Family Traveller Awards
RGM attended the annual Family Traveller Awards on October 4th, rubbing shoulders with the seekers and searchers of the industry. The ceremony took place near the iconic Sloane Square at The White Company’s gorgeous flagship store.
With an overwhelming 18,000 votes, the Family Traveller Awards is a true indicator of the leaders in its field. Congratulating the best of family travel, the Awards are the only event of its kind with 25 categories ranging from Best Family Cruise Line to Best Family Travel Blogger and all in between.
The winners were chosen by a panel of connoisseurs in family travel including editor of Family Traveller, Jane Anderson, broadcaster and writer Mariella Frostrup, BBC’s go-to travel documentary maker Simon Reeve; travel editor of The Times Jane Knight, and travel & lifestyle director of Elle, Sue Ward Davies.
From left: Dr Ranj Singh, John Giddings (Isle of White Festival), Jane Anderson (Family Traveller)
Presenting the awards was This Morning resident doctor, CBeebies presenter and Traveller columnist, Dr Ranji alongside him stood the brains behind the brand, Andrew Dent, the founder of Family Traveller. Who congratulated all winners and runners-up of the awards, explaining “Since launching the awards in 2015, we have increased the number of nominations, votes and categories to recognise all of the main sectors within the family travel market. With over 18,000 votes, we are proud to have identified the true leaders in family travel.”
The event was spectacular, with such an amazing turn out, here at Winning Moments we cannot wait for the next ceremony!
Check out below to see if your favourite company picked up a prize.
Best Family Cruise Line
Winner: Disney Cruise Line
Runner up: Celebrity Cruises
Best Family Ferry Operator
Winner: DFDS
Runner up: P&O Ferries
Best Family Airline
Winner: Norwegian
Runner up: Virgin Atlantic
Best Family Travel Accessory
Winner: Bundlebean
Runner up: Trunki/Jurni
Best Kids Fashion for Holidays
Winner: AlexandAlexa
Runner up: H&M
Best Family Festival
Winner: Isle of Wight Festival
Runner up: The Big Little Tent Festival
Best Family Theme Park
Winner: Efteling
Runner up: Diggerland
Best Conservation Charity for Families
Winner: National Trust
Runner up: RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
From left: Dr Ranj Singh, Katie Ellison (Mummy Daddy Me), Jane Anderson (Editor at Family Traveller)
Best Family Travel Blogger
Winner: Mummy Daddy Me
Runner up: Parent Shaped
Best UK Accommodation (independent)
Winner: Cary Arms
Runner up: Sands Resort Hotel & Spa
Best UK Accommodation (group)
Winner: YHA
Runner up: Coastal Retreats
Best Overseas Accommodation for Families
Winner: Domes of Elounda
Runner up: Lux* Resorts & Hotels
Best Self-catering Accommodation for Families
Winner: HomeAway
Runner up: Sawday’s Canopy & Stars
Best Kids Club
Winner: Explorers Kids Club, PER AQUUM Niyama Maldives
Runner up: Sani Resort kids clubs
Best Adventure Holiday for Families
Winner: The Family Adventure Company
Runner up: Sunsail
Best Eco/Sustainable Holidays for Families
Winner: Forest Holidays
Runner up: Wilderness Safaris
Best Multi-Generational Family Holiday
Winner: Oliver’s Travels
Runner up: Center Parcs
Best Family Ski Operator
Winner: Esprit
Runner up: Ski Famille
Best All-Inclusive for Families
Winner: Ikos Resorts
Runner up: Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels
From left: Dr Ranj Singh, Graham Horner (Scott Dunn), Jane Anderson (Editor at Family Traveller)
Best Luxury Tour Operator for Families
Winner: Scott Dunn
Runner up: Sovereign Luxury Holidays
Best UK Day Out for Families
Winner: ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Runner up: Seaton Jurassic
Best UK Region for Families
Winner: Northumberland
Runner up: Isles of Scilly
Best UK City Break for Families
Winner: London
Runner up: Bristol
Best European City Break for Families
Winner: Barcelona
Runner up: Amsterdam
Best Overseas Destination for Families
Winner: California
Runner up: St Lucia
Congratulations to everyone who not only won a Family Traveller Award but to those who came runners up and of course every company or brand that was acknowledged too, by the experts in the industry.
