The 17 best resorts in the world, according to travelers

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Seven safari-oriented resorts made the list of the best resorts in the world.

• Condé Nast Traveler just released its annual Readers' Choice Awards winners, where travelers rate the best destinations and experiences.
• 600,000 voters weighed in on nearly 10,000 hotels, resorts, and spas around the world.
• Here are the top-rated, traveler-approved resorts worldwide.
• Of the resorts included on this list, seven are centered around African safaris. Two private islands in the Maldives are included - and only one resort in the US made the list.
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If you're looking for the best resorts in the world, go to Africa.

Condé Nast Traveler recently released the results of its 32nd annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, which chronicled travelers' experiences, including unforgettable resorts all over the world.

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In the survey, 600,000 voters provided their thoughts on nearly 10,000 hotels, resorts, and global experiences. The resorts that ultimately made the final cut all share an air of luxury, but they span different price points and destinations.

Here are the top 17 resorts in the world. Safari-inspired travel seemed to be popular this year, with seven out of 17 resorts being African bush resorts. A couple of private islands in the Maldives made the cut, as did a handful of Irish castles. Only one US resort topped the list.