The World's Best Awards 2020

While our readers stay in hotels all over the globe, our Top 100 confirm they still save the most love for properties closest to home.

The urban hubs of Mexico continue to charm travelers, while many favorites elsewhere — including Charleston, Florence, and Quebec City — maintain their multiyear reigns.

These far-flung winners promise way more than pristine beaches. Expect world-class wildlife viewing, delectable local foods, and as much (or as little) outdoor activity as your heart desires.

Travelers who love being on the water found themselves spoiled for choice, with ships of all sizes offering electric nightlife, immersive excursions, luxuriously appointed staterooms, and culinary delights that rival some of the best food on land.

Readers love companies that match best-in-class product with a personal touch and investment in innovation. No one does that better than Singapore Airlines — the only honoree to have won its category for all 25 editions of the World's Best Awards.

Wellness has never been more top-of-mind. This year's winners provide integrated, often personalized programs that also embody a deep sense of place and culture.

Whether you want the perfect wildlife adventure or an architecture-focused itinerary along the Silk Road, this year's best operators combine breadth of knowledge with depth of experience to create the ideal custom trip.