Favorite getaways: Vote for the best hotels and resorts of the year

10Best Editors

Whether you're planning a vacation, honeymoon, or business trip, choosing your hotel is about so much more than just a place to sleep. The best hotels and resorts offer a variety of amenities, activities, and dining options to ensure you have a stellar experience.

We're looking for the best hotels and resorts across the United States. So, USA TODAY 10Best invited a panel of hotel and travel experts to nominate their top picks, and now we need your help selecting the 10 best in each of eight categories. Vote for your favorites once per day until voting ends Aug. 5 at noon ET.

Click on each category below to vote:

Best All-Inclusive Resort

Which all-inclusive resort is your favorite?
Which all-inclusive resort is your favorite?

What's more appealing: being in a stunningly beautiful place or not having to think about adding up prices once you arrive? The combo of the two is a winning recipe for a relaxing vacation.

We asked a panel of travel experts to nominate their favorite all-inclusive resorts in the U.S., and now we need you to crown a winner. Which all-inclusive resort is your top pick?

Vote: Best All-Inclusive Resort »

Best Bed and Breakfast

When it comes to bed and breakfasts, where do you like to visit the most?
When it comes to bed and breakfasts, where do you like to visit the most?

If you're looking to experience the charm and hospitality of a destination, staying at a bed and breakfast can be a great idea. They offer a more intimate setting, where guests can get to know the hosts as well as other travelers. Not to mention, you'll enjoy a delicious home-cooked breakfast every morning, often featuring local specialties and fresh ingredients.

If you're looking for a cozy retreat, a romantic getaway, or a cultural immersion, these 20 bed and breakfasts — nominated as the best in the U.S. by a panel of travel experts — do not disappoint.

Which bed and breakfast is your favorite?

Vote: Best Bed and Breakfast »

Best Boutique Hotel

Which boutique hotel do you think is the best in the U.S.?
Which boutique hotel do you think is the best in the U.S.?

Boutique hotels offer an escape all their own, complete with a more customized experience and the best modern amenities and service. And these 20 properties — nominated by a panel of travel experts as the best boutique hotels in the country — offer unique accommodations in the middle of some of the nation's greatest destinations.

Which boutique hotel would you like to book a stay at the most?

Vote: Best Boutique Hotel »

Best Destination Resort

Of the 20 nominated destination resorts, which one is your top pick?
Of the 20 nominated destination resorts, which one is your top pick?

Sometimes a hotel is simply a place to lay your head at night, but it can also be a destination in its own right. Each of these 20 U.S. resorts, chosen by a panel of travel experts, lavishes guests with plush accommodations, top-notch dining, and a host of activities — a complete vacation in a single package.

Which destination resort gets your vote?

Vote: Best Destination Resort »

Best Family Resort

Which resort do you think is best for families?
Which resort do you think is best for families?

These 20 resorts — nominated by a panel of travel experts as the best family resorts in the United States — cater to families with a host of awesome amenities. That includes kids' programs, gourmet dining with kids' menus, roomy accommodations, and a wealth of activities that the entire family can enjoy.

Which family resort is your favorite?

Vote: Best Family Resort »

Best Historic Hotel / Resort

Which historic hotel holds the most appeal for you?
Which historic hotel holds the most appeal for you?

In today's travel landscape, filled with shiny new resorts and ultra-modern skyscraper hotels, a bit of yesteryear is often welcome. Each of these 20 classic accommodations — nominated for the title of Best Historic Hotel / Resort by a panel of hotel experts — has witnessed a great deal of history, and each has held true to its historic roots and unique sense of place.

Which historic property is your top pick?

Vote: Best Historic Hotel / Resort »

Best Luxury Hotel Brand

Which luxury hotel brand is your go-to?
Which luxury hotel brand is your go-to?

Travelers who gravitate towards the upscale have more choices than ever before when it comes to accommodations. When you book a stay at a hotel or resort that belongs to one of these 20 luxury hotel brands, you can expect consistency, impeccable service, and extreme comfort.

Which luxury hotel brand do you return to?

Vote: Best Luxury Hotel Brand »

Best Waterfront Hotel / Resort

Which waterfront hotel can you picture yourself at right now?
Which waterfront hotel can you picture yourself at right now?

Whether by a lake or overlooking the sea, there's something special about vacationing near water. Nominated by a panel of hotel and travel experts, each of these 20 U.S. waterfront properties sets the scene for a memorable and relaxing vacation.

Which waterfront hotel or resort would you most like to be at right now?

Vote: Best Waterfront Hotel / Resort »

Remember, you can vote once per day in each category. The 10 nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced Aug. 14.

This article originally appeared on 10Best.com: Best hotels and resorts of the year? Vote now for your favorites

Advertisement