Tripadvisor has recently published its highly anticipated ranking of the “Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations” for 2025, highlighting the 25 unmissable destinations for travelers this year. This prestigious recognition is assigned to the destinations that have received the largest number of positive reviews during a period of 12 months, representing less than 1% of the 8 million places considered worldwide.
The podium: London, Bali and Dubai
At the top of the ranking we find Londondescribed as an eclectic metropolis with multiple souls: from the alternative atmosphere of Shoreditch, to the punk spirit of Camden, to the elegance of Portobello Road. The British capital offers a different experience every day, making it an ever new destination to discover.
In second place it is positioned Balicelebrated as a real Indonesian paradise that seems to have come out of a postcard. The island enchants visitors with its beaches and spectacular landscapes.
The third step of the podium goes to Dubaiin the United Arab Emirates, a modern destination that mixes traditional culture and cutting -edge entertainment.
Sicily in fourth place, before Paris
Reason for pride for Italy is the fourth place conquered by Sicilywhich even precedes Paris. The Mediterranean island is celebrated as “a party for all senses” and a true paradise for gourmets, thanks to its cuisine, pride all over the world. Tripadvis suggests to alternating gastronomic experiences with the visit of the Baroque architecture of Catania or the majestic temples of Agrigento.
Paris must be satisfied with fifth place. The French capital is described as the ideal place to savor a Pain au chocolat in an outdoor coffee, relax after a walk along the Seine and admire icons such as the Eiffel Tower and the triumphal arch.
Rome and other destinations in the top 10
Rome It is positioned in sixth place. The eternal city, according to Tripadvisor, requires more than a day to be visited and appreciated in all its timeless beauty, but we already knew this Italian.
In seventh place we find Hanoithe fascinating Vietnamese capital that has been able to preserve its old neighborhood, monuments and colonial architecture while making room for modern developments.
The eighth position goes to Marrakech In Morocco, followed in the ninth place by Crete, defined as the “birthplace of the king of the Olympus and modern European civilization, a true jewel of the Mediterranean”.
To close the top ten is Bangkokthe capital of Thailand.
The complete ranking
In addition to the top ten positions, the ranking includes:
11. Hoi an (Vietnam)
12. Barcelona (Spain)
13. Cusco (Peru)
14. Siem Reap (Cambodia)
15. Lisbon (Portugal)
16. Phuket (Thailand)
17. Istanbul (Türkiye)
18. New York (United States)
19. Majorca (Spain)
20. Edinburgh (Scotland)
21. Kathmandu (Nepal)
22. New Delhi (India)
23. Maldive
24. Cancun (Mexico)
25. Mauritius
