January 16, 2026

Think Alexandria Should Be #1?
Help Us Top Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best List

We are excited to share that for the fifth year in a row, Alexandria has been nominated on Travel + Leisure‘s World’s Best survey in the “Cities” category. In 2025, Alexandria ranked in the top five on the “Best Cities in the U.S.” list for the first time, coming in at number five and following heavy hitters Santa Fe, New Orleans, Charleston and Savannah.

VOTE at TLWBAVOTE.com by logging in and rating Alexandria as “excellent” across nine categories by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 23, 2026. Please also show your support for our hotels Archer Old Town Alexandria, Hotel AKA Alexandria, Hotel Heron, Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria, Morrison House and The Alexandrian.

By taking part, you’ll be given a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize or a Viking cruise for two to the British Isles & Norway (prize provided by Travel + Leisure). You may rate each candidate only once per person/email address.

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Spread the word by sharing Visit Alexandria’s social media posts about the survey on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Join the conversation online by using #TLWorldsBest and #visitALX.

Your vote has a big impact and can help Alexandria rank in the top five on Travel + Leisure’s list for the fifth year in a row. Visit Alexandria secured the nomination and conducts an extensive get-out-the-vote campaign. Consistent national recognition in top-tier publications helps solidify the city’s reputation as a top destination and is a key part of Visit Alexandria’s year-round promotional efforts. In fact, research demonstrates that these rankings make a real difference in influencing travel decisions to our destination.