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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13. Goreme, Turkey: Cappadocia Balloon Ride and Champagne Breakfast
“A dream come true. The scenery was beautiful, and the flight was breathtaking. The entire crew of staff were professional and caring.” Photo: Tripadvisor
14. Miami, Florida: Little Havana Food and Walking Tour
"Great food, great local history, and great new friends. A fun experience that I would definitely recommend as a way to get aquatinted with a new community.” Photo: Tripadvisor
15. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Half-Day Mojave Desert ATV Tour from Las Vegas
"Thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. Detailed, funny, and most importantly very serious about our safety and gave a great experience that I would definitely do again!” Photo: Tripadvisor
16. Edinburgh, Scotland: The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience
"Delicious!” Photo: Tripadvisor