Methodology
Website Resources and Methodology
Over the years, I've compiled a lengthy list of resources in order to find the best of the best in just about all things travel-related. My methodology includes using the following ranked lists and compiling them into the single lists you find on my website, give or take some editorial judgment on my part, such as removing the outliers and finding the top of the say, attractions that I find most frequently rated highly.
Conde Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards
- Top countries - world
- Best cities - world
- Best cities - United States
- Best cruise lines - world
- The 50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the World
- The 28 Most Beautiful Towns in America
- The 25 Best National Parks in the US
Travel and Leisure - World's Best Awards
- 10 Favorite River Cruise Lines of 2024
- 5 Favorite Mega-ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2024
- 5 Favorite Large-ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2024
- 10 Favorite Midsize-ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2024
- 25 Favorite National Parks of 2024 - United States
- 20 Best Ski Resorts Around the World
- 20 Best Amusement Parks in the World
- 23 Most Beautiful Small Towns Around the World
- 25 Best Beaches in the USA
- 27 of the Best Museums in the U.S.
- America’s Best Small Towns of 2024
Tripadvisor
- Best destinations - world
- Best destinations - United States
- Best beaches - world
- Best beaches - United States
- Top attractions - world
- Top attractions - United States
- Best of the Best Amusement & Water Parks - World
- 10 most spectacular U.S. landmarks
- Museums in United States
- Theme Parks in the United States
U.S. News and World Report - Travel
- 51 Best Tourist Attractions - World
- 50 Best Tourist Attractions - United States
- Best Beaches - United States
- Best Cities in the World to Visit
- Best U.S. Cities to Visit
- Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA
- The 32 Most Famous Landmarks in the World
- Best National Parks in the World for 2024
- These Are the Safest Countries
- The 12 Best Ski Resorts in the U.S. for 2024-2025
- The 19 Best Amusement Parks in the U.S. for 2024
Cruise Critic
Forbes
- Ranked: The 100 Best Cities In The World To Visit
- The 15 Safest Countries To Travel
- The Safest Cities In The U.S.
- The 20 Best U.S. Tourist Attractions Ranked
CNN Travel
Flavorverse
- 29 Surreal Places You Absolutely Need to Visit Before You Die, Part 1
- 53 Surreal Places You Need to Visit Before You Die, Part 2