Global Traveler, the only monthly magazine for business and leisure luxury travelers, announced the winners of its eighth annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. First announced in the Leisure Lifestyle Edition in June 2020, the winners were also recapped in the December issue of Global Traveler, available now. The winners will be celebrated in a virtual awards celebration on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. EST on globaltravelerusa.com.
Global Traveler conducted a survey of its readers Oct. 1, 2019–Jan. 31, 2020, 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.
For the seventh year, Global Traveler named Special Achievement Awards. Tahiti Tourisme was recognized for Outstanding Customized Services. Oceania Cruises earned the Outstanding Environmental Initiatives recognition. The Outstanding Innovations honor went to Qatar Airways for its QSuite. The Ritz-Carlton received the Outstanding Social Responsibility accolade.
For the third year, Global Traveler announces its Cruise Line of the Year. The winner is Cunard Line. 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:
Historical Attractions, International
Spain
Best Historical Attractions, Domestic
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Best Beaches
Costa Rica
Third Consecutive Year
Best Adventure Destination, International
South Africa
Best Adventure Destination, Domestic
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Best Leisure Destination in the United States
Charleston, South Carolina
Best Leisure Destination in Africa
South Africa
Best Leisure Destination in Europe
Seville, Spain
Best Leisure Destination in Asia
Taipei
Third Consecutive Year
Best Leisure Destination in Latin/South America
Panama City, Panama
Best Leisure Destination in Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Best Leisure Destination for Groups
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Best Weekend Destination in North America
Savannah, Georgia
Best Weekend Destination in the World
Bermuda
Best North American Ski Destination
Telluride, Colorado
Best International Ski Destination
Lech, Austria
Best Caribbean Island
U.S. Virgin Islands
Best Island in Europe
Santorini
Seventh Consecutive Year
Best Island Pacific Rim
Cook Islands
Fifth Consecutive Year
Best Family Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Best Luxury Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas
Best Value Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Best Cruise Line Suites
Owner’s Suites, Silversea Cruises
Third Consecutive Year
Best Adventure Cruise Line
Hurtigruten
Best Small-Ship Cruise Line
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Fifth Consecutive Year
Best Large-Ship Cruise Line
Cunard
Fifth Consecutive Year
Best River Cruise Line
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Third Consecutive Year
Best Cruise Line Entertainment
Princess Cruises
Second Consecutive Year
Best Cruise Line Dining
Azamara Club Cruises
Best Cruise Line Spas
Seabourn Cruise Line
Second Consecutive Year
Best Cruise Ship Excursions
Princess Cruises
Fifth Consecutive Year
Best Cruise Line Rewards Program
Oceania Club, Oceania Cruises
Best Cruise Port (tie)
Port of Miami, Florida
Port Everglades, Florida
Best Luxury Leisure Hotel Group in the World
Melia Hotels International
Sixth Consecutive Year
Best Hotel Chain Resorts
The Ritz-Carlton
Best Pet-Friendly Hotels
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Best Family Resort Chain in the World
Westin Hotels & Resorts
Fourth Consecutive Year
Best All-Inclusive Resorts
Sandals Resorts International
Third Consecutive Year
Best Tour Operator
Abercrombie & Kent
Second Consecutive Year
Best Airport for Layovers
Miami International Airport
Best Airport for Recreation
Denver 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
Air Canada Business Class
Best Premium-Economy Class
Air Canada
Second Consecutive Year
Best Pet-Friendly Airline
Alaska Airlines
Best Luxury Vehicle
Volvo
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Luxury Watch Brand
Patek Philippe
Second Consecutive Year
Best Leisure Car Rental
Hertz
Second Consecutive Year
Best Destination Jewelry Brand
Na Hoku
Best Liquor Brand
Johnnie Walker Blue
Third Consecutive Year
Outstanding Social Responsibility
The Ritz-Carlton
Outstanding Customized Services
Tahiti Tourisme
Outstanding Environmental Achievements
Oceania Cruises
Outstanding Innovations
Qatar Airways
Cruise Line of the Year
Cunard Line
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About Global Traveler
With nearly 550,000 readers, Global Traveler connects brands with U.S.-based frequent, affluent travelers. According to MediaMark Research (Gfk MRI), GT readers have an average net worth of $2 million and 50 percent are CEOs and owners of companies. Our readers average nine domestic flights per year and 93 percent travel internationally on a regular basis (11 round-trips in the last three years), mostly in first and business class. More than 55 percent stay in 4- and 5-star hotels, at an average 60 nights per year. Special editions — Leisure Lifestyle Edition, Global City Guidebook and Class Act Guide — complement monthly issues. Each year, Global Traveler awards the GT Tested Reader Survey awards, the Leisure Lifestyle Awards and the Wines on the Wing awards (business- and first-class wine survey).
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