1) Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai, Hawaii
Also rated best hotel in Hawaii last year. Bungalow-style beachfront resort with 5 pools (including an aquarium for snorkeling), on the Kona coast. Has 243 rooms; 3 restaurants; 2 bars. The Big Island's only hotel with ocean views from every room. The best room to book for seclusion is the Palm Grove Crescent; for families, book the poolside Sea Shell Crescent. Don’t miss the Beach Tree Bar & Grill's Saturday buffet.

Best domestic airlines

1) Midwest Airlines
Moved up from its No. 2 spot in last year’s survey. Although this domestic airline flies to dozens of U.S. destinations, most of its flights originate from its hubs in Kansas City and Milwaukee. All of Midwest’s seats are leather. The distance between seats on their aircraft averages 33-34 inches (compared to 30 inches on most airlines) and seat widths of up to 21 inches, compared with the industry average of 17-18 inches. Midwest serves fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies onboard and they have a new dining program called Best Care Cuisine. Midwest's new (trans-fat-free) menu features Vanilla-Battered French Toast with Orange Pecan Butter, Roasted Herb Turkey Breast Basted with Red Onion Marmalade and Chicken Panini with Artichoke, Bacon, Tomato and Provolone Cheese, among other options.

2) JetBlue Airways
JetBlue was last year’s Best Domestic Airline winner. Readers appreciate the value the airline offers.

3) Hawaiian Airlines
Moved up from its No. 6 ranking in last year’s survey.

Best international airlines

1) Singapore Airlines
Has won the award for Best Domestic Airline all 12 years of the survey. Readers love the airline for a range of things, particularly service.

2) MaxJet Airways
New to the list this year. This new all-business class airline is noted for its comfortable cabins and provides good value.

3) Emirates
Placed No. 2 on the list of best international airlines in last year’s survey. Fared particularly well for its food.

The 2007 survey results can  be viewed at http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/. For further information please visit Travel & Leisure's Web site: travelandleisure.com/

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