2018 SmarterTravel Editors’ Choice Destination Awards

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.

• Winner: Los Angeles, California

Discover more about the finalists and methodology: Best Value Destinations of 2018

Category: Best Beach Destination

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

• Winner: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Discover more about the finalists and methodology: 10 Best Beach Destinations of 2018

Category: Best Family Travel Destination

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

• Winner: South Africa

Discover more about the finalists and methodology: 10 Best Family Destinations of 2018

Category: Best LGBTQI Destination

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

• Winner: Sydney, Australia

Discover more about the finalists and methodology: Best LGBTQI Destinations of 2018

Category: Best Up-and-Coming Destination

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

• Editors’ Choice: Botswana

Discover more about the finalists and methodology: 10 Up-and-Coming Destinations of 2018