READERS' TRAVEL AWARDS 2008

Although there is very little you don't like about New Zealand, in the end it was elevated to the number one slot thanks to a show-stopping 99.22 for its glorious scenery, 96.47 for safety and 96.86 for value for money. Although your favourite country's lowest score was for culture (86.27), that is where Italy scored highest (with 97.45), followed closely by India (97.38). While you are convinced France has the best food/restaurants in the world (97.27), you are guaranteed the world's warmest welcome in Thailand (you gave it a heartfelt 97.68 for people/hospitality) and South Africa outshines the competition for climate (96.52).