Global Traveler Awards: Santorini best island in Europe

Global Traveler, the only monthly magazine for business and leisure luxury travelers, announces the winners of its fourth annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. The winners will be feted at a cocktail reception tonight, May 19, 2016, on the rooftop of Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

Global Traveler’s elite Globility Board and the highly experienced magazine staff made nominations in each category. Global Traveler’s Globility Board consists of well-traveled subscribers who act as a direct link between the magazine and our readers.

From these nominations, Global Traveler’s esteemed Advisory Board selected the final winners. The Advisory Board is comprised of well-traveled executives across a broad range of industries.

The awards are announced in Global Traveler’s fourth annual Leisure Lifestyle Edition, available now. The issue also includes articles on heritage travel, airline vacation companies, hotel collections, LGBT tours and solo travel.

For the third year, Global Traveler named Special Achievement Awards. For their Hello Kitty-themed airplanes, EVA Air was recognized for Outstanding Customized Service. Airbus’ eco-efficiency and environmentally friendly strides earned them the Outstanding Environmental Initiatives recognition. The Outstanding Innovations honor went to Royal Caribbean International’s unique Robotic Bartender. Air Canada received the Outstanding Social Awareness accolade for the 2012 creation of its Air Canada Foundation.

A complete list of winners is as follows:

Best Beaches

Turks and Caicos

Best Caribbean Island

US Virgin Islands

Best Island in Europe

Santorini

Best Island Pacific Rim

Cook Islands

Best Adventure Travel Destination

India

Best Historical Attractions

Spain

Best Shopping in the World

The Dubai Mall

Best Small-Ship Cruise Line

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Best Large-Ship Cruise Line

Cunard Line

Best Cruise Line Entertainment

Royal Caribbean International

Best Cruise Line Dining

Azamara Club Cruises

Best Luxury Cruise Line

Silversea Cruises

Best Adventure Cruise Line

Lindblad Expeditions

Best Family Cruise Line

Celebrity Cruises

Best River Cruise Line

Viking River Cruises

Best Cruise Line Suites

The Haven by Norwegian

Best Cruise Ship Excursions

Princess Cruises

Best Cruise Line Rewards Program

Mariner Society, Holland America Line

Best Luxury Leisure Hotel Group in the World

Meli? Hotels International

Best Hotel Chain Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts

Best Pet-Friendly Hotel

Loews Hotels & Resorts

Best Leisure Lifestyle Hotel Group in the World

Vida Hotels and Resorts

Best Family Resort Chain in the World

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

Best Family Resort in North America

Mohonk Mountain House

Best Family Resort in the Gulf

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Best Hotel Restaurant

Al Mahara at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Best Leisure Airline

Hawaiian Airlines

Best Premium-Economy Class

China Airlines

Best Pet-Friendly Airline

United Airlines

Best Luxury Tour Company

Abercrombie & Kent

Best Luxury Train

The Royal Canadian Pacific

Best Car Rental for Leisure

Hertz

Best Luxury Vehicle

Cadillac

Favorite Luxury Fashion Brand

Louis Vuitton

Favorite Luxury Watch Brand

TAG Heuer

Favorite Luxury Jewelry Brand

Tiffany & Co.

Outstanding Customized Services

EVA Air

Outstanding Environmental Initiatives

Airbus

Outstanding Innovations

Royal Caribbean International

Outstanding Social Awareness

Air Canada

For more information about Global Traveler, visit globaltravelerusa.com.

About Global Traveler

Global Traveler, the only AAM-audited U.S.-based magazine for the international business traveler, is a business travel and lifestyle publication with an AAM-audited paid circulation of 111,000+.

About FXEXpress Publications, Inc.

FXExpress Publications, Inc., based in Yardley, Pa., is a privately held company publishing Global Traveler, China Global Traveler, eFlyer USA, eFlyer Asia, Trazee Travel and several annuals; and also operating globaltravelerusa.com, globaltravelerusa.com/blog, china-globaltraveler.com and trazeetravel.com.

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