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Sprawling properties with superior service and pristine natural settings excelled in our annual “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2023.

Vacationing in Colorado is escapism at its finest. It’s a place where adventure, solitude, and utter relaxation are easy to find — where lush summer landscapes turn to a kaleidoscope of colors in the fall, are blanketed with ski-ready powder all winter, and bloom to life once more in spring. It’s an all-season destination where a good time calls from just about anywhere, but according toGoTravelDailyreaders, there are a few Colorado resorts that stand out from the pack.

They say you should romanticize your life, and in Rome, it’s impossible not to. Wake up in an elegant hotel room, walk those cobbled streets, enter a local coffee shop and throw back acaffèstanding right at the bar, and all of a sudden you’re the star of your own Fellini film before 10 a.m. Of course, the first part of that equation — where you wake up on a morning in Roma — is an integral part of the experience.GoTravelDailyreaders know this is key to livingla dolce vita, and in this year’s World’s Best Awards survey, they chose hotels in Italy’s capital city that serve history, hospitality, and style.

The best hotels in Los Angeles, according to GoTravelDaily readers, nail that rare but important balancing act: attracting locals and visitors in equal measure. Residents of the Greater L.A. area often rely on these properties as social hubs, looking for hotels with stellar dining outlets, stylish bars serving killer cocktails, and top-notch amenities like scene-y pools and serene spas that form the building blocks of a perfect staycation. Conversely, travelers crave hotels with features that help them achieve an ideal California getaway, whether that is proximity to the beach or the allure of rubbing elbows with famous clientele.

Every year, GoTravelDaily conducts the World’s Best Awards survey, where readers share their opinions on travel experiences globally. This year, nearly 165,000 readers participated, resulting in over 685,000 votes across more than 8,500 unique properties, such as hotels, resorts, and cruise lines.

Without experiencing it firsthand, it can be hard to fathom the outrageous diversity of Indonesia, a somewhat mysterious archipelago of at least 17,000 islands. It’s home to ancient temples and endangered species, famous waves and flavorful food, not to mention some of the most sincere and friendly people in the world. It’s for this reason the country is a particular favorite for so many well-traveled readers. With much of Indonesia still unexplored by Westerners, this year’s top five resort hotels in the vast nation as chosen byGoTravelDailyreaders specifically showcase the island of Bali’s range.

The Joseph was voted the top hotel in Nashville by GoTravelDaily readers — and it just got even better thanks to a swanky new bar.