Top-Rated Safari Lodges in Africa: Readers’ Picks for 2025

A safari experience may be the ultimate bucket-list trip, and it’s not just because of the animals. The chance to see lions, elephants, hyenas, and other incredible creatures in their natural habitat is undeniably appealing. Moreover, the safari dream is also about indulging in luxurious accommodations while immersed in nature—dining on fine china under the stars, sipping afternoon cocktails beneath a towering baobab tree, and sleeping in spacious tents furnished with antiques. The lodges that GoTravelDaily readers named the best in Africa this year deliver on all counts.

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Top City Hotels in Africa and the Middle East: Readers’ Picks 2025

With its captivating beaches, elegant vineyards, enticing boutiques, and iconic mountain, Cape Town serves as a cornerstone of luxury for travelers. This year, Cape Town alluringly features five of the top ten urban hotels in Africa and the Middle East. Notably, Cape Grace and One&Only, perennial favorites located in the city’s Victoria & Albert Waterfront, secured the second and fifth spots on this prestigious list. Moreover, Ellerman House, an exquisite Cape Edwardian mansion overseeing the South Atlantic Ocean, showcased its unique offering with just 11 rooms, two suites, and two villas. The hotel provides guests with two lounges, a well-stocked library, a spa, and multiple remarkable venues for relaxation—including a brandy lounge, a wine gallery, and a Champagne cellar.

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Top Reader-Chosen Cities in Asia for 2025

The cities of Southeast Asia are on the rise. Urban centers in the region, such as Bangkok, Siem Reap, Cambodia, and Luang Prabang, Laos—hailed for their affordable and delectable dining, historic sites, warm locals, and exciting culture—made up more than half of our list of Best Cities in Asia this year. There’s never been a better time to visit Asia, particularly to these spots, thanks to an array of stunning hotel openings, increased flights from the U.S., and favorable exchange rates. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, GoTravelDaily asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated cities on factors such as sights and landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and overall value. Consequently, whether you are in town for business, on a backpacking trip, or stopping over before hitting the beaches, these cities have more than enough attractions to keep you entertained.

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Top U.S. Cities for Food Lovers: Our Readers’ Picks 2025

If you thought the Big Apple had absolutely nothing in common with the modest New Mexican city of Santa Fe, think again.GoTravelDailyreaders voted both as two of the top 10 cities for food in the United States. After all, New York City may be known for its upscale, headline-making restaurants, but Santa Fe is just as popular for its red and green chilies. “For a small city,” said one GoTravelDaily reader about Santa Fe, “the restaurant and food selections are outstanding.” Others raved about the unique, regional dishes like carne adovada: braised pork featuring local meat, dried red New Mexican chilies, and Mexican oregano.

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Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Big Sur Adventure in California

In the Big Sur region of California, the Pacific Coast Highway seems made for a daring road trip: its winding roads hug the curves of the coast, and the highway is set on massive cliffs that plunge straight into the Pacific. Golden sunlight streaks through patches of fog; frothing waves ravage the shore below. If that sounds dramatic, it’s because the drive truly is. In fact, it’s precisely why nature-loving travelers often build the longer and more challenging PCH route into itineraries between Los Angeles and San Francisco (over the shorter U.S. 101). Without any stops, the 90-mile stretch takes roughly two and a half hours to traverse, meaning it’s entirely possible to experience the highlights in just a day. However, Big Sur’s elevated vistas, lush hikes, and wild beaches entice many to linger for a night or two—and make the trip a once-in-a-lifetime ambition for many. Whether you have 24 hours or a weekend, here’s how to do it right.

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One Day Itinerary: Explore Den Haag in 24 Hours

Den Haag (The Hague) is synonymous with high-profile legal entities (notably the UN’s International Court of Justice), embassies, and mansions. Moreover, this palace-filled city is also packed with incredible art, stylish shopping, superb dining, and a wealth of nightlife and entertainment venues. Therefore, it’s easy to take a train trip from Amsterdam or Rotterdam to hit the highlights on this 24-hour itinerary.

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Ultimate Guide to a Three-Day Nashville Getaway

Nashville, the talented Southern city on Tennessee’s Cumberland River, is a vacation spot that seamlessly blends metropolis with the charm of the American heartland. Even if you think you don’t enjoy country music, this soulful city will captivate you with its attractions, amazing food, a nightlife scene filled with stellar live performances, and an impressive selection of top-quality hotels.

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Top Cultural Cities in the U.S. According to Our Readers in 2025

Whenever we travel—even within our own country—we uncover cultures that are entirely unique and, in their specialness, quite remarkable. Take Taos, for instance—this New Mexican city ranks No. 10 in the United States for culture. A blend of ski town and magical artists’ colony, it is known for its $25 pass allowing access to five museums and walkable streets adorned with galleries. In the summer, travelers can partake in various art festivals or the Solar Music Festival. The city’s cultural fabric is deeply rooted in the surrounding desert and the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, highlighted by the Native American Pueblo.

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Ultimate Guide to a Three-Day Weekend in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine: an often-buzzed-about lobster-lover’s paradise where waterfront industry, a dynamic local art scene, and the smell of the sea make for one of the East Coast’s finest north Atlantic escapes. The city has gained much recognition in recent years—and for good reason. Portland has come into its own exciting cosmopolitan moment, developing an impressive collection of restaurants, bars, and breweries while remaining a historic icon of the Northeast. If you’re looking to scout out some of the best seafood and local breweries while catching a salty breeze, head north for a classic New England three-day weekend—here’s your itinerary.

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Ultimate Three-Day Getaway in Park City

As Utah’s best-known ski town, Park City boasts a small-community feel and serves as the perfect base for big-time adventure. Whether you visit in summer or winter, this historic mining town offers attractions for everyone, from top-notch dining options to exhilarating bobsledding. Consequently, you don’t have to be a skier or boarder to enjoy a vacation in Park City. Notably, if you’ve been itching for a weekend full of bobsledding, après ski bars, and mountain biking, you’re in the right place.

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