The Travellers’ Choice award was established in 2002, and is the highest honour TripAdvisor can bestow on a business, attraction, experience, city or country.
Based on millions of reviews and opinions from travellers, this annual awards recognises the very best tourism establishments in terms of service, quality, customer satisfaction and more, across a range of categories.
From the best hotels and amusement parks, to the finest beaches and trendiest city breaks, it’s a guide to everything that should top travellers’ wishlists in the year to come.
Perhaps the most eye-catching category is the ‘Top Overall Experiences in the World’, which is open to every attraction on the planet.
Here are the experiences that made the top 17 and what reviewers had to say about them, including one attraction that’s close to home for Scots – and even more so for those living in the Capital.
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5. Tierra Verde, Florida, USA: Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area
“What a wonderful and relaxing way to spend the day - kayaking in beautiful blue water and meandering in and out of mangroves. Our fabulous guide was full of information.” Photo: Tripadvisor
6. Cusco, Peru: Classic Inca Trail Trek 4D/3N to Machu Picchu
“Accomplishing this hike was made so much easier by Alpaca Expeditions, our guide, and the porters and chefs that came along. They are 100% local and indigenous-owned and are forerunners in sustainable tourism.” Photo: Tripadvisor
7. Reykjavik, Iceland: Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland
“A perfect afternoon of eating, walking, and laughing. We were particularly impressed with the variety of restaurants: fancy, traditional and even street. Also timed well in that we never waited and never rushed.” Photo: Tripadvisor
8. London, England: High-Speed Thames River RIB Cruise in London
"Sight seeing London on the river with difference” Photo: Tripadvisor