Another Best Of Travel Awards season is in the books; thank you to each and every reader that took the time to nominate and vote for your favorite travel destinations and businesses. I hope your favorites made the list, and if not, I hope that you will be encouraged to explore new locations you may not have thought of before.
Without any further ado, here are the winners in each category. To read more about every winner — as well as the other finalists for each category — make sure to click on the accompanying link. We look forward to seeing your nominations in next year’s event!
Destinations
Favorite U.S. City
Kansas City, Missouri
Favorite International City
London, England, UK
Favorite Midsize U.S. City
Manhattan, Kansas
Favorite International Midsize City
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Favorite U.S. Small Town
Abilene, Kansas
Friendliest U.S. Small Town
Concordia, Kansas
Friendliest International Small Town
Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Most Walkable U.S. City
Boston, Massachusetts
Most Walkable International City
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Favorite U.S. Food City
New Orleans, Louisiana
Favorite International Food City
Rome, Italy
National Parks
Favorite U.S. National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Favorite Hidden Gem U.S. National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Favorite U.S. National Monument, National Historic Site, Etc.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Favorite U.S. National Park Lodging
YMCA Of The Rockies — Rocky Mountain National Park
Favorite U.S. National Park Hike
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Favorite Canadian National Park
Banff National Park
Favorite National Park Outside Of The U.S.
Loreto Bay National Park — Mexico
Activities & Tours
Favorite State Park In The U.S.
Franconia Notch State Park — Lincoln, New Hampshire
Favorite U.S. Beach
Ogunquit Beach — Ogunquit, Maine
Favorite U.S. Botanical Garden
New England Botanic Garden At Tower Hill — Boylston, Massachusetts
Favorite U.S. Zoo
San Diego Zoo — San Diego, California
Favorite North American Ski Resort
Killington Resort — Killington, Vermont
Favorite Group Trip Company
National Geographic Expeditions
Favorite Guided Tour Operator
ToursByLocals
Favorite Site Or Landmark Worldwide
The Grand Canyon — Arizona, United States
Favorite U.S. Roadside Attraction
World’s Largest Belt Buckle — Abilene, Kansas
Cruise Lines
Favorite Overall Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International
Favorite Alaska Cruise Line
Holland America Line
Favorite Mediterranean Cruise Line
Viking Cruises
Favorite River Cruise Line
Viking Cruises
Favorite Antarctica Expedition Cruise
Hurtigruten Expeditions
Air Travel
In addition to the winners listed below, read more about each of our readers picks for their favorite airlines and airline rewards programs as well as their picks for the best airports around the world.
Favorite U.S. Airline
Delta Air Lines
Favorite International Airline
British Airways
Favorite Airline Rewards Program
SkyMiles (Delta)
Favorite U.S. Airport
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Favorite Airport Outside Of The U.S.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Food & Drink
Restaurant With The Best View
Cabuya Rooftop — Mexico City, Mexico
Favorite Splurge-Worthy Restaurant
Wilder At Windy Hill Farm & Preserve — Loudon, Tennessee
Best BBQ Region In The U.S.
Kanas City
Favorite BBQ Restaurant
C.H.O.P. Clay’s House Of Pig — Tupelo, Mississippi
Favorite Steakhouse
Big Ed’s — Bird City, Kansas
Favorite Seafood Restaurant
McAdoo’s Seafood Co. & Oyster Bar — New Braunfels, Texas
Favorite Pizzeria
Gino’s East — Chicago, Illinois
Favorite Diner Or Greasy Spoon
Johnnie’s Drive In — Tupelo, Mississippi
Favorite Ice Cream Shop
The Creole Creamery — New Orleans, Louisiana
Hotels & Resorts
Favorite Luxury Hotel In The U.S.
Windy Hill Farm & Preserve — Loudon, Tennessee
Favorite Luxury Hotel Outside Of The U.S.
Fairmont Empress — Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Favorite Hotel Brand
Marriott
Favorite Hotel Rewards Program
Marriott Bonvoy
Favorite All-Inclusive Resort
Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa — Cancun, Mexico
Favorite Family-Friendly Resort
Woodloch Resort — Hawley, Pennsylvania
Favorite Glamping Experience
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort — Townsend, Tennessee
Favorite Resort Worldwide
Fairmont Empress — Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Favorite Bed & Breakfast
Woodstock Inn Bed & Breakfast — Independence, Missouri
