Yearly, Condé Nast Traveler compiles their gold list of favorite accommodations a traveler can find no matter where they are. In 2021, the entire global editorial team of CNT – from locations in California to Beijing – put their heads together to offer their own list of the 45 best hotels and resorts worldwide.

Interestingly, Australia and the entire South Pacific were responsible for only two entries: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers and Sydney’s Park Hyatt. On the other hand, the United States alone contributed 12 out of 45. Since CNT editors are reportedly based in seven cities on three continents, maybe they should consider sending us a few to complete this list. Just a thought.

Regardless of how much time the editors at CTN spend in different hemispheres of the world, they’ve put together a hell of a good list. From the familiar names of Bellagio in Las Vegas and The Ritz-Carlton in Abama to some hidden gems in Morocco and Tibet, they really have covered an impressive part of the world.

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Without further ado, here is the team’s list of the best hotels and resorts around the world.

Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Hotels and Resorts Worldwide (2021)

Africa and Middle East

Asia

Australia

Europe & UK

Mexico, Central and South America

The US, Canada and the Caribbean