Paris is the top place to visit this year, according to TripAdvisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice awards.
And surprisingly (or not?), right behind the French capital is our very own – London takes second place.
The league table, based on analysis of TripAdvisor reviews written by members of the public ranks one of the most popular islands – Bali – in fourth place.
Though we might want to swap the current dreary weather in London for some Balinese sun, the travel site reminds people why you might to visit the capital.
It also cites the British Museum, Winston Churchill’s war rooms and St James’s Park as must-see attractions.
‘There’s so much to see and do in London, it’s easy to be overwhelmed’ it says on the blurb.
The award also awarded the top areas to explore in the U.K, with London coming out in first place.
New York, on the global league, is not faring as well, dropping to tenth place from fifth last year, despite being a worldwide favourite.
It’s not just decided willy nilly either, the winners were determined using an algorithm based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions in destinations worldwide, all of which was collected over a 12-month period, as well as traveller booking interest on TripAdvisor.
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TripAdvisor being the traveller’s gem that it is also listed recreational activities, attractions, and transport and accommodation that reign supreme.
Top museums, hotels, airlines, landmarks, beaches, holiday rentals, restaurants, and attractions were also usefully provided by the travel website.
To celebrate the awards, TripAdvisor named highly rated value hotels that are cheaper than the average hotel rate in a top ten city.
Here are TripAdvisor’s ten places you have to visit:
1. Paris, France
Average annual hotel rate in Paris: £166 per night. TripAdvisor’s highly-rated value hotel: Hotel Bradford Elysees – Astotel, from £110 per night.
2. London, England
Average annual hotel rate in London: £191 per night. TripAdvisor’s highly-rated value hotel: The Piccadilly London West End, from £176 per night.
3. Rome, Italy
Average annual hotel rate in Rome: £136 per night. TripAdvisor’s highly-rated value hotel: Deko Rome, from £121 per night.
4. Bali, Indonesia
Average annual hotel rate in Bali: £111 per night. TripAdvisor’s value hotel: The Villas Tejakula, from £101 per night.
5. Crete, Greece
6. Barcelona, Spain
Average annual hotel rate in Barcelona: £166 per night. TripAdvisor’s value hotel: Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa, from £130 per night
Average annual hotel rate in Crete: £121 per night. TripAdvisor’s highly-rated value hotel: Elounda Garden Suites, from £61 per night
7. Prague, Czech Republic
Average annual hotel rate in Prague: £105 per night. TripAdvisor’s highly-rated value hotel: Hotel Pod Vezi, from £80 per night.
8. Marrakech, Morocco
Average annual hotel rate in Marrakech: £125 per night. TripAdvisor’s highly-rated value hotel: Riad Dar Dialkoum, from £95 per night.
9. Istanbul, Turkey
Average annual hotel rate in Istanbul: £78 per night. TripAdvisor’s highly-rated value hotel: Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul, from £72 per night.
10. New York City, New York
Average annual hotel rate in New York City: £291 per night. Highly-rated value hotel: The Blakely New York, from £180 per night.
TripAdvisor's top Europe attractions
- Paris, France
- London, UK
- Rome, Italy
- Crete, Greece
- Barcelona, Spain
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Majorca, Spain
- Santorini, Greece
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