The 17 best resorts in the world, according to travelers

600,000 travelers ranked the world’s top 17 resorts spanning luxury safari lodges, Maldives islands, and Irish castles. Discover these exceptional destinations.

The 17 best resorts in the world, according to travelers

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In the survey, 600,000 voters provided their thoughts on nearly 10,000 hotels, resorts, and global experiences. The resorts that ultimately made the final cut all share an air of luxury, but they span different price points and destinations.

Here are the top 17 resorts in the world. Safari-inspired travel seemed to be popular this year, with seven out of 17 resorts being African bush resorts. A couple of private islands in the Maldives made the cut, as did a handful of Irish castles. Only one US resort topped the list.

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