NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans is rated the #2 Best City in the United States, according to the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey.
The new survey from Time Inc.’s Travel + Leisure reveals the top travel destinations and companies in the U.S. and around the globe, from cities and islands to cruise lines, airlines and hotels. Cities are rated on sights/ landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value.
This year, Charleston, SC, is named #1 Best City in the U.S. and #1 Best City in the World this year.
Travel + Leisure’s Top 10 Cities In The U.S.:
1 – Charleston, SC
2 – New Orleans, LA
3 – Savannah, GA
4 – Santa Fe, NM
5 – Nashville, TN
6 – San Francisco, CA
7 – Chicago, IL
8 – New York City, NY
9 – Austin, TX
10 – Asheville, NC
New Orleans is ranked #7 on the list of Top Cities Overall.
Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans is ranked #7 on the list of Top City Hotels in the Continental U.S.
The #1 City Hotel in the Continental U.S. is Spectator Hotel in Charleston, SC.
The #1 Hotel in the World is Nihiwatu in Sumba, Indonesia.
Virgin America is named the Best Domestic Airline for the 9th consecutive year. Singapore Airlines is named Best International Airline for the 21st time.
Travel + Leisure readers rated their favorite hotels, cities, islands, destination spas, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, car-rental companies, and more.
The World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey results (listed by overall and regional rankings) and survey methodology are featured here.
