Editors' Choice

2018 SmarterTravel Editors’ Choice Destination Awards


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    We’re proud to announce the winners of the 

    2018 SmarterTravel Editors’ Choice Destination Awards

    . We've scoured the world to find the best places to go in 2018.

  • Category: Best Value Destination



  • One city stands out from the rest when it comes to delivering great travel value this year.

  • Category: Best Beach Destination

  • editors choice beach destination winner



    Looking for a dreamy beach escape? We hereby declare this the best beach destination in the world.

  • Category: Best Family Travel Destination

  • family destination winner south africa



    The competition was intense for the top family destination accolade, but one bucket-list country reigned supreme.

  • Category: Best LGBTQI Destination

  • sydney lgbtqi editors choice winner



    The winning LGBTQI destination this year is welcoming and fun, and has a proud history of gay culture.

  • Category: Best Up-and-Coming Destination

  • up and coming destination editors choice awards botswana



    Off the radar? Not for long. Here is our editors’ choice winner for the next great vacation destination.