Every year in our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on their favorite travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. This year, more than 207,000 readers voted in the 2026 survey; they cast 661,000 votes, across more than 10,088 total properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.).