The 25 best places to visit around the world this year, according to travelers

25. Sydney, Australia

24. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

23. Cusco, Peru

22. New Delhi, India

21. Hurghada, Egypt

20. Hong Kong

19. Kathmandu, Nepal

18. Tokyo, Japan

17. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

16. Lisbon, Portugal

15. Playa del Carmen, Mexico

14. Jamaica

13. Siem Reap, Cambodia

12. Hanoi, Vietnam

11. Phuket, Thailand

10. New York City, USA

Average annual hotel rate: $406 per night

Least expensive month to go: August (4% savings, compared to annual average)

9. Istanbul, Turkey

Average annual hotel rate: $109 per night

Least expensive month to go: May (6% savings, compared to annual average)

8. Marrakech, Morocco

Average annual hotel rate: $175 per night

Least expensive month to go: June (9% savings, compared to annual average)

7. Prague, Czech Republic

Average annual hotel rate: $147 per night

Least expensive month to go: November (12% savings, compared to annual average)

6. Barcelona, Spain

Average annual hotel rate: $231 per night

Least expensive month to go: November (15% savings, compared to annual average)

5. Crete, Greece

Average annual hotel rate: $169 per night

Least expensive month to go: October (36% savings, compared to annual average)

4. Bali, Indonesia

Average annual hotel rate: $155 per night

Least expensive month to go: April (8% savings, compared to annual average)

3. Rome, Italy

Average annual hotel rate: $190 per night

Least expensive month to go: August (8% savings, compared to annual average)

2. London, United Kingdom

Average annual hotel rate: $266 per night

Least expensive month to go: April (4% savings, compared to annual average)

1. Paris, France

Average annual hotel rate: $231 per night

Least expensive month to go: August (8% savings, compared to annual average)