Tip of the day – Plan your summer 2025 in Crete | According TripAdvisor

In celebration of Tripadvisor’s 25th anniversary, we rounded up travelers’ all-time favorite spots since the beginning. How many have you checked off The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Out of our 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this milestone.

1. London
2. New York City
3. Rome
4. Paris
5. Bali
6. Barcelona
7. Dubai
8. Crete
   The birthplace of both the king of the Olympian gods and of modern European civilization, Crete is a Mediterranean jewel. It’s rich with archaeological and mythological history that’s reflected in its ancient ruins and cultural attractions. Soak up the charming atmosphere of Chania Town’s Old Venetian Harbor or the fortresses and monasteries of Rethymonon. The awesome Minoan ruins of Malia date to 1900 BC, and majestic Mt. Ida is said to be home to the cave where Zeus was born.
9. Lisbon
10. Bangkok
11. Prague
12. Marrakech
13. Amsterdam
14. Hanoi
15. Siem Reap
16. Istanbul
17. Hanoi
18. Rio de Janeiro
19. Singapore
20. Cusco
21. Cabo San Lucas
22. Buenos Aires
23. Maldives
24. Aruba
25. Dominican Republic

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