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10 years agoThe Best Spa Resorts in the US & Around the World: 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
Readers voted in the 38th annual Readers' Choice Awards, highlighting top travel experiences and preferences.
Back in chilly February, when you were bored at work, you didn't think twice about booking a wine tasting and zipline excursion back to back. By the time reality hits in July, you're desperately chugging water to try and stave off heat stroke. Just like that, your 'relaxing' getaway is not so relaxing at all.
A 2026 travel report from Hilton identified "inheritourism" as a notable trend for the new year ― with 66% of travelers surveyed by the hotel brand saying that their parents have influenced their choice of accommodations, 60% saying they guided their choice of loyalty programs and 73% saying they shaped their general travel style.
"I remember my first Delta One flight cross country, and I mostly remember it because Amanda Seyfried was on the flight, and she had a golden retriever that also got its own seat," he says of his first time flying in a class other than economy. "I remember thinking like, 'Wow, that dog has probably flown first class more than I have.' And probably still has!"
Trains were specifically rated on criteria such as comfort, service, scenery, and on-board amenities, allowing readers to express their preferences based on personal experiences.
At first, our family's trip to Bora Bora felt like the ultimate tropical escape - there's nothing quite like relaxing in a beautiful overwater bungalow above crystal-clear water at a resort in French Polynesia.