PORTUGAL WINNER: BEST EUROPEAN COUNTRY
Experts selected the nominees and the public chose the winners in USA Today's travel portal by voting en masse in our country.
Portugal is the best European destination with a "large advantage of votes" according to the poll sponsored by 10, USA Today's travel portal.
Portugal's reputation has been rising with the awards and nominations at the international tourism, as this poll in the US shows.
WINNERS: BEST EUROPEAN COUNTRY
Chosen by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best
1ST - Portugal
Much underrated Portugal has all the trappings of a pretty European country: cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a delectable culinary tradition and plenty of history to explore. Whether swimming in the turquoise waters of the Algarve, sipping a glass of port at a Porto cafe or listening to the melancholy lament of a fadista in Lisbon, Portugal’s understated beauty becomes obvious.
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PORTUGAL TOPS WITH READERS
Italy, Austria, Germany UK round out top 5
In our 10Best Reders' Choice contest for 'Best European Country,' voting was heaviest for one nominee in particular. Portugal has apparently stolen the hearts of our readers as it secured the lion's share of votes.
Portugal is less iconic than other well-known countries, but it offers a wealth of opportunities to travelers: charming villages, great food, fascinating regional music, cultural opportunities, a beautiful coastline and even world-class surfing.
Italy and Austria landed solid in second and third, while a mere 47 votes separated 4th place finisher Germany from Spain in 6th place. The (very large) United Kingdom, with no language barriers for Americans and a wealth of well-known landmarks, took 5th place.
The biggest surprise? Iceland, which trumped Greece, Norway, and several other more exotic countries, to land in the top 10.
The full list of winners in the 'Best European Country' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice is as follows:
Portugal
Italy
Austria
Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
Ireland
France
Iceland
Switzerland
Congratulations to all the winners. Wondering where to take your next trip? This list makes a fabulous overseas bucket list.
All nominees were chosen by experts in the Travel Industry. Thus, the other 10 nominees also deserve some consideration. They were Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Turkey.
Portugal is the best European destination with a "large advantage of votes" according to the poll sponsored by 10, USA Today's travel portal.
Portugal's reputation has been rising with the awards and nominations at the international tourism, as this poll in the US shows.
WINNERS: BEST EUROPEAN COUNTRY
Chosen by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best
1ST - Portugal
Much underrated Portugal has all the trappings of a pretty European country: cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a delectable culinary tradition and plenty of history to explore. Whether swimming in the turquoise waters of the Algarve, sipping a glass of port at a Porto cafe or listening to the melancholy lament of a fadista in Lisbon, Portugal’s understated beauty becomes obvious.
http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-european-country/
http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/destinations/2014/05/15/best-european-countries-readers-choice-award-winners/8386965/
PORTUGAL TOPS WITH READERS
Italy, Austria, Germany UK round out top 5
In our 10Best Reders' Choice contest for 'Best European Country,' voting was heaviest for one nominee in particular. Portugal has apparently stolen the hearts of our readers as it secured the lion's share of votes.
Portugal is less iconic than other well-known countries, but it offers a wealth of opportunities to travelers: charming villages, great food, fascinating regional music, cultural opportunities, a beautiful coastline and even world-class surfing.
Italy and Austria landed solid in second and third, while a mere 47 votes separated 4th place finisher Germany from Spain in 6th place. The (very large) United Kingdom, with no language barriers for Americans and a wealth of well-known landmarks, took 5th place.
The biggest surprise? Iceland, which trumped Greece, Norway, and several other more exotic countries, to land in the top 10.
The full list of winners in the 'Best European Country' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice is as follows:
Portugal
Italy
Austria
Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
Ireland
France
Iceland
Switzerland
Congratulations to all the winners. Wondering where to take your next trip? This list makes a fabulous overseas bucket list.
All nominees were chosen by experts in the Travel Industry. Thus, the other 10 nominees also deserve some consideration. They were Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Turkey.
