2018 SmarterTravel Editors’ Choice Destination Awards

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

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

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

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

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