2021 Travvy Awards Honors the Top Destinations in the World

Last updated:: 11:00 AM ET, Sun November 14, 2021

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An outlook over Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo via Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority)

The famous Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. (photo courtesy of Collette) (Provided by Collette)

PHOTO: Ship passing through the Panama Canal. (Photo via iStock/Getty Images Plus/Daniel Lange)

Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Attica, Greece (Photo via SHansche / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Jamaican jerk chicken. (Photo via iStock / Getty Images Plus / otokimus)

A delicious meal made in Puerto Vallarta (photo via Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board) ((photo via Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board))

PHOTO: A dining spread at Madam's Modern Kitchen in New Orleans (photo courtesy B Hotels and Resorts)

Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, Australia (Photo via Andrew Michael / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Nightlife along Ocean Drive, Miami, Florida. (photo via Pgiam/E+)

Skala village on Agistri island, Greece (Photo via Cavan Images / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Quadirikiri Cave at Arikok National Park in Aruba. (photo via SergeYatunin / getty images)

Hidden Beach on Islas Marietas (photo via Riviera Nayarit) ((photo via Riviera Nayarit))

Kayaking in the sea in Alaska. (photo via Aurora Expeditions) ((photo via Aurora Expeditions))

Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo via iStock/Getty Images Plus/AvigatorPhotographer)

PHOTO: Over-water bungalows in Bora Bora, Tahiti. (Photo via Pixabay)

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia (Photo via Jade Mountain)

Pool views. (photo via Los Cabos)

Couple walking on Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo via IStock/Getting Images E+/jhorrocks)

The Four Seasons Bora Bora in Tahiti has its own private lagoon with reefs and colourful fish. (Jim Byers/TravelPulse Canada)

Beachfront Villa at Beach Enclave Grace Bay. (photo via Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos)

Beautiful Paleokastritsa beach on Corfu, Kerkyra, Greece. (Photo via milosducati / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Zoëtry Casa Del Mar Los Cabos(photo via Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts)

PHOTO: Hale Hoaloha exterior. (photo courtesy of Villas of Distinction)

PHOTO: Koalas in Victoria, Australia. (photo via Tourism Australia)

A couple jumping off a bridge into the ocean in Jamaica (photo via ALG Vacations) ((photo via ALG Vacations))

PHOTO: Valletta, the capital city of Malta. (Photo via Sigarru / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone. (photo via Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board) ((photo via Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board))

South Beach, Miami, Florida. (photo via Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority)

PHOTO: Soufriere, St Lucia. (photo courtesy of St Lucia Tourism Authority) (Photo: St Lucia Tourism Authority)

PHOTO: A beautiful beach in Riviera Nayarit. (photo via Riviera Nayarit)

Tahiti, French Polynesia (photo via Pixabay)

2021 Travvy Awards Honors the Top Destinations

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The winners of the 2021 Travvy Awards are here! After a year of destinations adhering to stringent new protocols and gradually reopening to travelers, these top spots showed why they are among travelers' favorite destinations.

Best City Destination - Domestic

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Miami Beach took home the Gold this year while Las Vegas was a close second place. New York City came in third as the best city destination for domestic travelers.

Best Cruise Destination - Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific

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Australia is considered the best cruise destination in the region. While The Islands of Tahiti took home silver, and New Zealand won bronze.

Best Cruise Destination - Central & South America

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In Central and South America, Panama won best cruise destination. Belize followed with silver, and Chile won bronse.

Best Cruise Destination - International

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For all international destinations, Greece won gold as the best cruise destination. Mexico took home silver, and Italy won bronze.

Best Culinary Destination - Caribbean

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When it comes to culinary destinations in the Caribbean, Jamaica wins gold. Puerto Rico won silver, and Barbados won bronze.

Best Culinary Destination - Mexico

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In Mexico, Yucatan and Puerto Vallarta won gold for the best culinary destination. Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos both won silver, and Cancun was awarded bronze.

Best Culinary Destination - North America

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In North America, New Orleans took home the gold. Las Vegas came in a close second, and San Francisco won bronze.

Best Destination - Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific

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For the overall best destination in the region, Australia won gold. While The Islands of Tahiti and New Zealand tied for silver.

Best Destination - Domestic

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In the United States, Greater Miami & Miami Beach won gold in the Best Destination - Domestic category. Alaska placed second, and Las Vegas won bronze.

Best Destination - Mediterranean

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Greece took home the gold for the Best Destination - Mediterranean. Malta won silver. And Italy and Croatia tied for bronze.

Best Destination - Caribbean

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Jamaica and Aruba tied for first in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico came in second, and Barbados won bronze.

Best Destination - Mexico

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Riviera Nayarit was awarded the best destination in Mexico. Riviera Maya and Puerto Vallarta tied for silver. And San Miguel de Allende won bronze.

Best Expedition/Adventure Destination - Domestic

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For the Best Expedition/Adventure Destination - Domestic, Alaska took home the gold. Hawaii won silver, and California came in third.

Best Expedition/Adventure Destination - International

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Internationally, Thailand and Chile tied for the Best Expedition/Adventure Destination. And Greece took home silver.

Best Honeymoon Destination - Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific

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When it comes to the Best Honeymoon Destination in Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific, The Islands of Tahiti took the top spot. Fiji and Australia tied for silver. While New Zealand and the Cook Islands tied for bronze.

Best Honeymoon Destination - Caribbean

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In the Caribbean, Saint Lucia won gold for the Best Honeymoon Destination in the region. Jamaica won silver. Aruba and Barbados tied for bronze.

Best Honeymoon Destination - Mexico

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In Mexico, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos are tied as the Best Honeymoon Destinations. Riviera Nayarit and Cancun tied for silver and Guanajuato won bronze.

Best Honeymoon Destination - U.S./Canada

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In the U.S. and Canada, Miami Beach and Hawaii tied for gold as the Best Honeymoon Destinations. While The Palm Beaches and Florida Keys & Key West tied for silver. Napa Valley won bronze.

Best Luxury Destination - Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific

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When it comes to luxury destinations, The Islands of Tahiti won gold for the region. New Zealand took home silver, and Australia won bronze.

Best Luxury Destination - Caribbean

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In the Caribbean, Turks & Caicos and Saint Lucia tied for the Best Luxury Destination. Aruba won silver, and Barbados took home bronze.

Best Luxury Destination - International

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The Best Luxury Destination - Internationally was awarded to Greece. Thailand and Mauritius tied for silver, and Panama won bronze.

Best Luxury Destination - Mexico

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In Mexico, Los Cabos won gold for the Best Luxury Destination in the region. Riviera Nayarit was awarded silver, and Guanajuato won bronze.

Best Luxury Destination - North America

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In North America, the Best Luxury Destination was awarded to Hawaii. Miami Beach was awarded silver, and New Orleans took home bronze.

Best Tourism Board - Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific

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When it comes to Tourism Boards, Tourism Australia (TA) won gold for best in the region. Followed by Tourism New Zealand with silver, and Tahiti Tourisme winning bronze.

Best Tourism Board - Caribbean

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In the Caribbean, Jamaica won gold for Best Tourism Board. Discover Puerto Rico followed with winning silver, and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. won bronze.

Best Tourism Board - Europe

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In Europe, Malta and Ireland tied for gold. Croatia won silver, and Bavaria was awarded bronze.

Best Tourism Board - Mexico

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In Mexico, Puerto Vallarta won gold for Best Tourism Board. Riviera Nayarit Visitors & Convention Bureau tied with Los Cabos for silver, and Yucatan brought home the bronze.

Best Tourism Board - North America

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In North America, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority won gold for the Best Tourism Board. New Orleans & Company followed with winning silver, and Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority took home the bronze.

Best Wedding Destination - Caribbean

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For the Best Wedding Destination in the Caribbean, Saint Lucia was awarded gold. Jamaica and Aruba tied for silver. While Puerto Rico and Barbados both won bronze.