The 15 best cities in the world, according to travelers

Rice fields in Bali, Indonesia.

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Travel + Leisure just released its 2017 World's Best Awards.

The awards are based on traveler ratings and reviews, and include everything from the best destinations to the best travel companies. 

Below are the 15 top-rated cities to visit in the world. 

Although Asian cities dominated the list — taking seven out of the 15 spots — this year's winner is San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, a city that has never been featured on the list before. 

Charleston, South Carolina, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, were the only two US cities to make it onto the list. This is the fifth year that Charleston has been rated the best city in America. 

Keep scrolling to see which other destinations are favorites among travelers. 

15. Barcelona, Spain

Park Güell in Barcelona.

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14. Udaipur, India

Lake Pichola and the City Palace in Udaipur.

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13. Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.

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12. Rome, Italy

An aerial view of the Vatican and Rome.

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11. Santa Fe, New Mexico

An art gallery in Santa Fe.

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10. Luang Prabang, Laos

Golden City Temple in Luang Prabang.

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9. Ubud, Indonesia

Rice fields near Bali in Ubud.

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8. Cape Town, South Africa

An aerial view of Cape Town.

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7. Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An's Thu Bon River.

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6. Oaxaca, Mexico

Carnival participants on Day of the Dead in Oaxaca.

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5. Florence, Italy

Duomo Santa Maria Del Fiore in Florence.

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4. Kyoto, Japan

Heian Jingu's Torii and Okazaki Canal in Kyoto.

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3. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai.

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2. Charleston, South Carolina

Rainbow Row in Charleston.

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1. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

St. Michael the Archangel Church in San Miguel de Allende.

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