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Tripadvisor announces 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winners

Tripadvisor has announced the next of its 2023 Travellers’ Choice Awards, revealing the best of the best ‘Things to Do’ around the world right now.

The highly-anticipated list highlights travellers’ must-do activities across the globe, inspiring adventure-seeking Aussies to plan the ultimate holiday itinerary.

Analysing 12-months of Tripadvisor review data, the best of the best ‘things to do’ is a definitive list of the best on-trip experiences, curated by travellers.

Categories include; top overall experience, top attractions, amusement/waterparks and bucket list experiences to name a few.

“Experiences turn travellers into adventurers, connecting them with the local community and giving them unforgettable stories for years to come, GM – experiences, Tripadvisor, said.

“With more than 300,000 bookable experiences in over 250,000 destinations worldwide, Tripadvisor helps people access the best things to do globally, and we’re committed to expanding that number of tours and attractions across every destination.”

“These awards are a testament to the businesses dedicated to ensuring the Tripadvisor community enjoys the most memorable trips, and we’re grateful to everyone who took the time to share their reviews and help fellow travellers plan their next escape.”

Voted the best experience on the planet for 2023 is a full day experience of O’ahu, Hawaii on the Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa tour.

Travellers visit all the islands top sights, including the impressive Hālona blowhole and the Byodo-In Temple, as well as the island’s most beautiful beaches and surf locations.

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Closer to home, a 12 person chartered snorkelling tour of the Great Barrier Reed from Port Douglas was the highest ranked in Australia for the second year running and second spot in the South Pacific.

The day tour operated by ABC Snorkel Charters includes a full day tour of the reed, exploring some of the more remote snorkelling spots. With one instructor for every six participants the charter trip provides a personalised experience for all guests.

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For the thrill-seekers, Ziplinig Forest Adventure – The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua, in New Zealand ranked as the best experience in the South Pacific, and third in ‘Nature and Outdoor Activity’ in the world.

The three hour adventure guides guests through Rotorua’s century-old redwood forests from unbelievable  vantages points, soaring across 600 metres of ziplines and swing bridges.

The top ten experiences worldwide:

• Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Thai Cooking Course, Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Ubud Tour – Best of Ubud, Ubus, Bali
• Red Dunes ATV, Sandsurf, Camels, Stargazing & 5* BBQ, Dubai, UAE
• Best DMZ 3rd Infiltration Tunnel Tour from Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
• Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure, Reykjavik, Iceland
• Amsterdam Luxury Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour, Siem Reap, Cambodia
• San Juan Guided Snorkel Tour, San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Hanoi Jeep Tours, Hanoi, Vietnam

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World’s best beaches: tripadvisor travelers’ choice awards 2023.

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Emerging from the cold, dark days of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, travelers can start planning beach vacations. Tripadvisor just announced the Best of the Best Beaches for 2023 as part of its annual Travelers’ Choice ® Awards. =

Choices were made from tens of millions of reviews submitted by millions of global travelers over the past 12-months to determine travelers’ absolute favorite beaches of the year. Choices span the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. These most popular beaches offer something for every type of beach dweller, from sun worshippers to adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts.

“Our community is really looking to kick up their experiences by embracing the cliffs of Cannon Beach, on the coast of Oregon in the Western United States, and cooler destinations like Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland. said Sarah Firshein, the Head of Editorial at Tripadvisor.

Island getaways are popular this year, with almost three quarters of the world’s top 10 situated in remote, offshore locations. Winners span from the popular beaches of Hawaii and the Caribbean to the more secluded coastlines of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil and Havelock Island, India.

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Climbing six places from last year to reach the No. 1 spot is Baia do Sancho . Located on the Brazilian island of Fernando de Noronha, part of a group of volcanic islands just over 200 miles from the country’s northeast coast, this area is renowned for its jagged coastline and diverse ecosystems.

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A new and exciting entry to the world list for 2023 is the dramatic Reynisfjara Beach in Vik, Iceland, with its world famous black sands and imposing rock formations towering over the shore, some may recognize the striking backdrop from Game of Thrones.

Reynisfjara Beach is popular with birdwatchers for the various types of seabirds spotted nearby, most famously, puffins. But with waves of up to 40 meters (131 feet) and freezing waters, this is a beach best admired from the safety of the coast.

Top 10 Beaches in the World for 2023

1. Baia do Sancho - Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

2. Eagle Beach - Aruba, Caribbean

3. Cable Beach - Broome, Australia

4. Reynisfjara Beach - Vik, Iceland

5. Grace Bay Beach – Turks and Caicos, Caribbean

6. Praia da Falésia - Olhos de Agua, Portuga

7. Radhanagar Beach – Havelock Island, India

8. Spiaggia dei Conigli – Sicily, Italy

9. Varadero Beach – Cuba, Caribbean

10. Ka'anapali Beach - Maui, Hawaii

The U.S. Winners

Ka’anapali Beach on the Hawaiian island of Maui was named No. 1 in the U.S., climbing a remarkable 16 places from last year to top the list. Three miles of powder white sand and crystal-clear water, this palm-tree lined island paradise shore is lapped by gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia, comes in at No. 3, described by Tripadvisor reviewers as “other worldly” thanks to the ancient driftwood monuments that line the coast.

Three other new entries are in the top 10 this year, including Hanalei , on the island of Kauai, securing a No. 4 spot. Overall, Hawaii has three total winners in the U.S. top 10, more than any other state. But the Aloha State ties Florida for the most winners overall in the top 25, with eight each.

Top 10 Beaches in the US for 2023

• Ka'anapali Beach – Maui, Hawaii
• Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida
• Driftwood Beach – Jekyll Island, Georgia
• Hanalei Beach – Kauai, Hawaii
• Ho'okipa Beach Park - Maui, Hawaii
• Henderson Beach State Park – Destin, Florida
• Cannon Beach – Cannon Beach, Oregon
• Coronado Beach – Coronado, California
• Ogunquit Beach – Ogunquit, Maine
• La Jolla Cove - La Jolla, California

See all the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Beach winners for 2023 here.

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The World's Best Awards 2023

The year's top islands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, airports, and more — as voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure.

Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey.

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For this 28th edition of the awards, hundreds of thousands of votes were cast in an extensive survey that was open Oct. 24, 2022, through Feb. 27, 2023 via a secure website that was maintained and monitored by our research partner, Proof Insights. Respondents had the option to rate airlines, airports, car-rental companies, cities, cruise ships, destination spas, hotels, hotel brands, islands, luxury villa rental companies, safari outfitters, tour operators, trains, and U.S. national parks based on a number of characteristics for which they could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.

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A comfortable, elegant tasting room with a knowledgeable staff can elevate the entire wine tasting experience. To find the best spots for sipping, we asked a panel of experts to nominate their top tasting rooms across the country. Now, it's your turn to pick the winner. Vote for your favorite once per day until voting ends on Monday, July 22 at noon ET. The winning tasting rooms will be announced on Wednesday, July 31. Read the official Readers' Choice rules . 

A comfortable, elegant tasting room with a knowledgeable staff can elevate the entire wine tasting experience. To find the best spots for sipping, we asked a panel of experts to nominate their top tasting rooms across...   Read More

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BOTTAIA Winery

Temecula, California

Not only does this Temecula winery’s tasting deck offer stunning vineyard views, but visitors can also choose from a barrel room tasting or wine blending lab experience for a change in pace. BOTTAIA Winery also features a pool and a gorgeous members’ only terrace and lounge for a more private experience.

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Caymus-Suisun Winery

Fairfield, California

The founders of beloved Caymus Vineyards created a new label with Caymus-Suisun in Napa’s neighboring region of Suisun Valley. The modern winery is surrounded by vineyards as well as orchards and a flourishing vegetable garden, all of which guests are encouraged to explore before or after a tasting.

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Cliff Lede Vineyards

Yountville, California

There are many choices to be had when booking a tasting at this Yountville winery. The garden-enveloped veranda or private al fresco lounge are certainly hot spots during spring and summer, while cooler months see the bar or backstage lounge as popular venues. The backstage lounge is Cliff Lede’s swanky art room, featuring rotating exhibits for a two-in-one cultural experience.

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Sonoma, California

Lloyd Davis, founder of Corner 103, created this Sonoma tasting room for people who might feel a little intimidated by the wine world. The staff provides an educational and comfortable tasting experience that includes wines from Corner 103 and the rest of the Sonoma County American Viticulture Areas.

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DAOU Vineyards

Paso Robles, California

Founded by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, the DAOU Vineyards mountain property has a reputation for being one of the best spots to absorb the Central Coast of California's wine country beauty. A standout tasting experience is their Patrimony Immersion, which offers custom food pairings and DAOU's own caviar. You also sample wines straight from the barrel, making for one unrivaled oenophile experience. When complete, pull up an Adirondack chair and admire the sweeping vistas of the estate.

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Domaine Serene Winery

Dayton, Oregon

The Clubhouse at Domaine Serene offers intimate to large party tastings with a quintessential wine region backdrop — rolling hills of vineyards. Open daily year-round, guests can reserve 90-minute flight tastings, private tours, or a spot on Grace's Wine Patio for wines by the glass or bottle, flights, and light snacks.

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery

Hammondsport, New York

In the heart of the Fingers Lake wine region, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery offers a top-notch tasting experience. Their modern tasting rooms provide knowledgeable staff, exceptional views, and personalized experiences for their guests. Opt for a signature seated tasting, go for the in-depth 1886 Wine Experience that includes a viticultural or cellar offering, or relax at the seasonal Eugenia's Garden with wines by the glass, flight, or bottle and light bites.

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Durant Vineyards

Sip wine while overlooking the Willamette Valley’s natural beauty and beyond, including Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, and miles of diverse agricultural land. Reservations are recommended for tasting at Durant Vineyards, and once you arrive, you’ll see it’s worth the wait. Guests can enjoy estate-grown and crafted wine by the glass, bottle, or flight alongside seasonal bites from the Durant Culinary Directors. Charcuterie and other small bites feature samples of their very own estate-milled extra-virgin olive oil, making Durant at Red Ridge Farms a destination for the senses.

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Fidélitas Wines

Benton City and Woodinville, Washington

A series of Adirondack chairs and umbrellas are arranged in front of the vines for plenty of seating with a view at Fidélitas Wines in Benton City. Their tasting flight offers four wines, with the fee waived if you're member or purchase a bottle. Guests can also visit their Woodinville location, just 30 minutes from Seattle.

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Inman Family Wines

Santa Rosa, California

There are patio and indoor tasting room reservations available at Inman Family Wines, but perhaps the most interesting one is the Sip and Stroll. The interactive experience starts with a glass of sparkling wine before a stroll through the vineyard and garden (with a glass of wine in hand), led by owner and winemaker Kathleen Inman.

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Long Shadows Vintners

Walla Walla and Woodinville, Washington

Long Shadows Vintners is the place to experience distinct, ultra-premium Washington state wines inspired by some of the world's most iconic winemakers. A fan favorite, Long Shadows draws faithful visitors to two locations: the exquisite tasting room at the winery in Walla Walla or at the heart of the action in charming Woodinville.

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Los Milics Vineyards

Elgin and Scottsdale, Arizona

For an immersive experience in Arizona wine country, look no further than Los Milics Vineyards. Their Elgin tasting room is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the vines, and when it’s not too hot, their patio is a great place to sit and stay awhile with the whole family welcome, even dogs. They offer a second tasting room location in Scottsdale.

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Peltier Winery and Vineyards

Acampo, California

Flanked by olive and cypress trees, Peltier’s al fresco tasting room welcomes guests to stay as long as they want, drinking only what they want. The experience is entirely customizable with 24 wines on tap to explore at your leisure.

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Résonance Wines

Carlton, Oregon

Résonance Wines takes advantage of its hilltop surrounds with a sprawling patio overlooking their vines and their old-growth Oregon oak trees. Tasting flights are available with five pours or as a private experience in the form of a picnic served under one of the white oaks on property. Guests can also opt for a Premier Cru Flight, featuring older vintages, or a French Connection tasting, which includes a charcuterie board.

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Seven Hills Winery

Walla Walla, Washington

Tucked into a brick building in downtown Walla Walla, the vines may not be in sight, but the wealth of knowledge on display here is unparalleled. There are a few tasting experiences on offer, but the one at which you’re sure to learn the most is led by winemaker Bobby Richards. Guests spend an afternoon going behind the scenes, touring the cellar, and enjoying a private tasting.

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Stoller Family Estate

The eco-friendly tasting room at Stoller Family Estate has something for everyone — excellent Oregon wines, an expansive lawn for picnicking, Adirondack chairs, Frisbee golf, and even a tire swing. The views from the tasting room rank among the best in the Pacific Northwest, if not the country.

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Troon Vineyard

Grants Pass, Oregon

Surrounded by the Siskiyou Mountains, Troon Vineyards encourages picnics on the lawn just outside the tasting room. Guests have the opportunity to find their favorite sip, then buy a bottle and linger awhile. And there's certainly plenty to sample here, with an array of exciting biodynamic wines on offer, such as roussanne, vermentino, and glou-glou.

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Vienza at Europa Village

Europa Village brings a taste of "la dolce vita" to Temecula with its Vienza location. Guests will feel like they've been transported to an old-world Italian estate as they sip a variety of wines in the meticulously crafted tasting room and are guided through the experience by knowledgeable staff.

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Willamette Valley Vineyards

Turner, Oregon

Whether you’re seeking a classic tasting experience, looking to create your own journey with a tableside tasting, or hoping to find some new pairings for your favorite dishes, the Estate Tasting Room at Willamette Valley Vineyards has it all. Enjoy the views from the patio before or after embarking on an amazing tasting experience.

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Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery

Yakima, Washington

Choose a flight to enjoy on this winery’s 1900s-era wraparound farmhouse porch, where views include Cowiche Canyon, Mt. Adams, and the upper Yakima Valley. There are also opportunities at Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery to be a part of the bottling process, enjoy live music with ever-changing food trucks, or to sit by the outdoor fire pit during what they call an "epic" sunset.

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Book your holiday travel now or maybe skip it this year: What you need to know

The holiday travel season is just around the corner, and this year, there's one piece of advice everyone seems to agree on: Book early.

How early? Well, if you're reading this now, you might want to open a new tab and start looking for flights or hotels – that's how early.

"Book your trip as soon as possible," advises Carol Mueller, vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection . "Because the longer you wait, the more expensive the trip will be."

And that's if you're lucky. Flights, rental cars and rooms are selling out fast. In fact, it may be difficult to book for Thanksgiving, which is rapidly approaching. Christmas and New Year's are getting harder by the day, too.

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That has some people rethinking their holiday travel plans, according to Joe Cronin, president of International Citizens Insurance . 

"Many family and friends who typically travel long distances for the holidays are canceling their travel plans and opting instead to stay local or visit with others who are within driving distance," he said.

That doesn't have to happen to you. You can still take that dream trip during the holidays – or see your relatives who live across the country – with a little smart planning. Prices are surprisingly affordable, with the exception of hotels. But as always, there's also some last-minute drama, and I have some completely irreverent travel advice that could land you a bargain.

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When are the travel holidays?

The holiday travel period in the U.S. is between the last week in November and the first week in January. It includes major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. 

Generally, it's one of the worst times of the year to travel, partly because of bad weather, and partly because of high demand. Almost everyone wants to go somewhere during the holidays. And that has never been more true than in 2023. Here's my personal advice for holiday travel :

What's the outlook for holiday travel prices?

Overall, domestic travel prices are down compared to the last holiday period.

◾ Thanksgiving airfares have fallen 14% from this time last year (to $268 per ticket), and Christmas airfares are down 12% (to $400 per ticket), according to Hoppe r.

◾ Car rental rates average $42 a day during Thanksgiving, a 17% decline from last year. The daily rate at Christmas is $10 higher, about the same as last year, Hopper predicts.

◾ Gas prices are steady. The Department of Energy predicts fuel prices will remain virtually unchanged, despite the turmoil in the Middle East. Nationwide, fuel prices should stay around $3.62 per gallon.

◾ Hotel rates are ticking higher, though. Prices for Thanksgiving stays are averaging $206 per night (up 9% from last year). For Christmas, the average room rate is $233 a night (up 7%), according to Hopper.

Most prices may be lower, but that's only half of the equation, said John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group . Airfares and rental cars may be a little more affordable – at least compared with the last holiday season – but that assumes there's availability. And travel advisers are seeing record demand going into the 2023 holiday travel season.

"Things are tight," said Lovell.

Is holiday travel safe in 2023?

One of the most common questions I've been getting from readers: Is it safe to go? It depends. 

“Selecting your travel destinations needs a careful review," explained Mahmood Khan, a hospitality and tourism professor at Virginia Tech. Recent conflicts in the Middle East and ongoing problems in Eastern Europe have made holiday travelers more tentative. Staying in the U.S. or visiting safer developed countries during the holidays may be the best bet, experts said.

OK, where are the crowds?

Most Americans drive to their holiday destinations, and getting accurate predictions on driving intentions is difficult. But Priceline pulled some of its airfare booking data and found holiday air travelers were all headed to the same places, more or less.

Here's Priceline's list of the most popular Thanksgiving destinations in the U.S., along with the average roundtrip airfare to those places.

• New York ($453)
• Atlanta ($396)
• Dallas ($511)
• Los Angeles ($419)
• Chicago ($478)

The list of destinations shifts around for Christmas and New Year's, but New York is always at the top, and Atlanta is in second place on two lists.

How about internationally?

"Our review of this year’s top Thanksgiving destinations revealed that Mexico is a top choice for Americans traveling internationally – specifically Cancun, San Jose Del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta," said Daniel Durazo, director of external communications at Allianz Travel Insurance .

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Travel on these days if you want to avoid holiday travel pain

If you can't avoid the destination, try to travel on the least crowded day during that particular holiday period. Expedia's analysis of holiday booking data suggests that during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period, a flight departing on Monday, Nov. 20, is 12% cheaper than the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Departing on Friday instead of Sunday will save you money, too.

The same thing goes for Christmas. Leave on Tuesday, Dec. 19, or on Christmas Eve, and you'll save 25% versus flying on Friday, Dec. 22. Those are slow days because most people prefer to fly later. Other uncrowded days: Christmas Eve or the holiday itself. Flights on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are historically less busy.

I told you this holiday travel season had some drama, so here it is: This week, Kayak released its latest airfare information. It suggested airfares were falling fast. Prices for domestic travel over Thanksgiving weekend are down 13% from last year, and even more surprising, they're down 7% in the last month. Cities like Richmond, Virginia, and Baltimore have seen price drops of nearly 30% since last Thanksgiving.

So that raises the question of whether you should follow the conventional wisdom (book now) or wait a little longer for fares to drop further (highly unconventional). If you have a flexible schedule, you might play the odds and wait. But don't wait too long.

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Elliott's totally irreverent holiday travel advice

You don't read this column for its conventional wisdom. So here's a little more unconventional advice for your holiday trip.

• ◾ Get out of town – way out of town : That's the advice of Tracy Kennedy, a travel adviser specializing in Australia and New Zealand. "We've noticed an uptick in travelers from the United States looking to escape their cold winters for the sunny coasts of Australia, particularly Sydney," she said. My personal favorite is Tasmania. I'm hoping to make it down to Hobart for the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day one of these days. 
• ◾ Stay flexible (and wait) : If you don't care where you travel for the holidays, here's some totally contrarian advice: Wait. "Many airlines also have sales during certain times of the year," explained Kyle Kroeger, CEO of the online travel planning site ViaTravelers . "So if you're planning a trip for Christmas, keep an eye out for those dates." Kroeger likes using Google Flights to compare prices and flight times, as well as other websites like Skyscanner and Expedia. But this advice only works if you're flexible and can go anywhere.
• ◾ Avoid the holiday altogether : One of my favorite pieces of totally irreverent holiday travel advice is to avoid the holiday altogether. My best Thanksgiving trip ever was to Vienna, Austria, where there is no Thanksgiving holiday. George Panayides, a digital nomad , is headed to Thailand and Cambodia, where Christmas is not a religious holiday. (If you really want to avoid Christmas, try one of the American-friendly Muslim countries, like Qatar. I spent Christmas there two years ago and it was a day like any other.)

Christopher Elliott  is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded  Elliott Advocacy , a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes  Elliott Confidential , a travel newsletter, and the  Elliott Report , a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can  reach him here  or email him at  [email protected] .

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Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations Award the Best of the Best Places to Travel in 2023

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Dubai Remains World's Most Popular Destination for 2nd Year in a Row

Cuba , Asia-Pacific Trending Big for 2023

NEEDHAM, Mass. , Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commence the 2023 travel and hospitality awards season, Tripadvisor ® , the world's largest travel guidance platform, today reveals its Travelers' Choice ®  Best of the Best Destination Awards. Every year, Tripadvisor analyzes the millions of reviews submitted on its platform over the past 12-months by a global community of hundreds of millions of travelers to uncover the best guidance for everyone looking to make amazing memories on their next holiday or vacation.

Rather than relying on a cadre of tourism editors to tout what they believe are the best destinations worldwide for a vacation, Tripadvisor's rankings are based on insights from millions of real travelers who visited these destinations in the past year and left their feedback on Tripadvisor. All the Tripadvisor community's favorite travel destinations of 2022, plus their recommendations of the best places to travel in 2023 can be found here .

Sarah Firshein , the Head of Editorial at Tripadvisor. "Long-haul trips have made a comeback, and we're seeing a lot of Americans excited to plan trips to Asia and the Pacific region for the first time in several years. Cities like Paris and London , which may have taken a backseat to less populous destinations throughout the pandemic, are back on travelers' minds, while places like Alaska and Cuba are also piquing a lot of interest."

This year, the Travelers' Choice Destinations span six subcategories: Popular Destinations , Trending Destinations , Food Destinations , Best Places to   Ski , Nature Destinations and Best Places for Culture .

On Tripadvisor's perennial Popular Destinations list, showcasing travelers' favorite destinations overall from the past year, Dubai maintains its No. 1 spot for the second year in a row. As a global hub of luxury hospitality and cutting-edge architecture, the "City of Gold" offers world-class retail and culture catering to the wants and needs of travelers from all over. In the U.S. , New York City is back on top after dropping to No. 5 last year as the result of the pandemic. All the Popular Destinations can be seen here .

Cuba  is the No. 1 Trending Destination in the world for 2023; this category reveals destinations with the greatest year-over-year growth in interest on Tripadvisor, indicating new hotspots on the rise. Since the U.S. eased some travel restrictions in May, and with the addition of new direct flight routes, appetite among travelers for Cuba has been surging on Tripadvisor. Known for old-world architecture and rich history, the island offers fascinating opportunities for cultural exchange. This is followed by Hoi An, Vietnam , at No. 2 and Mauritius at No. 3. Asia is the top trending region in this category, taking half of the top 10 spots. Closer to home, Juneau , Alaska , made its debut as the No. 1 Trending Destination in the United States for 2023. Located at the base of Mount Juneau , this is the perfect place for a journey into the gorgeous Alaskan wilderness. All the Trending Destinations can be seen here .

In addition to popularity, Tripadvisor is also awarding destinations based on top travel interests: food, skiing, nature, and culture. As many plan trips around opportunities to enjoy cuisine, we have issued the best Food Destinations list, highlighting locales known for their cuisine as well as those known for their burgeoning dining scenes. Unsurprisingly, Rome is the No. 1 Food Destination for 2023, while   New Orleans tops the U.S. list. All the Best Food Destinations can be seen here .

A particularly timely category, with droves of travelers currently in search of epic ski trips, Tripadvisor unveils the Best Places to   Ski , according to those who hit the slopes in 2022. With its stunning landscape and down-to-earth mountain culture, Whistler , Canada , is the No. 1 Ski Destination in the world this year. Meanwhile, Jackson , Wyoming , is the best in the U.S. (No. 2 in North America ) for the second consecutive year. From regular, cross-country, snowcat, and even heli-skiing, Jackson has it all. All the Best Places to Ski can be seen here .

New for 2023: the best Nature Destinations . It's no secret that destinations abundant in fresh air and pristine nature rose in popularity throughout the pandemic, and although big cities are back, the appetite for outdoor adventure remains strong. In this inaugural category, Mauritius is the No. 1 Nature Destination. A tropical island paradise 1,200 miles off the coast of southeast Africa , Mauritius is home to waterfalls, wildlife areas, and national parks, making it a nature lover's perfect getaway. All the Best Nature Destinations can be seen here .

Another new category this year is the Best Places for Culture , celebrating the top places people visit to engage with local history and cultural activities. While every city has its own unique culture, this list reveals travelers' absolute favorite getaways for a cultural trip, headlined by Fes , Morocco, at No. 1. This walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site harkening back to medieval times with the ancient maze-like quarters of the Medina to Fes el- Bali and the four imposing Gates of Fes , with their distinctive Moroccan tile work. All the Best Places for Culture can be seen here .

"Above all, travelers are seeking out new adventures this year, and our Travelers' Choice 2023 Destinations list reflects the very best places chosen by our devoted community," Firshein said. "The diverse range of choices offer opportunities for cultural immersion, incredible culinary experiences, awe-inspiring natural wonders, and more—it's really the ultimate reference guide for travelers dreaming about where to go next." 

Top 10 Trending Destinations in the World

• Don't miss: wander around the charming streets of Old Havana
• Don't miss: explore Ba Na Hills and the picturesque Golden Bridge
• Don't miss: enjoy a Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs
• Don't miss: sunrise tour of Angkor Wat
• Don't miss: take a Thai and Akha cooking class
• Don't miss: snorkel Stingray City
• Don't miss: take a walking tour through the charming walled city
• Don't miss: explore the Absheron peninsula's diverse attractions on a full day tour
• Don't miss: hop on a flight for close-up views of Mount Everest
• Don't miss: dive into Polish culture and cuisine with a vodka tour

Top 10 Trending Destinations in the U.S.

• Don't miss: enjoy a whale watching & Mendenhall Glacier tour
• Don't miss: explore Antelope Canyon
• Don't miss: join a historian for a history and hauntings tour (pick a nighttime tour for a spookier experience)
• Don't miss: take a wine tasting through Sonoma Valley
• Don't miss: immerse yourself in the marine life with a clear kayak tour
• Don't miss: take a walking tour around the USA's original capital
• Don't miss: go whale watching from Friday Harbor
• Don't miss: relax on a sunset sail around scenic Camden Harbor
• Don't miss: try a specialty cocktail at Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
• Don't miss: explore Glacier National Park

See all of the best places to travel for 2023, across all six subcategories here: tripadvisor .com/TravelersChoice-Destinations

Choice Best of the Best Destinations Awards honor travelers' favorite destinations worldwide based on the quality and quantity of ratings and reviews, specific to each award subcategory, for accommodations, restaurants, and things to do in destinations from travelers globally on Tripadvisor over the 12-month period between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022 . 

Note to Editor Don't miss activities in each destination were selected by Tripadvisor's editorial team based on highly-rated things to do, according to traveler reviews, in each destination.

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Directorate for Education and Skills

The Education and Skills Directorate is one of twelve substantive departments of the OECD and provides policy analysis and advice on education to help individuals and nations to identify and develop the knowledge and skills that drive better jobs and better lives, generate prosperity and promote social inclusion.

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The OECD Directorate for Education and Skills seeks to help individuals and nations to identify and develop the knowledge, skills and values that drive better jobs and better lives, generate prosperity and promote social inclusion. It assists OECD countries and partner economies in designing and managing their education and skills systems, and in implementing reforms, so that citizens can develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values they need throughout their lives.

Andreas Schleicher

Director Directorate for Education and Skills

Yuri Belfali

Head Early Childhood and Schools Division

Paulo Santiago

Head Policy Advice and Implementation Division

Tia Loukkola

Head Innovation and Measuring Progress Division

How we work

The work of the Directorate for Education and Skills is overseen by four bodies, each with its own mandate, membership, and programme of work and budget, to help deliver work under the overall governance of the OECD Council:

• The Education Policy Committee, which also provides strategic oversight of our work
• The Centre for Educational Research and Innovation Governing Board (CERI) 
• The Programme for International Student Assessment Governing Board (PISA)
• The Programme for Teaching and Learning International Survey Governing Board (TALIS)
• The Board of Participating Countries for the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) is overseen by both the Education Policy Committee and the Employment, Labour and Social Affairs Committee.

What we are working on

The best way for education systems to improve is to learn what works from each other. We deploy large scale surveys and reviews, designing common methodological and analytical frameworks for utmost comparability of empirical evidence from different education systems. We collect data about nearly all aspects of countries’ education systems from key policies, teacher practises, adult proficiency, and early childhood learning and well-being to how 15-year-olds perform in mathematics and what their attitudes are about global issues like climate change.

• The International Early Learning and Child Well-Being Study
• OECD Survey on Social and Emotional Skills
• Survey of Adult Skills
• The OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey
•    Education at a Glance
•   The Education Policy Outlook
•   PISA Global Crisis Module
•   Global Teaching Insights
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• Review policies    
•   PISA for schools

Assisting countries with policy development and implementation

We help countries answer important questions facing education policy makers and practitioners alike: how to identify and develop the right skills and turn them into better jobs and better lives; how best to allocate resources in education to support social and economic development; and how to offer everyone the chance to make the most of their abilities at every age and stage of life OECD and partner countries look to our expertise to review their education and skills systems, and assist them in developing and implementing policies to improve them. We conduct reviews ranging from those on individual national education policy to comparative educational policy and thematic peer-analysis. We review and support the development of higher education systems with analysis on resource use and labour market relevance. All of these provide in-depth analyses and advice that draw on OECD data resources, national policy documents and research, and field-based interviewing by OECD review teams. Comparative thematics, covering areas such as ECEC in a digital world, diversity, equity and inclusion in education, teacher policy and transitions in upper secondary education, are based on a common conceptual framework and methodology developed with advice from a group of national experts.

Through tailored implementation support the directorate offers countries assistance in implementing policy, from curriculum reform to helping schools become effective learning organisations. It also brings countries and stakeholders together in a variety of fora to exchange ideas, an important step in the policymaking process.  

Pivoting to tomorrow

What knowledge, skills, attitudes and values will students need in a swiftly evolving world? We develop long-term “leading-edge” thinking that looks beyond the current state of education to what it can become. These multiple-scenario analyses nourish our ground-breaking Education 2030 work on curriculum. They inform international debate and inspire policy processes to shape the future of education. The one certainty about the future of education is that it will be a digital one though we cannot know to what degree. In staying ahead of the EdTech curve, the directorate advises countries on the fast-changing potential of digital tools like robotics, blockchain and artificial intelligence, and how they can be integrated and used to equitably boost teaching, learning and administrative performance. The digitalisation of education is just one of the many strategic foresight areas the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) focuses on. Its exploration of best practices flagged by international comparisons helps countries move towards the frontiers of education.

Programmes of work

• Education and Skills Policy Programme The OECD’s programme on education and skills policy support policymakers in their efforts to achieve high-quality lifelong learning, which in turn contributes to personal development, sustainable economic growth, and social cohesion. Learn more
• CERI The Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) provides and promotes international comparative research, innovation and key indicators, explores forward-looking and innovative approaches to education and learning, and facilitates bridges between educational research, innovation and policy development. Learn more
• INES The OECD Indicators of Education Systems (INES) programme seeks to gauge the performance of national education systems through internationally comparable data. Learn more
• PISA PISA is the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment. PISA measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges. Learn more
• PIAAC The Survey of Adult Skills, a product of the PIAAC, measures adults’ proficiency in literacy, numeracy and the ability to solve problems in technology-rich environments. Learn more
• TALIS TALIS - the Teaching and Learning International Survey - is the world's largest international survey about teachers and school leaders. Learn more
• Survey on Social and Emotional Skills (SSES) The OECD Survey on Social and Emotional Skills is an international survey that identifies and assesses the conditions and practices that foster or hinder the development of social and emotional skills for 10- and 15-year-old students. Learn more
• Early Childhood Education and Care The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) programme conducts analysis and develops new data to support countries in reviewing and improving their early childhood services and systems. Learn more
• Higher Education Policy The Higher Education Policy Programme carries out analysis on a wide range of higher education systems and policies Learn more

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• Education economic and social outcomes
• Education equity
• Education evaluation and quality assurance
• Education financing
• Education leadership
• Education organisation and governance
• Future of education and skills
• Learning environment
• Teachers and educators
• Student performance (PISA)

The European Green Deal

• Find out what progress the von der Leyen Commission has made so far with the European Green Deal towards becoming climate-neutral by 2050.

Striving to be the first climate-neutral continent

Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, the European Green Deal will transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring:

• no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050
• economic growth decoupled from resource use
• no person and no place left behind

The European Green Deal is also our lifeline out of the COVID-19 pandemic. One third of the €1.8 trillion  investments from the NextGenerationEU Recovery Plan, and the EU’s seven-year budget will finance the European Green Deal.

The European Commission has adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation  policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 , compared to 1990 levels. More information on  Delivering the European Green Deal .

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12 March 2024 - The Commission has published a Communication on managing climate risks in Europe that sets out how the EU and its countries can implement policies that save lives, cut costs, and protect prosperity. It comes as a direct response to the first-ever European Climate Risk Assessment by the European Environment Agency. It also addresses the concerns that many Europeans have following last’s year record temperatures and extreme weather events. The Commission is calling for action from all levels of government, the private sector and civil society to improve governance and tools for climate risk owners, manage risks across sectors and set the right preconditions to finance climate resilience.

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