,
Thailand Tokyo, Japan Bangkok, Thailand Jaipur, India - Hoi An,
Vietnam Mexico City, Mexico Kyoto, Japan - Ubud,
Bali - Cuzco,
Peru
TOP 10 U.S. CITIES 2025:
Santa Fe, New Mexico New Orleans, Louisiana Charleston, South Carolina Savannah, Georgia Alexandria, Virginia Honolulu, Hawaii Greenville, South Carolina New York, New York Asheville, North Carolina Chicago, Illinois
TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2025 WINNER HIGHLIGHTS:
WORLD’S BEST CITY:
WORLD’S BEST HOTEL: andBeyond Bateleur Camp,
WORLD’S BEST HOTEL BRAND: Capella Hotels & Resorts
WORLD’S BEST ISLAND: Páros,
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WORLD’S BEST CAR RENTAL COMPANY: National
WORLD’S BEST TRAIN: Rocky Mountaineer
WORLD’S BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE: Singapore Airlines
WORLD’S BEST DOMESTIC AIRLINE: JSX
WORLD’S BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Istanbul Airport,
WORLD’S BEST DOMESTIC AIRPORT: T. F. Green International Airport,
WORLD’S BEST MEGA-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Virgin Voyages
WORLD’S BEST LARGE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Disney Cruise Line
WORLD’S BEST MIDSIZE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Crystal
WORLD’S BEST SMALL-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Viking
WORLD’S BEST INTIMATE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Quasar Expeditions
WORLD’S BEST RIVER CRUISE LINE: The Oberoi Luxury Cruise Line
WORLD’S BEST TOUR OPERATOR: Artisans of Leisure
WORLD’S BEST SAFARI OPERATOR: Travel Beyond
Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Jacqui Gifford will host a World’s Best Awards celebration at Le Jardin sur
In mid-July, Travel + Leisure will host the second annual World’s Best Summit, bringing together industry leaders for an immersive look at the trends shaping the future of global travel.
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