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TripAdvisor picks its top cities around the world
Millions of reviews have gone into these top 10 picks
Want to visit London to explore Buckingham Palace and stroll through Hyde Park? Or are you simply passing through the city on your way to Stratford-upon-Avon to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeareâs death?
Either way, youâre going to have a lot of company.
London jumped five spots to become the worldâs top destination in TripAdvisorâs 2016 Travelersâ Choice Destination awards.
TripAdvisor, the travel website, sliced and diced millions of user reviews over the course of a year to select its Travelersâ Choice winners for the worldâs top destinations, which were released Monday.
âThe Travelersâ Choice Destination awards recognize the worldâs most beloved travel spots, based on feedback and booking interest from the TripAdvisor community,â Barbara Messing, TripAdvisorâs chief marketing officer, said in a statement.
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âFor those planning a summer vacation, now is a great time to plan a trip to one of these popular destinations where hotels are bookable on TripAdvisor for an average of $200 per night from June through August,â she said.
Top 2016 Travelersâ Choice Destinations
1. London
2. Istanbul
3. Marrakech, Morocco
4. Paris
7. Rome
9. New York
10. Ubud, Indonesia