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Gold List 2025
Our 31st annual collection, passionately selected by our international editors.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2025
Consider the Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: What are your favorite places to stay and ships to sail?
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean: The Gold List 2025
From Hawaii to Tennessee.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Europe and the UK: The Gold List 2025
From Scotland to Italy.
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Divia Thani's Picks: Our Global Editorial Director's Gold List Favorites
Suján Jawai
Read full reviewIndia, Rajasthan, Jawai Jam District, Pali MarwarReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: Booking.comThe Connaught
Read full review$$$ | United Kingdom, London, Carlos Pl.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkThe Peninsula Hong Kong
Read full review$$$ | China, Hong Kong, Salisbury Rd.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkSofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Read full review$$$ | Vietnam, Hanoi, 15 Ngô Quyền St.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaThe Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
Read full review$$$ | United States, New York, 25 W 28th StReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaBurj Al Arab Jumeirah
Read full review$$$ | United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Rd.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkLe Bristol Paris
Read full review$$$ | France, Paris, 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-HonoréReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaWaldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Read full review$$$ | Maldives, Maldives,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkHotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
Read full review$$$ | Germany, Berlin, Unter den Linden 77Readers Choice Awards
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Jesse Ashlock's Picks: Our Deputy Global Editorial Director's Gold List Favorites
Kasbah Tamadot
Read full review$$$ | Morocco, Asni, BP 67Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaBlackberry Farm
Read full review$$$ | United States, Walland, 1471 West Millers Cove Rd.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkFour Seasons Resort Hualālai
Read full review$$$ | United States, Big Island, 72-100 Ka'upulehu Dr.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaAdare Manor
Read full review$$ | Ireland, Co. Limerick,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkPost Ranch Inn
Read full review$$$ | United States, Big Sur, 47900 California 1Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkBullo River Station
Read full review$$$ | Australia, Baines, 870 Victoria HwyGold List
Powered By: ExpediaGangtey Lodge
Read full review$$ | Bhutan, Phobjikha Valley,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: HiltonRosewood Little Dix Bay
Read full review$$$ | British Virgin Islands, Spanish Town, Lee RoadReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaMashpi Lodge
Read full review$$ | Ecuador, Pichincha,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaTierra Patagonia
Read full review$$$ | Chile, Torres del Paine National Park,Readers Choice Awards
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Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.
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Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Africa and the Middle East: The Gold List 2025
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Australia and New Zealand: The Gold List 2025
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
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The Best Cruise Ships in the World: The Gold List 2025
Our editors across the globe share the best cruise ships to sail.
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Editor-Favorite Cruises
Viking Octantis
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S.S. La Venezia
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Silver Dawn
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Seabourn Pursuit
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Scenic Spirit
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Seven Seas Grandeur
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Oceania Riviera
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Norwegian Viva
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National Geographic Islander II
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Explora I
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Disney Wish
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Crystal Symphony
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Celebrity Edge
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Aqua Mare
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The Best Beach Hotels
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Read full review$$$ | Maldives, Maldives,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkThe Brando
Read full review$$$ | French Polynesia, Arue,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkChablé Yucatán
Read full review$$ | Mexico, Chocholá, Tablaje 642 San Antonio ChabléReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkFogo Island Inn
Read full review$$$ | Canada, Fogo Island, 210 Main Rd.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaFour Seasons Resort Hualālai
Read full review$$$ | United States, Big Island, 72-100 Ka'upulehu Dr.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaRockhouse Hotel & Spa
Read full review$ | Jamaica, Negril, W End RoadReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkKalesma Mykonos
Read full review$$$ | Greece, Mykonos, AleomandraHot List
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Powered By: SkylarkJade Mountain
Read full review$$$ | St. Lucia, Soufrière,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkThe Colony Hotel
Read full review$ | USA, Palm Beach, 155 Hammon AveReaders Choice Awards
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