TripAdvisor names New York City top travel destination

TripAdvisor, a travel planning and booking website, announced Saturday that the top destination for travel in the United States is New York City.

New York was recognized as one of travelers' favorite places to visit.

Award winners were determined using several factors, including customer feedback, and the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions, gathered over a 12-month period.

Top 10 travelers' choice destinations in the U.S.:

1. New York City, New York

2. Las Vegas, Nevada

3. Orlando, Florida

4. Chicago, Illinois

5. San Francisco, California

6. San Diego, California

7. Honolulu, Hawaii

8. Washington, DC, District of Columbia

9. Charleston, South Carolina

10. New Orleans, Louisiana