Tip of the day – Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2025 of Global Traveler

Tip of the day – Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2025 of Global Traveler 750 500 Cloudkeys

Global traveler gives their hearty congratulations to the winners of the 13th annual Leisure Lifestyle Awardsaccording to their readers who voted in this year’s survey. We get started with the destination winners, some of the best cities, islands and towns around the world for leisure travel, the ones that leave a lasting impression and stay with us forever. And  of course, Greece and Santorini have their honor in this survey: Greece voted as the best historical attractions, international for the fourth consecutive year and Santorini as  the Best Island in Europe for the 12th consecutive year. 

So kick back and relax with us in these winning destinations, starting with Greece, Best Historical Attractions, International, for the fourth consecutive year; and New Orleans, Louisiana, Best Historical Attractions, Domestic. If it’s adventure you seek, Jordan, Best Adventure Destination, International, and Asheville, North Carolina, Best Adventure Destination, Domestic, are the spots to visit.

Aruba appears, for the second year in a row, in the top spot for Best Beaches. The Dominican Republic wins Best Caribbean Island/Destination for the fifth consecutive year, earning it Quint Status, which recognizes a destination or company winning the same award for five consecutive years. Santoríni holds on to its Best Island in Europe title for the 12th consecutive year. The Islands of Tahiti again earn Best Island Pacific Rim, third consecutive year. Amelia Island, Florida, becomes Best Island in the United States for the second consecutive year.