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Top 5 Hotels in Florence: Readers’ Favorites for 2025

As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence offers incredible sights at every turn, from marble basilicas and ancient churches to sculptures by masters like Michelangelo. It’s the kind of place where you could wander down a cobblestoned side street and stumble upon a 15th-century palazzo—making it a destination ripe for adventure and discovery. Moreover, if you stay at one of Florence’s best hotels, you’ll uncover a “hidden” side to the ancient city.
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Top Reader-Recommended Islands to Visit in 2025 (Video)

One of the greatest rewards of traveling — discovering the new — is reflected in GoTravelDaily readers’ picks for the world’s best islands. Not only do several islands make their debut but one newcomer to the list also vaulted directly into the No. 1 spot. Thanks to those adventurers who have gone before you, all you need to do is pick your desired body of water to find your paradise.
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Top 10 Resort Hotels in Southeast Asia Revealed by Our Readers for 2025

Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s most vibrant, dynamic cities: Bangkok, with its ornate architecture and youthful energy; the street food Valhalla that is Singapore; electric Kuala Lumpur; and imperial Hanoi. However, as mesmerizing as they are, one of the greatest joys of visiting this region is getting away from those urban environments to experience some of the best resorts on the Asian continent.
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Best Hotels in Venice: 5 Must-Stay Options for 2025

The romance ofVenice, which comprises 118 islands, more than makes up for the occasional nuisance of the flooding that results from rising tides. Residents and visitors navigate the city by gamely ambling along wooden planks lining the cobblestoned streets and crossing its 400 footbridges. As for the crowds of tourists, these become less overwhelming when you escape to one of these five hotels, all of which celebrate Venice’s enduring, opulent spirit.
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Top 5 Central America Resort Hotels Preferred by Our Readers in 2025

Arrive in Costa Rica and within a few minutes you’re sure to hear the phrasepura vida. Literally, it means “pure life,” but locals use it as a greeting, as if to say, “this is living.” With such a positive sentiment as a national philosophy, it’s no wonder that our top five Central American resorts are all located in the country, which is currently the safest and most stable in the region.
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Top 10 Small Ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2025: Readers’ Picks

While there are certainly cruisers who think bigger is better — five shows! 30 restaurants! waterslides! — the mega-ship lifestyle isn’t for everyone. The best small-ship ocean cruises epitomize a different way to travel — one that allows for more access to remote destinations, more peace and quiet, and more engagement with the experience of being on the water.
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Top Chicago Hotels of 2025: Readers’ Picks

Enthusiasts of architecture are drawn to Chicago to appreciate its magnificent structures, and the hotels within the city exemplify this aesthetic. The St. Jane, recognized by our readers as the 6th finest hotel in Chicago, occupies an Art Deco skyscraper known as the Carbide & Carbon Building. Similarly, the Langham at No. 3 is located within a tower designed in the International Style by the distinguished architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
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Top 10 City Hotels in Africa: Readers’ Picks of 2025

While sub-Saharan Africa may always be best known as a safari destination, its cities are increasingly enticing to travelers looking to explore more than just a brief stay en route to the bush. With top-notch restaurants and exciting creative scenes, these urban centers provide plenty of reasons to extend your visit, along with a host of beautiful hotels to serve as your base.
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Top 10 Destinations in Switzerland: Perfect 10-Day Itinerary

Perched in the middle of Continental Europe, Switzerland is a truly diverse country that offers so much more than just its iconic snow-capped mountains (which are spectacular, by the way). If you’re anything like me, a trip to a new destination always involves a little exploration, transcending beyond a single location to experience the best spots in Switzerland…
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Top 10 Favorite City Hotels in Greater Los Angeles for 2025

Los Angeles is known for its timeless glamour and distinctive characters — both fictional and real. Its hotels are just as distinguished and unique, and the properties GoTravelDaily readers love stand out for their ability to offer a unique sense of place, unparalleled privacy, and laid-back elegance. Concentrated on the Westside, the urban properties that made this year’s list also exemplify the ways hotels serve as gathering places for both locals and out-of-towners, whether for Saturday brunch or midweek drinks.
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