Addis is full of such surprises: green, clean and orderly, its wide streets flanked by grand buildings and bike lanes, but also bursting with colour, character and music. Because the Middle East is home to world-class airlines with ever-expanding route networks, there’s always somewhere new to go. In my mind, this is one of the reasons residents of this region are some of the most adventurous and discerning travellers out there. So we are particularly excited to unveil the results of Condé Nast Traveller Middle East’s first ever Readers’ Choice Awards – an opportunity for our audience to tell us all about their favourite destinations, hotels, airlines and travel experiences.
From favoured luggage brands and on-the-go skincare products to the resorts you keep returning to and the cities you head to for the best food or shopping, the results offer fascinating insights into the habits, preferences and expertise of our readers. Votes were cast online at cntravellerme.com over the months of July and August, and then audited by an independent tabulation agency based in the UK.
As we head into the final stretch of the year, with the festive season and UAE National Day holidays around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities – and reasons – to travel. Whether you are taking the recommendations of your fellow travellers in the RCAs or drawing inspiration from our stories on Germany’s Black Forest, Boston and Brazil, we hope the coming weeks and months are filled with joy and discovery.
