Top 25 Travel Destinations in the World & the U.S. According to TripAdvisor

Picking a travel destination can be difficult, but TripAdvisor may have made the decision easier by releasing their 2013 Travelers' Choice Destinations awards. They chose the top 25 destinations in the world and in the U.S. as well as the top destinations in other countries.

The fifth annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations awards recognizes 412 outstanding destinations in 38 markets across the globe, including lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South America, the South Pacific, and the United States.

The Travelers' Choice Destinations awards recognize the top travel destination around the world based on millions of reviews from TripAdvisor members. The top destinations are chosen based on the popularity of the destinations and the ones that were rated highly or listed as a favorite.

"Based on insights from millions of travelers from around the world, the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards help identify the most highly rated and loved vacation spots," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor in a release. "The awards highlight 412 winners worldwide and these impressive destinations offer something unique for every traveler type to help them plan their next perfect trip."

Top 25 Travelers' Choice World Destinations:

1. Paris, France
2. New York City, New York
3. London, England
4. Rome, Italy
5. Barcelona, Spain
6. Venice, Italy
7. San Francisco, California
8. Florence, Italy
9. Prague, Czech Republic
10. Sydney, Australia
11. Berlin, Germany
12. Istanbul, Turkey
13. Bangkok, Thailand

14. Chicago, Illinois
15. Tokyo, Japan
16. Cape Town, South Africa
17. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
18. Buenos Aires, Argentina
19. Marrakech, Morocco
20. St. Petersburg, Russia
21. Beijing, China
22. Shanghai, China
23. Siem Reap, Cambodia
24. Chiang Mai, Thailand
25. Queenstown, New Zealand

"We are pleased to be recognized in the 2013 list of the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations. New York City continues to be an attractive draw for people from all around the world. The city's unique energy, excitement and diversity are all reasons why visitors are continually drawn to the five boroughs year after year," said NYC & Company's CEO George Fertitta.

Top 25 Travelers' Choice U.S. Destinations:

1. New York City, New York
2. San Francisco, California
3. Chicago, Illinois
4. Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Orlando, Florida
6. Washington, D.C.
7. Boston, Massachusetts
8. Los Angeles, California
9. Honolulu, Hawaii
10. New Orleans, Louisiana
11. Seattle, Washington
12. Miami, Florida