Every year for World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated cities on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value.
And here is the full list of reader-favorite cities around the globe:
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15. Beirut, LebanonScore: 87.04
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14. IstanbulScore: 87.09
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13. RomeScore: 87.16
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12. Cape TownScore: 87.63
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11. Mexico CityScore: 87.65
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10. Charleston, South CarolinaScore: 87.79
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9. Chiang Mai, ThailandScore: 87.93
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8. Hoi An, VietnamScore: 88.09
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7. Luang PrabangScore: Laos, 88.20
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6. FlorenceScore: 88.29
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5. Kyoto, JapanScore: 88.42
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4. Ubud, IndonesiaScore: 88.74
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3. Udaipur, IndiaScore: 89.31
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2. Oaxaca, MexicoScore: 90.52
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