The 20 best countries to visit in your lifetime

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.