What's the best airline, hotel and destination in the world? The rankings are in

When planning a vacation, you can look up tons of lists on the most beautiful destinations, the best beaches and top hotels, or you can research how to do everything on a shoestring budget.But what about finding a happy medium of comfortable accommodations that won't break the bank? That's why Money magazine released its first Best in Travel Awards, where they selected the best domestic and international destinations, airlines, hotels, cruises and travel cards based on their value."To locate where quality, cost and value intersect, we relied not on our reporters' favorite haunts, but on something far less subjective: data," the company said in a release. "With input from more than 40 sources — including TripAdvisor, Numbeo, Hotels.com, J.D. Power and Onboard Informatics — we considered financial factors, such as overall costs and price trends, as well as experiential ones, such as cultural attractions and tourist amenities."RELATED: Could this mark the end of 'ridiculous' airline fees?So what came in first for the major categories? Prague, Czech Republic, scored the top spot for international destinations because the "beautiful capital has long been one of Europe's secret values." And with the strong U.S. dollar, according to the magazine, it looks even better. Along with getting to see castles, cathedrals and the stunning Vltava River, your dollar will go about 7 percent further this year versus the Czech koruna.San Diego took the top spot for domestic destinations.APFor the best domestic spot, San Diego, California, came in first place because it has "the best combination of outdoor attractions, cultural landmarks, great weather and affordable hotels in the country." The city, which sees an average of 263 sunny days a years, was also voted as having the best zoo, as well as acclaimed beaches, theaters and restaurants all over town.In rating hotels, airlines, car-rental companies, cruise lines, credit cards, all-inclusive resorts and frequent-flier programs, Money chose a top pick (platinum) and a runner-up (gold)."Rankings were based on overall cost, year-over-year price declines and travelers' satisfaction surveys, with extra emphasis placed on tourists' perceived value," said the magazine. "For apps, we focused on those that saved users money, then tested each to see how they performed."RELATED: Lonely Planet's top travel destinations for 2016 include Transylvania and KotorFor hotel chains, Wingate by Wyndham took the platinum spot with room costing about $100 per night in 2016, down 9 percent over last year, according to Hipmunk. Though costs have dropped, customer satisfaction hasn't, thanks in part to free Wi-Fi, 24-hour fitness centers and hot breakfast served at all 150-plus hotels.As far as top airlines, Southwest Airlines is the best domestic carrier with an average fare of $256 with little to no fees. Singapore Airlines took the platinum spot because it has the highest ratings for amenities like food, drink, entertainment, seat comfort and value for the money, according to Skytrax.RELATED: What's it like being a 'fat person' on a plane? Moving essay reveals mental anguishLike hotels and airlines, with so many cruises to choose from, it's hard to know which ones to pick. Though the magazine admits Crystal Cruises is a bit of a splurge, they reveal it was their platinum choice because it's a relative bargain for this luxury line, with the average fare down 6 percent between 2014 and 2015.Check out all the winners:Domestic Destinations1. San Diego, California2. New York, New York3. Memphis, Tennessee4. Fort Lauderdale, Florida5. Las Vegas, Nevada6. Austin, Texas7. Santa Fe, New MexicoInternational Destinations1. Prague, Czech Republic2. Marrakesh, Morocco3. Taipei, TaiwanHotel ChainsPlatinum: Wingate by WyndhamGold: Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsResortsPlatinum: Ikos OceaniaGold: Beloved Playa MujeresRental CarsPlatinum: EnterpriseGold: AlamoCruise LinesPlatinum: Crystal CruisesGold: Princess CruisesCredit CardsBest General Travel Card: Chase Sapphire PreferredBest Hotel Card: Starwood Preferred GuestBest Loyalty Airline Card:Southwest Rapid Rewards PremierAirlinesDomestic Platinum: SouthwestDomestic Gold: Alaska AirlinesInternational Platinum: Singapore AirlinesFrequent Flier ProgramsPlatinum: JetBlueGold: AlaskaBest Money-Saving AppsSkyScannerGasBuddyOpen TableBooking.comHopper