The worlds most lovable cities for 2025 | Lifestyle [Video]

(CNN) — In travel news this week, Disney’s newest cruise ship, ideas for Christmas cheer, plus the top-tier cities most loved around the world.

London wows for 2025

The 2025 World’s Best Cities report, compiled by marketing consultancy Resonance in collaboration with market research company Ipsos, ranks cities on what it defines as their livability, lovability and prosperity, all totting up to an overall score. Alongside other data, it includes a survey of 22,000 people in 30 countries.

London has been crowned the overall best city in the world in the new ranking of more than 270 of the biggest cities on the planet. But we’re taking a closer look at the lovability part of rankings, which measures a city’s vibrancy in terms of its culture, attractions, nightlife, dining and international reputation.

The top 10 “most lovable” is a who’s who of must-visit metropolises, six of which are in Western Europe.

Best-city London …