Results of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011 Readers’ Survey were announced this week, revealing the world’s top hotels, airlines, cruise lines, islands and more.
“It’s clear that remote and exotic destinations-places that convey a sense of authenticity and adventure-are ruling the day once again in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards,” said Nancy Novogrod , editor in chief of Travel + Leisure.
Let’s take a look at the best of the best
World’s Best City- Bangkok
World’s Best Island- Santorini Greece
Worlds Best Large-Ship Cruise Line- Crystal Cruises
Worlds Best Small-Ship Cruise Line- Seabourn
World’s Best River Cruise Line- Tauck
World’s Best International Airline- Singapore Airlines
World’s Best Domestic Airline- Virgin America
World’s Best Tour- Micato Safari’s
World’s Best Car Rental Agency- Zipcar
World’s Best Destination Spa- Rancho La Puerta Fitness Resort & Spa Tecate, Mexico
World’s Best Hotel Spa- Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa New Zealand
See all the winners at Travel + Leisure.
This year a digital edition for the iPad will be available for $1.99 on iTunes beginning July 11. This special iPad edition will include dozens of trip ideas, with itineraries created by T+L editors and insider information on World’s Best Award-winning destinations such as New York, Florence, Bali, the Great Barrier Reef, and beyond. Users can tap in to TravelandLeisure.com destination guides for the top cities and islands right from the digital version, with advice on where to stay, what to do, and how to create your own perfect trip. Plus, there are direct links to sites for the hotels, cruise lines, outfitters, and destinations for easy booking and users can share trip ideas via Facebook, Twitter, and email.