London, Devon and... Ipswich considered some of the world's best places to visit
The UK has world beating restaurants, hotels, experiences, beaches and theme parks, according to the annual list.
Wednesday 29 July 2020 21:50, UK
London, a Devon beach... and Ipswich are among places considered some of the best destinations in the world to visit.
The capital beat off the likes of Paris, Crete and Bali to be rated the most popular destination in the world, according to TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards for 2020.
TripAdvisor says that visitors can "tick off landmarks from your bucket list, eat and drink in exclusive Michelin-starred restaurants, enjoy a pint in a traditional pub, or get lost down winding cobbled streets" in the world-leading city.
Calculated using reviews from users of its website, the awards cover the world's best destinations, beaches, airlines, hotels and attractions.
The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay was named the best bed and breakfast hotel in the world for the second year in a row.
Writing on Facebook, hotel managers wrote: "We can't believe it - we've done it again!
"Thank you to everyone who has written us a review of their stay. We really appreciate you helping towards our big win."
Two beaches in the UK feature in the global top 20, with Woolacombe in Devon appearing at 20th, and Luskentyre, on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, appearing at 13th.
The best beach in the world, however, is in Brazil according to TripAdvisor, at Baia do Sancho, followed by Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos.
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Ipswich in Suffolk makes a surprise appearance at 14th in the Emerging Destinations category, with the site saying travellers can immerse themselves in English life with a visit to the town.
Three UK restaurants feature among the world's best: The Black Swan at Oldstead in North Yorkshire, The Fat Duck in Bray on Thames, and L'Enclume in Cumbria, while the Harry Potter Walking Tour in London and the Loch Ness and the Highlands Group Tour in Edinburgh are among the world's best experiences.
Elsewhere, Disney's Magic Kingdom has been voted the best attraction in the world, beating off its Orlando neighbour, Universal's Islands of Adventure, from the top spot.
Puy du Fou, a historical theme park in France based around the Renaissance, sits in second place, while Paultons Park in Romsey, Hampshire, has made it into the top 10 attractions.
Azul is considered the best airline in the world, while Virgin Atlantic is rated eighth on the list.