Sumptuous spas, five star hotels, stunning settings, Michelin starred restaurants – such is the stuff that luxury travel is made from. We asked USA TODAY 10Best readers to vote for their favorite luxury destinations from a pool of 20 nominees. The ballots have been counted and we have a winner!
According to 10Best readers, luxury travel in the USA doesn't get any better than Naples, Fla., winner of the title Best Destination for Luxury Travelers. This beachy jewel on Florida's southwestern coast has it all: top-notch resorts, excellent shopping, world-class dining and galleries galore!
The top 10 winners in the category Best Destination for Luxury Travelers are as follows:
- Naples, Fla.
- Beverly Hills
- Lanai, Hawaii
- Aspen, Colo.
- Maui, Hawaii
- Las Vegas
- Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Vail, Colo.
- Kauai, Hawaii
- Newport, R.I.
Other nominees for the title of Best Destination for Luxury Travelers included Boston, the Hamptons, Jackson Hole, La Jolla, Miami, Napa Valley, New York, Palm Beach, San Francisco and Santa Barbara.
A panel of experts picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Larry Bleiberg, Marla Cimini, Katie Dillon (La Jolla Mom), Nicolle Monico (JustLuxe), Yasmin Pullman (Luxury Travel Diary) and Michelle da Silva Richmond (10Best Local Expert) were chosen based on their extensive knowledge of luxury travel.
10Best and USA TODAY extend their congratulations to all the winners.
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The Experts
Larry Bleiberg
Larry Bleiberg, a veteran journalist with... Read More
Larry Bleiberg, a veteran journalist with magazine, newspaper and web experience and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, has spent much of his career living in, and writing about, the South. The Virginia native is former travel editor of the Dallas Morning News and Coastal Living magazine and founder of CivilRightsTravel.com. He served on a Pulitzer Prize team, is a seven-time Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award winner, and was honored for producing the best newspaper travel section in North America. Learn more at LarryBleiberg.com or facebook.com/larry.bleiberg.
Larry Bleiberg

Larry Bleiberg, a veteran journalist with magazine, newspaper and web experience and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers, has spent much of his career living in, and writing about, the South. The Virginia native is former travel editor of the Dallas Morning News and Coastal Living magazine and founder of CivilRightsTravel.com. He served on a Pulitzer Prize team, is a seven-time Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award winner, and was honored for producing the best newspaper travel section in North America. Learn more at LarryBleiberg.com or facebook.com/larry.bleiberg.
Marla Cimini
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel,... Read More
Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan's Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book, A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
Marla Cimini

Marla is a journalist with a passion for travel, music and culinary adventures (combining all three whenever possible)! An avid globetrotter, she has covered topics such as exotic Tahitian getaways; Santa Fe’s chocolate trail; Argentine wines; and Japan's Washoku cuisine. Marla is co-author of the book, A Century of Hospitality, a historical exploration of US hotels. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter or see more of her work on her website.
Katie Dillon
Katie Dillon writes the luxury family travel and... Read More
Katie Dillon writes the luxury family travel and lifestyle site, La Jolla Mom, named after her seaside community in San Diego. Before settling in La Jolla, she and her husband spent seven years as expats in London and then Hong Kong where her now 7-year-old daughter was born. Katie's knowledge of luxury travel stems from extensive first-hand experience--her family lived in a Four Seasons Hotel for most of their time overseas. She is also the San Diego editor for USA TODAY/10Best, a contributor to Four Seasons Magazine and never fully unpacked. You can follow her at @LaJollaMom on twitter and Facebook.
Katie Dillon

Katie Dillon writes the luxury family travel and lifestyle site, La Jolla Mom, named after her seaside community in San Diego. Before settling in La Jolla, she and her husband spent seven years as expats in London and then Hong Kong where her now 7-year-old daughter was born. Katie's knowledge of luxury travel stems from extensive first-hand experience--her family lived in a Four Seasons Hotel for most of their time overseas. She is also the San Diego editor for USA TODAY/10Best, a contributor to Four Seasons Magazine and never fully unpacked. You can follow her at @LaJollaMom on twitter and Facebook.
Nicolle Monico
Nicolle Monico is an award-winning writer based in... Read More
Nicolle Monico is an award-winning writer based in San Diego. As the Travel Editor for JustLuxe, she has written extensively about all things luxury travel including vacations, high-end hotels, private villas and lavish cruises. She manages a select staff of writers producing more than 200 monthly travel articles, including reviews, travel specials, exclusive interviews, local events and more. She's been featured on The Huffington Post, American Hard Assets, AMD Entertainment and Remy Martin's Playbook. And, in 2014, she was voted by USA Today 10Best readers as the #1 Best Luxury Travel Blogger in the nation.
Nicolle Monico

Nicolle Monico is an award-winning writer based in San Diego. As the Travel Editor for JustLuxe, she has written extensively about all things luxury travel including vacations, high-end hotels, private villas and lavish cruises. She manages a select staff of writers producing more than 200 monthly travel articles, including reviews, travel specials, exclusive interviews, local events and more. She's been featured on The Huffington Post, American Hard Assets, AMD Entertainment and Remy Martin's Playbook. And, in 2014, she was voted by USA Today 10Best readers as the #1 Best Luxury Travel Blogger in the nation.
Claire Endean-Cance
Claire Endean-Cance is the co-founder of Luxury... Read More
Claire Endean-Cance is the co-founder of Luxury Travel Diary– a blog about the best luxury accommodation and the most exclusive transport for your travels. Additional features hi-light essential style & fashion items required for luxury travel. The site also hosts their own online auctions, allowing users to bid on a dream holiday or luxury items.
Claire Endean-Cance

Claire Endean-Cance is the co-founder of Luxury Travel Diary– a blog about the best luxury accommodation and the most exclusive transport for your travels. Additional features hi-light essential style & fashion items required for luxury travel. The site also hosts their own online auctions, allowing users to bid on a dream holiday or luxury items.
Michelle da Silva Richmond
Michelle da Silva Richmond is an award-winning... Read More
Michelle da Silva Richmond is an award-winning travel editor and member of the Society of American Travel Writers and other journalism organizations. She has written hundreds of articles for newspapers, consumer and trade magazines and in-flight publications. In addition, she has co- authored and contributed to many guide books and was a weekly travel columnist for a metropolitan Connecticut daily newspaper. Growing up abroad, combined with a colorful career as a Pan Am flight attendant fueled her wanderlust and passion for travel. She lived in Mexico City for nearly 20 years and has visited nearly 100 countries. Her bags are always packed.
Michelle da Silva Richmond

Michelle da Silva Richmond is an award-winning travel editor and member of the Society of American Travel Writers and other journalism organizations. She has written hundreds of articles for newspapers, consumer and trade magazines and in-flight publications. In addition, she has co- authored and contributed to many guide books and was a weekly travel columnist for a metropolitan Connecticut daily newspaper. Growing up abroad, combined with a colorful career as a Pan Am flight attendant fueled her wanderlust and passion for travel. She lived in Mexico City for nearly 20 years and has visited nearly 100 countries. Her bags are always packed.