New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- Travel always sounds great fun until you have been given the responsibility to pick the destination. As the holiday season is near and you are planning to head out for a vacation, take a look at these places that ranked the highest in the Travel + Leisure list, released earlier this year. The top five cities in the list hit all the basics - food, culture, comfort - and the mix this year is solid enough that you do not need to overthink your plans.

Here is a look at the top five cities from the list that you can add to your travel bucket list:

San Miguel stays at No. 1, and no one seems surprised. The Mexican city has colonial architecture, laid-back streets, and easy walkability. Art studios sit next to cafes. Mark...