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Gold List 2024
Consider the Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: What are your favorite places to stay and ships to sail? Our 30th annual collection, passionately selected by our international team, reveals just that.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors—based in seven cities across three continents—share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
By CNT Editors
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
By CNT Editors
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Europe and the UK: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors—based in seven cities across three continents—share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
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Divia Thani's Picks: Our Global Editorial Director's Gold List Favorites
Rosewood Hong Kong
Read full review$$$ | China, Hong Kong, No18, Salisbury RdReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaJumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah
Read full review$$ | Dubai, Madinat Jumeirah - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud StGold List
Powered By: ExpediaAhilya Fort Heritage Hotel Maheshwar
Read full review$$ | India, Maheshwar, Ahilya WadaReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: Booking.comCopacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Read full review$$$ | Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Atlântica 1702Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaEl Fenn
Read full review$$ | Morocco, Marrakech, Derb Moulay Abdullah Ben Hezzian, 2Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaClaridge's
Read full review$$$ | United Kingdom, London, Brook St, MayfairReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaSoneva Jani
Read full review$$$ | Maldives, Noonu Atoll, Medhufar IslandReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaLucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Read full review$$ | United Kingdom, Chippenham, ColerneReaders Choice Awards
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Jesse Ashlock's Picks: Our Deputy Global Editorial Director's Gold List Favorites
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida
Read full review$$$ | United States, Surfside, 9011 Collins Ave.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaThe Charleston Place
Read full review$$$ | United States, Charleston, 205 Meeting St.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaThompson Seattle
Read full review$ | United States, Seattle, 110 Stewart St.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaWhite Elephant Nantucket
Read full review$$$ | United States, Nantucket, 50 Easton St.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaFarmhouse Inn
Read full review$$$ | United States, Sonoma, 7871 River Rd.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaJosun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam
Read full review$$ | South Korea, Seoul, Teheran-ro, 231 Gangnam-guHot List
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Powered By: ExpediaFour Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace
Read full review$$$ | Hungary, Budapest, Széchenyi Istaván tér 5-6Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaRegina Isabella
Read full review$$ | Italy, Lacco Ameno NA, Piazza Santa Restituta, 1Gold List
Powered By: ExpediaCashel Palace Hotel
Read full review$$ | Ireland, Co. Tipperary, Main St, St. Dominick's Abbey, Cashel, Co.Readers Choice Awards
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors—based in seven cities across three continents—share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Mexico, Central, and South America: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors—based in seven cities across three continents—share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
By CNT Editors
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Africa and the Middle East: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors—based in seven cities across three continents—share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in Australia and New Zealand: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors—based in seven cities across three continents—share their favorite places to stay and ships to sail.
By CNT Editors
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The Best Cruise Ships in the World: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors—based in seven cities across three continents—share their favorite places to stay and cruises to take.
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The Best Beach Hotels
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Read full review$$$ | Kauaui, 5520 Ka Haku RdReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaEden Rock - St Barths
Read full review$$$ | St. Barts, Baie de Saint Jean,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkFour Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida
Read full review$$$ | United States, Surfside, 9011 Collins Ave.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaKokomo Private Island Resort
Read full review$$$ | Fiji, Yaukuve Levu Island,Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaRound Hill Hotel and Villas
Read full review$$$ | Jamaica, Montego Bay, John Pringle DriveGold List
Powered By: ExpediaAmanpuri
Read full review$$$ | Thailand, Phuket, 118 Moo, 3 SrissunthornReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkSoneva Jani
Read full review$$$ | Maldives, Noonu Atoll, Medhufar IslandReaders Choice Awards
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The Best Affordable Hotels
Thompson Seattle
Read full review$ | United States, Seattle, 110 Stewart St.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaHacienda de San Rafael
Read full review$$ | Spain, Seville, N-4, Km.594Gold List
Powered By: Booking.comJosun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam
Read full review$$ | South Korea, Seoul, Teheran-ro, 231 Gangnam-guHot List
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Powered By: ExpediaCIRQA - Relais & Châteaux
Read full review$$ | Peru, Arequipa, Calle Sucre 104Hot List
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Powered By: ExpediaRegina Isabella
Read full review$$ | Italy, Lacco Ameno NA, Piazza Santa Restituta, 1Gold List
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