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Esteemed guests and industry leaders alike flock to this annual event, this year hosted at the iconic British Museum, in the hope of leaving with a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award firmly under their wings.<\/p>\n<p>Completely free to enter and open globally to all tourism boards, tour operators and destinations, the evening wittles through a plethora of award categories presented, including Most Desirable City in Europe, Most Desirable City in the World, Most Desirable Country in the World, Most Desirable Region in the World &#8211; to name a few. The lucky winners are decided either by an independent panel of expert judges, or &#8211; the harshest judges of them all &#8211; passionate Wanderlust readers!<\/p>\n<p>After just missing out at last year\u2019s awards, this year Cuba came up trumps claiming the title for Most Desirable Island in the World &#8211; and rightly so! From it\u2019s pulsating capital city of Havana famed for its cadillac-lined cobbles, iconic cocktail bars, and captivating history to the lush countryside of Vi\u00f1ales Valley, heritage highlights of Santiago de Cuba, and world-class beach resorts of Varadero &#8211; this Caribbean jewel is as diverse as a destination can get.<\/p>\n<p>Taking home the silver and bronze awards for Most Desirable Island in the World were Taiwan and Tobago, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for inspiration for your next city or beach escape? Perhaps you like to plan your travels around the country or region\u2019s culinary offerings, or enjoy getting your adrenaline pumping on an adventurous holiday somewhere exciting? 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