Very good travel companies
travel agents, tour operators, hotel, cruise, skiing, airline, spa, luxury resorts...
The Cavendish Hotel, London
Situated on the prestigious Jermyn Street near Picadilly in Mayfair, London, The Cavendish Hotel offers luxury and convenience for visitors to London, whether for business or pleasure
- Winner - The Operations Team at The Cavendish Hotel - Outstanding Customer Service Award - BT Visit London Tourism Awards 2009
- Gold Accreditation by Green Tourism for London - 2009 - London Development Agency (LDA) and listed in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2010
- Ranked as One of World’s Best Hotels on Expedia Insiders’ Select (tm) List 2010
Hand Picked Hotels
The award-winning Hand Picked Hotels collection are luxury country house hotels renowned for exquisite food, fine wines and excellent service in stylish surroundings with locations ranging from the New Forest and Jersey to Yorkshire and Edinburgh
- Norton House Hotel & Spa was awarded AA Hotel of the Year for Scotland 2008-2009
- 14 hotels have achieved two AA rosette status with Norton House Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh winning three AA rosettes (May 2010)
- Five hotels have achieved red star status, being recognised as amongst the AA's Top 200 hotels in the UK & Ireland
responsibletravel.com
Handpicked inspiring holidays from all over the globe offering a fantastic experience and making a real difference to local people and the environment
- Finalist in the Wanderlust Travel Awards for Top Travel Websites - 2009
- Voted number 1 travel / eco-tourism website in Nigel's Green Web Awards 2008
- Justin Francis (founder)was Semi Finalist in Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009
Virgin Holidays
Provider of holidays to mainland USA, Canada, the Caribbean, the Far East, South Africa, the Middle East, Indian Ocean, Mauritius, New Zealand and Australia plus a well-established ski programme
- Best Long Haul Tour Operator (Gold) and Best Weddings & Honeymoons Tour Operator, Best Activity / Sports Tour Operator, Best Ski & Winter sports Tour Operator, Best Safari and Nature Tour Operator (Silver) at the British Travel Awards 2009
- Favourite Long Haul Operator - as voted for by readers of the Daily Mail, Mail On Sunday, Metro and London Lite - Travel Weekly Annual Globe Awards 2009
- Runner-Up - Best Large Tour Operator 2010 - Ultra travel 100 - The Daily Telegraph
Gap Adventures
A world leader in adventure travel, offering more than 1,000 small group experiences, safaris and expeditions on all seven continents. The adventures focus on cultural interaction, wildlife encounters, and active travel
- Winner - Travel and Leisure 2009 Global Vision Award
- Winner - The 2009 World Tourism Award
- Winner - 2008 British Youth Travel Awards in the Green Tourism Category
HomeAway Holiday Rentals
One of the leading holiday rentals websites with over 185,000 holiday homes around the world
- The most interesting company in online travel - Travolution Feb 2009
- Top 10 Villa Rental Companies - Conde Nast Readers’ Travel Awards 2007, 2008 and 2009
- Website of the Week - Easiest to use (July and Dec 2009) - Top travel websites of 2009 - Daily Mail online
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Hotels and Holiday resorts operator with over 40 locations across the UK with plenty of leisure facilities including golf and spa in some of the sites
- 2007/2008 AA Hotel Group of Year
- Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa crowned Outstanding Large Hotel of the Year - Golf Tourism Scotland (GTS) Gold Standard Awards 2008 & 2009
- Many of the hotels are home to award-winning dining with 39 AA Rosettes across the group's restaurants (nov 09)
Sandals
Sandals Resorts specialise in providing travellers with the most romantic holiday experience in the Caribbean, offering the choice of 13 properties located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, and The Bahamas.
- Best All-Inclusive Resort Chain and Best Caribbean Hotel Chain – Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards 2008
- World's Leading All-Inclusive Company and Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand – World Travel Awards 2009
- Best Hotel Chain Caribbean and Best Wedding and Honeymoon Hotel (Sandals Grande Antigua) - Thomas Cook Awards 2008
Emirates
Leading airline which operates one of the aviation world's youngest, environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced-fleet with a network spanning over 60 countries in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia
- Best Airline - Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2008 and 2009 and Best Middle East/African Airline - 2008 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards, Hong Kong
- Best Airline Website - Internet Advertising Awards 2009 and Best Website, Airline Category - Travel d’Or 2009 Awards, France
- Best Scheduled Airline to the Middle East or Asia and Best Scheduled Airline to Africa - Globe Travel Awards 2009
Greenforce
Greenforce specialises in exciting and rewarding gap year and career break expeditions to remote destinations around the world. Part of the Gapforce group of websites
Red Carnation Hotels
A luxury collection of award-winning five and four-star family run boutique hotels located in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, South Africa, and Palm Beach, Florida
- No. 1 City Hotel in Africa & Middle East and No. 1 Spa Hotel in Africa & Middle East in World’s Best Awards 2009 Travel + Leisure
- Three Red Carnation Hotels in The Conde Nast 2010 Gold List, including the Milestone Hotel, named No.1 Hotel in London in the ‘Best Places to Stay in the World’ category and No 2. in London for ‘Best Service’ in Europe
- Bushmans Kloof has been voted "Best Hotel in the World" in the 2009 US Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards Readers' Survey
Riu Hotels and Resorts
Offers over 100 holiday hotels located in an unspoiled natural environment with categories ranging from 3-5 stars in Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, Africa and the eastern Mediterranean
- Winner - Travel Bulletin Award for the Star Hotel Chain of the Year 2009 (voted by British travel agent readers of Travel Bulletin)
- Best Hotel Chain - Travel Weekly 2010 Globe Travel Awards and Best Leisure Hotel Chain - Travel Weekly 2009 Globe Travel Awards
- Several hotels listed in TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice awards - (Top 25 Hotels in Spain - Top 10 Family Hotels in Africa - Top 10 Family Hotels in the Caribbean & Mexico)
Singapore Airlines
One of the most respected travel brands around the world which operates one of the world's youngest fleet in the air across a network spanning five continents
- Best Worldwide Airline - Ultra travel 100 - 2010 - The Daily Telegraph and Best Long Haul Airline, Best Business Class - Guardian/Observer Travel Awards (UK) 2009
- Top Airline Wanderlust Travel Awards 2010 and Top Worldwide Airline Wanderlust Travel Award 2009 (UK)
- Best International Airline, Best International Airline for First Class Service, Best Airline for Flights to Eastern and Southeastern Asia, Best Airline Customer Service (Asia), Best Frequent Flyer program (Asia)- Executive Travel Magazine (USA) - Ex
Travelguru.tv
Independent video based travel inspiration site featuring a hand picked selection of holidays aimed at the mature, discerning traveller. Each holiday is illustrated with a first hand, professionally shot location report and features special offers
- Included in the 2010 Winners list Smarta 100 - Smarta.com - 2010
- Winner - BT Business 'Essence of the Entrepreneur' 2008 and Winner - Best Use of Video - Travelmole Web Awards 2008
- Winner - Costa Brava Girona G! Award for Best Audiovisual Communication 2009 (report on Girona Province, presented by travel guru David Wickers)
Tucan Travel
Adventure travel specialist since 1987, affordable and exciting escorted group tours, Independent Travel packages and Expedition Cruises to destinations worldwide, including Europe, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia & Russia, Latin America
- Voted best Small Tour Operator of the Year - British Travel Awards 2009
- Silver prize in the Best Tour Operator to South and Central America - British Travel Awards 2008.
- Ranked #4 Top Tour Operator at Wanderlust Travel Awards 2010
Butlins
Offers families and adults a variety of holidays and weekend breaks
- Large Tour Operator of the Year - The British Travel Awards 2009
- Customer Service Employer of the Year - 2009 National Customer Service Awards and Customer Service Training Team of the Year - 2008 National Customer Service Awards
- Runner Up - Best UK Holiday provider - Tommy's Let's get baby friendly Awards 2009
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways - National Airline of the UAE - is a 21st century airline that redefines airline hospitality and offers unparalleled levels of hospitality in the skies.
- Etihad Airways has been voted Airline of the Year at the 2008 British Travel Awards and Best Business Class Airline at the Irish Travel Trade News awards 2008 & 2009
- Freddie Award: Best Customer Service and Best Website - Inside Flyer magazine 2008
- World’s Leading Airline and World’s Leading First Class - World Travel Awards (WTA) 2009
The Stafford Hotel
Traditional 5 Star hotel located in central London just behind Green Park, in St James, minutes away from Picadilly and Bond Street. The hotel is lavish whilst being welcoming with period furnishings and antique pieces in bedrooms and public areas
- Winner - Best Hotel Bar and Top Concierge - Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence 2009
- Voted in at Number 2 in the Top 20 International City Hotels for three years in succession - Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report 2008
- Awarded the highest accolade of 5 Red Stars by the AA (sept 2008) and Hotel of the Year at the Catey Awards 2008
Six Senses
Sustainable luxury accommodation and spa holidays in 7 countries including Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, Oman, Fiji, Jordan, and Spain.
Jumeirah Goup
World class luxury international hotel group
- Middle East's Leading Hotel and Dubai's Leading Hotel (Burj Al Arab)- World Travel Awards 2009
- Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East (Jumeirah #1)- Business Traveller UK Awards 2009 - and, Best Leisure/Resort Hotel in the Middle East (Jumeirah Beach Hotel # 1) -The Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2009
- Best Middle Eastern Hotel (Jumeirah Beach Hotel)- Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2009 - and, Best Hotel / Resort in the Middle East (Burj Al Arab)- Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence 2009
- Best Hotel Chain in the Middle East (Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts)- Global Traveler Tested Reader Survey 2009
British Airways
Airline
- Best short-haul airline and Best Business Class - Ultra travel 100 - 2010 - The Daily Telegraph
- Worlds's Leading Airline Website - World Travel Awards 2009
- Best Scheduled Airline to Europe - Globe Travel Awards 2009
Trunki
In addition to its famous ride on suitcase for globetrotting tots, Trunki offers a range of travel related products and top tips for travelling families to help facilitate the perfect journey
- Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2009 for Tipu and Yondi and Practical Parenting Bronze 2009 for Yondi
- Good Toy Guide Award 2009 - Highly Recommended for Tipu and Good Toy Guide Award 2009 - Recommended for Yondi
- Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2008 for Frieda and short listed at the Kind and Jugend Innovation Award 2009 for BoostApak
Anstruther Fish Bar & Restaurant
Fish and chip shop in Anstruther, a fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland (type Anstruther in AA route finder for exact location)
Audley Travel
Specialists in tailor-made individual itineraries for discerning travellers seeking authentic experiences around the world
- Top Travel Website - Wanderlust Travel Awards 2009
- Best Tour Operator 2008 - Wanderlust Travel Awards 2008
- Runner-Up - Best Small Tour Operator 2010 - Ultra Travel 100 - The Daily Telegraph
Augill Castle
Castle in Cumbria providing luxury accomodation close to the Lake District (type Augill Castle in AA route planner for exact location)
- Bed and Breakfast / Guest Accommodation of the Year - Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2009
- Finalist - Best UK / Boutique / Individual Hotel - British Travel Awards 2009
Brittany Ferries
Ferry Crossings & Holidays to France & Spain
- Best Ferry Company - Telegraph Travel Awards 2007
Brown's Hotel
Luxury Hotel situated in the centre of London in Mayfair, close to all main shopping areas and attractions. Award winning Afternoon Tea is served in The English Tea Room.
Chewton Glen
Luxury Country House Hotel and Spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park and just a few minutes walk from the sea (type BH23 5QL in AA route planner for exact location)
Crystal Cruises
Luxury cruise operator
- Voted World's Best in Travel & Leisure's most recent readers' survey
- Voted by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler as the best medium-sized ships in the world
- Runner Up - Best Cruise Company - Ultra travel 100 - 2010 - The Daily telegraph
Devonshire Hotels and Restaurants
Independent collection of hotels, inns and restaurants owned by the Trustees of the Chatsworth Settlement which includes the Bolton Abbey Estate in Yorkshire and the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. The choice ranges from a luxury country house hotel
- Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - Gold Award Winner - Small hotel of the Year - Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2008
Domaine De Terre Blanche
Golf club resort
- Best Spa in the World - Gallivanter's Guide 2008
- Best Golf Development - Overseas Living Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2008
East Haugh
Small hotel in turreted stone house, set in 2 acres of gardenswith access to the estates and rivers of Perthshire for a unique hunting, shooting and fishing holiday in the Scottish Highlands (type East Haugh in the AA route planner for exact location
- Scottish Fishing Hotel of the Year 2009 - Scottish Hotels Award 2009
- Best Speciality Restaurant - 2009 Bank of Scotland Restaurant Awards
- Runner up - Best Scottish Country Sports Hotel - Scottish Hotel of the Year Award 2009
EXPLORE
Adventure tour operators offering unusual and pioneering itineraries that are meticulously planned
Insider London
Organisers of award-winning tours in London which show the best that this world-leading city has to offer.
isango!
Source of exciting and colorful experiences for both consumers and travel professionals including holiday tours, sightseeing, attractions, activities and best things to do in more than 50 countries across the world to plan and book ahead
- Rising brand of the year - Travolution Awards 2009
- Named the 2nd fastest growing digital media company in Europe - GP Bullhound’s Media Momentum Awards 2009
Journeys à la Carte
Travel agent which aims to find the right holiday, irrespective of budget, age, individual tastes and whether tailor-made or from a brochure.
national express
Leading transport provider in the UK offering train and coach services
Seaham Hall
Leading luxury hotel and spa destination resort in Northern England (type Lord Byrons Walk, Seaham in AA route planner for exact location)
- England`s Leading Hotel and Spa Resort 2007 - World Travel Awards
- Winner (The Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall) - Residential Spa of the Year (11 rooms or more) - Professional Beauty Awards 2009
Silversea Cruises
Luxury cruise operator offering exotic destinations, exclusive explorations, and uniquely enriching cultural connections
- Best Cruise Company, Luxury - Globe Travel Awards 2009
The Old Chapel
North Norfolk self catering holiday cottage accommodation in a Four Star Luxury Chapel Conversion located in the countryside but a short distance from some of England most beautiful beaches (type Hindolveston in AA route finder for location)
The Sumner
Townhouse hotel located set in an 1820s Georgian Terrace in the heart of London. Sister hotel of Five Summer Place.
- AA London Bed & Breakfast of the Year 2009
- Winner of the 2008 Visit London award for Best Small Hotel in London
Titan HiTours
Escorted tour operator