The people have spoken: Australia’s favourite travel destinations revealed

The nominations are in and the votes have been counted for our annual Reader’s Choice Awards 2018. Thousands of you answered the call to tell us what you love right now when it comes to travel, so, allow us to present your ultimate travel escapes!

1. The best escape for sun, sea and sand

Fiji

Runners up: Hawai’i, Maldives, Thailand, Bali

2. Ultimate stopover destination

Singapore

Runners up: Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Bangkok

3. Where to go for wildlife and nature

Africa

Runners up: Canada, New Zealand, Malaysia, Galapagos

4. Best waking holiday destination

New Zealand

Runners up: Spain, Italy, UK, Peru

5. Preferred airline

Emirates

Runners up:  Singapore, QANTAS, Air New Zealand, Virgin

6. Favourite luxe hotel

Hilton

Runners up: Four Seasons/Marriott, Sofitel, Hyatt, Shangri-La

7. Favourite road tripping destination

USA

Runners up: Europe, UK, New Zealand, Italy

8. Ultimate food and wine destination

Italy

Runners up: France, Spain, New Zealand, USA

9. Favourite destination for train journeys

Europe

Runners up: New Zealand, USA, Japan, Switzerland

10. Ultimate cruise destination

Europe

Runners up: Caribbean, South Pacific, Alaska, Hawai’i

11. Favourite cruise line

Royal Caribbean

Runners up: P&O/Scenic, Holland America, Princess, Carnival

12. Where to ski, snowboard and snowman

Canada

Runners up: Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, USA

13. Favourite family holiday destination

Fiji

Runners up: Bali, Disneyland, USA, Hawai’i

14. Preferred airport

Singapore Changi airport

Runners up: Dubai International, London Heathrow, Hong Kong International, Los Angeles International

15. Ultimate place for an adventure

New Zealand

Runners up: Africa, South and Central America, USA, Canada

16. Favourite family stay

Airbnb

Runners up: Hilton, Mariott/Sofitel, Sheraton, Accor

17. Best city in the world

New York

Runners up: Paris, London, Rome, Tokyo

18. Favourite country in the world

Italy

Runners up: France, New Zealand, USA, Japan

19. Ultimate dream destination

Europe

Runners up: Africa, USA, Dubai, Italy

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