Best Cities & Islands
After two years of playing second fiddle to Bangkok, Singapore has reclaimed its place as readers’ favorite urban destination, while Bali—no surprise here—is the No. 1 island, continuing a winning streak that began with the debut of these awards back in 2006.
CITIES
1 Singapore
2 Bangkok
3 Tokyo
4 Kuala Lumpur
5 Hong Kong
ISLANDS
1 Bali
2 Phuket
3 Koh Samui
4 Maldives
5 Boracay
Best Cruise Lines
With the cruise industry poised to make a strong comeback in 2023, readers weighed in on which operators they most looked forward to sailing with, giving Royal Caribbean top marks for a third year running.
1 Royal Caribbean International
2 Carnival Cruise Line
3 Seabourn Cruise Line
4 Celebrity Cruises
5 Silversea Cruises
Best Airports & Airlines
Despite the uncertainties of the last three years, one thing remains unchanged: Changi is the best airport in the region. Readers are equally steadfast when it comes to airlines in Asia Pacific, once again voting Singapore Airlines their carrier of choice across numerous categories.
AIRPORTS
1 Singapore Changi Airport
2 Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
3 Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali
4 Kuala Lumpur International Airport
5 Hong Kong International Airport
