From European classics that crop up on the list of the best countries in the world again and again – Italy, Portugal, Croatia – to further-flung places that keep drawing travellers in – Vietnam, Colombia, Tanzania – these are the best countries it visit according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveller. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.
Here are the winning countries as voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller in The Readers’ Choice Awards 2019:
1. INDONESIA. SCORE 92.78
Read our guide to Indonesia’s Gili Islands, and about the best things to do in Ubud, Bali’s green heart.
2. THAILAND. SCORE 92.37
These are the best islands in Thailand.
DESTINATIONS
The 11 best islands in Thailand
3. PORTUGAL. SCORE 91.94
These are the best beaches in Portugal, plus our guide to where to stay in Portugal .
Check out our guides to Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka: the latest nomad hotspot, and read about Sri Lanka’s south coast – we round up the best beaches, restaurants and hotels.
5. SOUTH AFRICA. SCORE 91.59
This is where to stay on the Western Cape or go off the grid in the Little Karoo. Plus, this is where to stay, eat and drink and what to see in Johannesburg.
6. PERU. SCORE 91.28
This is the secret trail to Machu Picchu.
EPIC ADVENTURES
The secret trail to Machu Picchu
7. GREECE. SCORE 91.18
Read the ultimate guide to the best Greek islands to visit, from Santorini to Syros.
BEACHES
The best Greek islands to visit in 2020
7. PHILIPPINES. SCORE 90.63
These are the coolest things to do in the Philippines. Or read our guide to the loveliest Philippines islands, including Palawan, Coron, El Nido and Linapacan.
9. ITALY. SCORE 90.62
Be inspired by our gallery of sensationally beautiful pictures of Italy, head to one of the 10 best beaches in Italy to visit now and check into one of the smartest hotels in Italy.
This is the best time to visit Vietnam. For a fashionable city break, head to the best shops in Ho Chi Minh City. Or travel to one of the country’s incredible spas: we recommend Fusion Maia in Da Nang and Four Seasons The Nam Hai in Hoi An.
11. TURKEY. SCORE 90.15
Read about Bodrum: the most glamorous beach hangout in the Mediterranean.
DESTINATIONS
Bodrum: the most glamorous hangout in the Mediterranean
12. JAPAN. SCORE 89.74
Whether you want to get under the skin of the capital with our Tokyo insider guide, find Japan’s best street food , seek out the best things to do in Kyoto or head for the Kii Peninsula, the country’s spiritual heartland.
13. MEXICO. SCORE 89.70
Read about Tulum, Mexico’s original boho beach hangout, or travel to the country’s best-kept secret Isla Holbox. On the Pacific Coast, these are the best day trips from Sayulita and the best hangouts in Cabo.
14. TANZANIA. SCORE 89.70
A guide to the best safaris, camps and lodges in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
EPIC ADVENTURES
Where the world began: Ngorongoro, Tanzania
15. ISRAEL. SCORE 89.54
These are the best things to do in Tel Aviv, Israel’s coastal city.
DESTINATIONS
Tel Aviv: things to do in Israel’s coastal city
16. COLOMBIA. SCORE 89.41
Read the insider guide to Cartagena’s best hotels, beaches and nightlife or watch our video of Colombia’s sun-drunk coast.
17. NEW ZEALAND. SCORE 89.11
These are New Zealand’s best lodges.
PLACES TO STAY
New Zealand’s Best Lodges
18. IRELAND. SCORE 89.08
Head along the coast with our round-up of the 10 top beaches in Ireland or travel to Galway, Ireland’s foodie hotspot and Connemara, the country’s wildly romantic region.
19. CAMBODIA. SCORE 89.03
Take a tour of the country’s hidden islands and forests – plus find out where to stay in Cambodia.
PLACES TO STAY
Where to stay in Cambodia
20. CROATIA. SCORE 88.83
These are Croatia’s best islands and the best beaches in Croatia.
Source: https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-countries-in-the-world