Global Traveler, the only monthly magazine for business and leisure luxury travelers, announces the winners of its seventh annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. The winners will be feted tonight at a cocktail reception at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
Global Traveler conducted a survey of its readers Oct. 1, 2018–Jan. 31, 2019, with open-ended questions for the best in many categories of leisure, luxury and lifestyle travel. The survey ran in the magazine, as an insert to subscriber copies, as a direct mail questionnaire, online and was emailed.
The winners were announced in Global Traveler’s seventh annual Leisure Lifestyle Edition, available now. The issue also includes a look at honeymoon and romance travel, bleisure, opulent hotels, astrotourism and national parks and gardens.
For the sixth year, Global Traveler named Special Achievement Awards. For its program rewarding airport travelers, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was recognized for Outstanding Customized Services. United Airlines’ investment in bio-fuels earned it the Outstanding Environmental Initiatives recognition. The Outstanding Innovations honor went to İstanbul Airport for its new facilities. Celebrity Cruises received the Outstanding Social Responsibility accolade for its partnership with the Malala Foundation.
For the second year, Global Traveler announces its Cruise Line of the Year. The winner is Silversea Cruises. Global Traveler compiled nominees for the honor, with the final winner selected by our Globility Board, a vetted group of well-traveled magazine subscribers.
A complete list of winners is as follows:
Best Historical Attractions, International
Turkey
Second Consecutive Year
Best Historical Attractions, Domestic
Williamsburg, Virginia
Best Beaches
Costa Rica
Second Consecutive Year
Best Adventure Destination, International
Thailand
Third Consecutive Year
Best Adventure Destination, Domestic
Alaska
Best Leisure Destination in the United States
Nashville
Second Consecutive Year
Best Leisure Destination in Africa
Botswana
Best Leisure Destination in Europe
Prague, Czech Republic
Best Leisure Destination in Asia
Taipei
Second Consecutive Year
Best Leisure Destination in Latin/South America
Bogotá
Best Leisure Destination in Mexico
Guadalajara
Best Leisure Destination for Groups
Italy
Best Weekend Destination in North America
Austin, Texas
Best Weekend Destination in the World
Dublin, Ireland
Best North American Ski Destination
Telluride, Colorado
Best International Ski Destination
Niseko, Japan
Best Caribbean Island
Curaçao
Best Island in Europe
Santorini
Sixth Consecutive Year
Best Island Pacific Rim
Cook Islands
Fourth Consecutive Year
Best Family Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Best Luxury Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises
Fourth Consecutive Year
Best Cruise Line Suites
Owner’s Suites, Silversea Cruises
Second Consecutive Year
Best Adventure Cruise Line
National Geographic Expedition Cruises
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Fourth Consecutive Year
Best Large-Ship Cruise Line
Cunard
Fourth Consecutive Year
Best River Cruise Line
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Second Consecutive Year
Best Cruise Line Entertainment
Princess Cruises
Best Cruise Line Dining
Seabourn Cruise Line
Best Cruise Line Spas
Seabourn Cruise Line
Best Cruise Ship Excursions
Princess Cruises
Fourth Consecutive Year
Best Cruise Line Rewards Program
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Latitudes Rewards Program
Best Cruise Port
Port Canaveral, Florida
Best Luxury Leisure Hotel Group in the World
Melia Hotels International
Fifth Consecutive Year
Best Hotel Chain Resorts
The Ritz-Carlton
Best Pet-Friendly Hotels
Westin Hotels & Resorts
Second Consecutive Year
Best Family Resort Chain in the World
Westin Hotels & Resorts
Third Consecutive Year
Best All-Inclusive Resorts
Sandals Resorts International
Second Consecutive Year
Best Tour Operator
Abercrombie & Kent
Best Airport for Layovers
Zürich Kloten International Airport
Best Airport for Recreation
Hong Kong International Airport
Best Stopover Program
TAP Air Portugal
Best Leisure Airline
Air Tahiti Nui
Best Airline for Onboard Entertainment
Air Canada
Best Airline Onboard Menu
Swiss International Air Lines First Class
Best Premium-Economy Class
Air Canada
Best Pet-Friendly Airline
Delta Air Lines
Best Luxury Vehicle
Volvo
Favorite Luxury Watch Brand
Patek Philippe
Best Leisure Car Rental
Hertz
Best Liquor Brand
Johnnie Walker Blue
Second Consecutive Year
Outstanding Social Responsibility
Celebrity Cruises
Outstanding Customized Services
ATL Rewards Program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Outstanding Environmental Achievements
United Airlines
Outstanding Innovations
İstanbul Airport
Cruise Line of the Year
Silversea Cruises
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