Readers' Choice Awards - International Traveller

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We asked you to vote for your favourite travel destinations, experiences and operators across the globe. With more than 4000 responses, the results are in.

2025 Readers’ Choice Destination Winners

View of the city of Florence in Italy

View of the city of Florence in Italy

Best Country

Montmartre Water Tower on a Charming Cobblestone Street in Paris

Montmartre Water Tower on a Charming Cobblestone Street in Paris

Best City

Iconic train passing over Nine Arch Bridge in Demodara, Ella, Sri Lanka

Iconic train passing over Nine Arch Bridge in Demodara, Ella, Sri Lanka

Best Hidden Gem

Kids club activity at OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort

Kids club activity at OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort

Best Family Holiday

Mt. Hiyori Rises above Oyunuma Lake in Hell Valley, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.

Mt. Hiyori Rises above Oyunuma Lake in Hell Valley, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.

Best Solo Holiday

ski slopes of Mount Hutt in New Zealand

ski slopes of Mount Hutt in New Zealand

Best Short Break

Machu Picchu, Peru.

Machu Picchu, Peru.

Editors' Choice

2025 Readers’ Choice Experience Winners

Woman explores the reef around the atoll in the Maldives

Woman explores the reef around the atoll in the Maldives

Best Beach or Island Escape

Lioness with cub in the Kruger National Park South Africa

Lioness with cub in the Kruger National Park South Africa

Best for Wildlife & Nature

The main pool at Amankila in Bali

The main pool at Amankila in Bali

Best Wellness Escape

Ropeway, Cable car in Hakuba, Japan

Ropeway, Cable car in Hakuba, Japan

Best for Skiing & Snowboarding

Point of view of a man eating a typical

Point of view of a man eating a typical

Best Foodie Destination

Marina Bay skyline at sunset

Marina Bay skyline at sunset

Best Stopover City

2025 Readers’ Choice Travel Winners

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Best Airline

The Jewel Rain Vortex at Singapore Changi Airport

The Jewel Rain Vortex at Singapore Changi Airport

Best Airport

Road to Monument Valley Tribal Park

Road to Monument Valley Tribal Park

Best for Road Trips

Hikers in Wanaka Otago on The Blue Pools Track

Hikers in Wanaka Otago on The Blue Pools Track

Best for Walking Holidays

Glacier Express in Switzerland

Glacier Express in Switzerland

Best for Rail Journeys

An Intrepid tour leader in the Fiji highlands

An Intrepid tour leader in the Fiji highlands

Best Tour Operator

2025 Readers’ Choice Cruise Winners

Aerial view of Royal Caribbean ship at port

Aerial view of Royal Caribbean ship at port

Best Cruise Line

Sicily, Italy is one spot in the Mediterranean

Sicily, Italy is one spot in the Mediterranean

Best Cruising Destination

Infinite Ocean View Balcony bedroom onboard Royal Caribbean

Infinite Ocean View Balcony bedroom onboard Royal Caribbean

Best Ocean Cruise Line

Viking River Cruise ship, the Mimir, passing the historic Marksburg Castle near Braubach on the Rhine River at sunset.

Viking River Cruise ship, the Mimir, passing the historic Marksburg Castle near Braubach on the Rhine River at sunset.

Best River Cruise Line

Couple onboard HX Expedition

Couple onboard HX Expedition

Best Expedition Cruise

Karnak Temple, Egypt

Karnak Temple, Egypt

Best for Shore Excursions

Mosaic Restaurant onboard Celebrity Xcel

Mosaic Restaurant onboard Celebrity Xcel

Best for Cruise Dining

2025 Readers’ Choice Accommodation Winners

Exterior of Marina Bay Sands and Singapore's skyline.

Exterior of Marina Bay Sands and Singapore's skyline.

Best Hotel

The exterior view of the pool at Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos

The exterior view of the pool at Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos

Best Hotel or Resort Brand

Plantation Pool Bure at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort

Plantation Pool Bure at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort

Best Family Accommodation

Aerial view of Soneva Fushi

Aerial view of Soneva Fushi

Best Island Resort