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FXExpress Publications, Inc. Honors the Winners of the 2022 Leisure Lifestyle and Wherever Awards

by Kimberly Inlander

Nov 15, 2022

© CHRISTOPHER P. OTTAUNICK

November 2022

With travel continuing to see incredible demand, we took the opportunity to celebrate the winners of FXExpress Publications, Inc.’s 10th Leisure Lifestyle Awards from Global Traveler and the fifth Wherever Awards from whereverfamily.com at an event at The Lotos Club in New York City.

A number of sponsors joined in the festivities including United Explorer Card from Chase, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase, Tahiti Tourisme, United Airlines, Air Canada and Visit Virginia Beach.

We enjoyed a beautiful night in the Big Apple celebrating the best in leisure travel and family travel providers. Guests mixed, mingled and celebrated to the sounds of Broadway classics.

Join us as we recap the winners of our Leisure Lifestyle Awards and Wherever Awards. Congratulations to all the honorees!

WINNERS’ CIRCLE

Best Historical Attractions, International
Greece

Best Historical Attractions, Domestic
Savannah, Georgia

Best Beaches
Lanai, Hawai‘i

Best Adventure Destination, International
India
Second Consecutive Year

Best Adventure Destination, Domestic
Alaska
Second Consecutive Year

Best Leisure Destination in the United States
Charleston, South Carolina
Third Consecutive Year

Best Leisure Destination in Africa
Morocco

Best Leisure Destination in Europe
İstanbul, Türkiye

Best Leisure Destination in Asia
Taipei, Taiwan
Fifth Consecutive Year

Best Leisure Destination in Latin/South America
Panamá City, Panamá

Best Leisure Destination in Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Best Leisure Destination for Groups
Italy
Second Consecutive Year

Best Weekend Destination in North America
Savannah, Georgia
Third Consecutive Year

Best Weekend Destination in the World
Dublin, Ireland

Best North American Ski Destination
Telluride, Colorado
Fourth Consecutive Year

Best International Ski Destination
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Best Golf Destination
Streamsong Resort

Best Caribbean Island
Dominican Republic
Second Consecutive Year

Best Island in Europe
Santoríni
Ninth Consecutive Year

Best Island Pacific Rim
Cook Islands
Seventh Consecutive Year

Best Island in the United States
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Second Consecutive Year

Best Family Cruise Line
Holland America Line
Second Consecutive Year

Best Luxury Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises

Best Value Cruise Line
Emerald Cruise Line
Second Consecutive Year

Best Cruise Line Suites
Owner’s Suites, Oceania Cruises
Second Consecutive Year

Best Adventure Cruise Line
Ponant
Second Consecutive Year

Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Seventh Consecutive Year

Best Large-Ship Cruise Line
Cunard Line
Seventh Consecutive Year

Best River Cruise Line
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Fifth Consecutive Year

Best Cruise Line Entertainment
Princess Cruises
Fourth Consecutive Year

Best Cruise Line Dining
Seabourn Cruise Line

Best Cruise Line Spas
Seabourn Cruise Line
Fourth Consecutive Year

Best Cruise Ship Excursions
Princess Cruises
Seventh Consecutive Year

Best Cruise Line Rewards Program
Captain’s Club, Celebrity Cruises
Second Consecutive Year

Best Cruise Port
Port of San Diego

Best Cruise Line to Alaska
Princess Cruises

Best Expedition Cruises
Ponant

Best Cruise Line Caribbean Sailings
Windstar Cruises

Best World Cruise
Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Best Luxury Leisure Hotel Group in the World
Sonesta Hotels & Resorts

Best Hotel Chain Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Best Pet-Friendly Hotels
Sonesta Hotels & Resorts

Best Family Resort Chain in the World
Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Best Hotel Chain in the Caribbean
Club Med

Best Hotel Chain in Thailand
Banyan Tree

Best Eco-Friendly Hotel Chain
Ace Hotel

Best All-Inclusive Resorts
Hyatt Zilara

Best Tour Operator
Abercrombie & Kent

Best Airport for Layovers
Istanbul Grand Airport

Best Airport for Recreation
Denver International Airport

Best Stopover Program
TAP Air Portugal
Fourth Consecutive Year

Best Leisure Airline
Hawaiian Airlines

Best Eco-Friendly Airline
United Airlines

Best Airline for Onboard Entertainment
Air Canada
Fourth Consecutive Year

Best Airline Onboard Menu
Air Canada Business Class
Third Consecutive Year

Best Premium Economy Class
Air Canada
Fourth Consecutive Year

Best Luxury Vehicle
Maserati

Favorite Luxury Watch Brand
Ulysee Nardin

Best Leisure Car Rental
Hertz
Fifth Consecutive Year

Best Destination Jewelry Brand
Na Hoku
Third Consecutive Year

Best Liquor Brand
Bacardi

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Outstanding Social Responsibility
Oceania Cruises

Outstanding Customized Services
Silversea Cruises

Outstanding Environmental Initiatives
Ponant

Outstanding Innovations
Virgin Voyages

Cruise Line of the Year
Viking Cruises

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airline
United Airlines
Third Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Airline in North America
Air Canada
Fourth Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly International Airline
Air Canada
Third Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Frequent-Flyer Program
United MileagePlus
Third Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Hotel Chain
Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Best Family-Friendly Resort Chain
Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Best Family-Friendly Individual Hotel
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Best Family-Friendly Frequent-Stay Program
Sonesta Travel Pass

Best Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Hotel
Club Med

Best Family-Friendly Pet Hotel
Ascend Collection AND InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Best Family-Friendly Hotel Kids Club
Club Med, Sandpiper Bay, Florida

Best Family-Friendly Vacation Company
Disney Vacation Club

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Tour Company
Adventures by Disney

Best Family-Friendly International Tour Company
Adventures by Disney

Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises

Best Family-Friendly MultiGen Cruise Line
Seabourn Cruise Line

Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line Kids Club
Disney Cruise Line’s Oceaneer Club

Best Family-Friendly Credit Card
United Explorer Card from Chase
Fifth Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Credit Card Rewards Program
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase
Fifth Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly International Destination
Tahiti
Third Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Destination
Charleston, South Carolina
Second Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Caribbean Island
Dominican Republic Third Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic United States
Ocean City, Maryland

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Southeast United States
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Third Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida East
West Palm Beach, Florida

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida West
Sanibel Island, Florida

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida Panhandle
Mexico Beach, Florida

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Gulf Coast, United States
Dauphin Island, Alabama

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Texas
Galveston, Texas

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, West United States
Huntington Beach, California

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town Hawai‘ian Islands
Lanai City, Lanai

Best Family-Friendly MultiGen Destination of the Year
Ireland
Second Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Amusement Park
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida

Best Family-Friendly Waterpark
Great Wolf Lodge

Best Family-Friendly Rental Car Company
Hertz
Second Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Third Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly International Airport
Istanbul Grand Airport

Best Family-Friendly Airport Dining
Miami International Airport
Second Consecutive Year

Best Family-Friendly Airport Shopping
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Second Consecutive Year

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Family Innovator of the Year, Airline
Southwest Airlines

Family Innovator of the Year, Hotel
Great Wolf Lodge

Family Innovator of the Year, Resorts
Club Med

Family Innovator of the Year, Rental Car
Sixt

Family Innovator of the Year, Travel Provider
Disney Cruise Line

Family Innovator of the Year, Destination
Ireland

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