Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) just released the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards, and for the fifth year in a row, Italy is the No. 1 destination that travelers want to visit.
The awards are based on the ratings and feedback of more than 128,000 readers — the highest level of participation in the magazine's history.
Other Readers' Choice Awards include the world's best cruise lines, hotels, spas, airlines, and much more, all of which you can check out here.
Keep scrolling to see a ranking of the 20 best countries you should visit this year.
20. MOROCCO: The home of Casablanca is a treasure trove of spice markets, surrealist landscapes, jaw-dropping mosques, and world-class surfing. The cuisine is like none other, with a mix of Arab, African, Persian, and French flavors.
For more on what to eat, see, and do in Morocco, click here
19. CANADA: From wilderness camping on Vancouver Island to a stay at North America's oldest Ritz-Carlton in Montreal, Canada nets travelers of all types. A ride down the toboggan lanes in Quebec City is a must in the wintertime.
For more on what to eat, see, and do in Canada, click here
18. JAPAN: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are a few of the hot spots to explore in Japan. Home to more than 2,000 breathtaking Buddhist temples and shrines, Kyoto was voted the No. 1 city in the world by Travel and Leisure magazine this year.
For more on what to eat, see, and do in Japan, click here.
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