If you’re looking for some holiday inspiration, check out TripAdvisor’s top-rated holiday destinations.

The travel review website has today revealed the world’s best holiday hotspots at their 2018 Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Paris has been named the top location, based of the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings gathered over a 12-month period.

HOLIDAY INSPIRATION: TripAdvisor have just announced the top 10 destinations in the world (Pic: GETTY)
PROUD: While Paris scooped first place, our capital city came in second (Pic: GETTY)

With fantastic food, cafe culture and famous attractions like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, the city of love rarely disappoints according to reviews on TripAdvisor.

Interestingly the second best-rated location was London. That’s right, our capital city made it to the second spot at the tenth annual travel awards.

Rome scooped third place, while Bali came in fourth and Crete in fifth.

New York, a long-time favourite with travellers worldwide, slipped down to tenth place this year from fifth last year.

While Barcelona, Prague, Marrakech and Istanbul – came in at sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth respectively.

London was also rated the best place to visit in Britain and the second best destination in Europe.

Laura Citron, CEO London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s official promotional agency for city, said, “It’s wonderful to see that visitors continue to be drawn in by London’s extraordinary mix of history and heritage, cutting-edge contemporary culture alongside an array of major events and festivities.

“This year promises another jam-packed programme of blockbuster exhibitions, shows and exciting new openings to tempt visitors of all ages, interests and budgets”

EXOTIC: Bali in Indonesia came in fourth place at the prestigious awards (Pic: GETTY)

European destinations dominate the world’s top ten this year with seven of the top ten including; Paris, London, Rome, Crete, Barcelona, Prague and Istanbul.

“Travellers planning a visit to one of the top 10 destinations in the world will get the best value in Istanbul, with the average nightly hotel rate on TripAdvisor coming in at £78,” commented TripAdvisor spokesperson, Hayley Coleman.

To help travellers plan their next trip to the world’s top ten destinations, TripAdvisor has identified highly-rated value hotels that cost less than the destination average.

World's top 10 holiday destinations revealed:

1. Paris, France

Average annual hotel rate in Paris: £166 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: Hotel Bradford Elysees - Astotel, from £110 per night on TripAdvisor

2. London, England

Average annual hotel rate in London: £191 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: The Piccadilly London West End, from £176 per night on TripAdvisor

3. Rome, Italy

Average annual hotel rate in Rome: £136 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: Deko Rome, from £121 per night on TripAdvisor

4. Bali, Indonesia

Average annual hotel rate in Bali: £111 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: The Villas Tejakula, from £101 per night on TripAdvisor

5. Crete, Greece

Average annual hotel rate in Crete: £121 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: Elounda Garden Suites, from £61 per night on TripAdvisor

POPULAR: Rome was one of seven European destinations to make it into the top 10 (Pic: GETTY)

6. Barcelona, Spain

Average annual hotel rate in Barcelona: £166 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa, from £130 per night on TripAdvisor

7. Prague, Czech Republic

Average annual hotel rate in Prague: £105 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: Hotel Pod Vezi, from £80 per night on TripAdvisor

8. Marrakech, Morocco

Average annual hotel rate in Marrakech: £125 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: Riad Dar Dialkoum, from £95 per night on TripAdvisor

9. Istanbul, Turkey

Average annual hotel rate in Istanbul: £78 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: Dersaadet Hotel Istanbul, from £72 per night on TripAdvisor

10. New York City, New York

Average annual hotel rate in New York City: £291 per night on TripAdvisor

Highly-rated value hotel: The Blakely New York, from £180 per night on TripAdvisor

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