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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