2021 Ultimate Travel Guide

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World Travel

Luxury Awards

2021

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4 MESSAGE FROM THE WORLD LUXURY AWARDS MARKETING DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE MANAGER 8 WORLD LUXURY TRAVEL AWARDS ULTIMATE GUIDE 8 AIR 14 LAND 24 WATER 32 DESTINATION 54 LIFESTYLE

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MESSAGE FROM THE WORLD LUXURY AWARDS MARKETING DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE MANAGER

2021

Michael Hunter-Smith

has shown fantastic signs of the travel industry recovering and we believe that this trend will continue into 2022. Testament to this was that we had participants from 90 countries across our four award programs.

We would like to thank France 24 as our global sponsor, their continued support through these trying times is hugely appreciated.

The Covid 19 pandemic has greatly impacted the global travel industry and will require an innovative and focused marketing strategy to return to pre-pandemic levels. Along with our usual marketing tools and drive we will assist and support all our participants in their marketing efforts with a personalised award announcement video, winner property images, as well as individualized certificate. We are confident that these tools will go a long way in increasing public awareness and confidence in these establishments.

Congratulations to all winners on their well-deserved World Luxury Travel Award! It is a pleasure and a privilege to award and recognise their dedication to the travel industry.

A huge congratulations goes to The State Hermitage Museum in Russia, for receiving the accolade of 2021 Global Travel Establishment of The Year. Well done to Mr. Mikhail Piotrovsky and his team with this magnificent achievement.

We look forward to developing a strong partnership with all our winners and will continue to provide our best service as we prepare for more success in 2022.

Yours in luxury 4

Jana Stoman

World Travel

Luxury Awards

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2021 Global Travel Establishment of The Year The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg - Russia

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Trans Maldivian Airways Hulhule Island Maldives www.transmaldivian.com info@transmaldivian.com +960 3348400

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Alto Wine Estate

IS A LEADING RED WINE PRODUCER NESTLED HIGH IN THE HELDERBERG MOUNTAINS IN STELLENBOSCH We are an Estate with a rich heritage and have been producing world-class wines for over a hundred years. We are the oldest red wine only producer in South Africa and are also one of the few wine estates to have only had five winemakers in our century old history — with two being a father and son duo.

Our portfolio of wines is small and curated, our winemaker Bertho van der Westhuizen treats each wine as he would our flagship blend. From our Iconic Alto Rouge to our exceptional Alto Estate Blend, our wines ensure quality and consistency throughout. Visit our intimate Tasting Room, stroll through our barrel cellar or join us for our seasonal sunset rouge evenings and learn about the rich heritage and legacy that makes Alto what it is today.

Address: Annandale Road, Stellenbosch T: 021 881 3884 E: info@altowines.co.za AltoWinery

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Safari Sahara Hurghada Hurghada Egypt www.safari-sahara.com info@safari-sahara.com +20 1227472358

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Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp Tsavo West, Tsavo National Park Kenya www.finchhattons.com reservations@finchhattons.com +254 203577500

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African Bush Camps Cape Town South Africa africanbushcamps.com contact@africanbushcamps.com +27 217010270

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Bally Vaughan Game Park Harare Zimbabwe www.ballyvaughan.co.zw management.ballyvaughan@gmail.com +263 783137147

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Butterfly Paradise Siem Reap Cambodia www.butterflyparadise.net butterflyparadisesr@gmail.com +855 973101340

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Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort Bunaken Island Indonesia www.bunakenoasis.com georgie.bartlett@bunakenoasis.com +44 7557105593

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EcoTravel Cottages Bukit Lawang Bukit Lawang Indonesia www.sumatra-ecotravel.com/sumatra-hotel info@sumatra-ecotravel.com +62 82276092633

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Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Ubud Ubud, Bali Indonesia www.monkeyforestubud.com info@monkeyforestubud.com +62 361971304

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Asian Oasis Bangkok Thailand www.asian-oasis.com fo@asian-oasis.com / rsvn@asian-oasis.com +66 225359901

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Elephant Hills Phuket Thailand www.elephanthills.com info@elephanthills.com +66 935796644

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Aphrodite Hills Resort Kouklia Cyprus www.aphroditehills.com info@aphroditehills.com +357 99346888

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Fasouri Watermania Waterpark Lemesos Cyprus www.fasouri-watermania.com info@fasouri-watermania.com +357 25714235

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Minthis Pafos Cyprus www.minthisresort.com info@minthisresort.com +357 26842000

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St Raphael Marina Pyrgos Cyprus www.straphael.com/en/straphaelmarina marinarec1@straphael.com +357 25834255

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SantaPark Rovaniemi Finland santaparkarcticworld.com/santapark info@santapark.com +358 600301203

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Athens Wine Tasting Athens Greece www.athens-winetasting.com info@athens-winetasting.com +30 6977912893

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Italy Creative Milan Italy www.italycreative.it welcome@italycreative.it +39 3891719221

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Vacchina Piercarlo Truffle Hunting Turin Italy www.trufflehunting.it piercarlovacchina@gmail.com +39 3393887100

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Dark Sky Association Alqueva Portugal darkskyalqueva.com info@darkskyalqueva.com +351 966580005

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L’AND Vineyards Montemor-o-Novo Portugal www.l-and.com c.santos@l-and.com +351 939094583

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Grimselwelt Innertkirchen Switzerland www.grimselwelt.ch welcome@grimselwelt.ch +41 339822626

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Passenger Diaries Switzerland Tours & Experiences Lucerne Switzerland www.passengerdiaries.com info@passengerdiaries.com +41 415355516

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Mont Choisy Le Golf Grand Baie Mauritius www.montchoisy.com/en/golf/golf-in-mauritius teetime@montchoisygolf.com +230 2601000

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La Vanille Nature Park Riviere des Anguilles Mauritius www.lavanille-naturepark.com annechristine.lavanillepark@myt.mu +230 57330413

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Le Caudan Waterfront Port Louis Mauritius www.caudan.com consult@promotionanddevelopment.com +230 2119500

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Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club Trou d’Eau Douce Mauritius www.ileauxcerfsgolfclub.com info@iacgolf.mu +230 52527580

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Alphonse Island Alphonse Island Seychelles www.alphonse-island.com reservations@alphonse-island.com +27 824964570

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Cousine Island Cousine Island Seychelles www.cousineisland.com kirstenkeeley@cousineisland.com +27 664120924

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Denis Private Island Denis Island Seychelles denisisland.com info@denisisland.com +248 4288963

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Cosmoledo Eco Camp Mahé Seychelles www.bluesafari.com reservations@bluesafari.com +27 760191218

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Blue Safari Seychelles Pointe Larue Seychelles www.bluesafari.com li@storringtonpr.com +44 3447364106

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Toroverde RAK Ras Al Khaimah United Arab Emirates www.toroverdeuae.com info@toroverdeuae.com +971 502439914

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Go2Africa Cape Town South Africa www.go2africa.com contact@go2africa.com +27 214814900

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Horizon Horseback South Africa & Botswana Vaalwater South Africa www.ridinginafrica.com laura@ridinginafrica.com +27 834191929

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Asana Old Wooden House Siem Reap Cambodia

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Dragoon Yacht - Bali Party & Private Charters Bali Indonesia www.dragoonyachts.com info@dragoonyachts.com +91 9588874696

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The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip Phuoc Thuan Vietnam www.thebluffshotram.com info@thebluffshotram.com +84 2543788666

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Ultimate Driving Tours Melbourne Australia www.ultimatedrivingtours.com info@ultimatedrivingtours.com +61 300313343

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VIP Escape Sofia Bulgaria vip-escape.com ops@vip-escape.com +39 3498338982

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MINT Snowboarding Morzine France mintsnowboarding.com info@mintsnowboarding.com +33 450841388

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Athens Wine Tasting Athens Greece www.athens-winetasting.com info@athens-winetasting.com +30 6977912893

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Culinary Backstreets Athens Greece culinarybackstreets.com/category/cities-category/athens

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Secret Food Tours Athens Athens Greece www.secrettours.com/athens contact@essor.co.uk +31 858886674

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The Greek Gourmet Tours Athens Greece www.thegreekgourmettours.com anastasia@enviableevents.com +30 6980918639

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Portugal A2Z Walking & Biking Leiria Portugal www.portugal-a2z.com info@a2z.pt +351 911122293

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Aterra Eco Boutique São Teotonio Portugal aterra.pt info@aterra.pt +351 936914279

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Reserva Alecrim Amazing Glamping Santiago do Cacém Portugal www.reservaalecrim.com reservaalecrim@gmail.com +351 960396839

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The State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg Russia www.hermitagemuseum.org events@hermitage.ru +7 8127109644

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Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre Brentwood United Kingdom www.brentwoodskicentre.co.uk info@brentwoodskicentre.co.uk +44 1277211994

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Big Blue Adventures Wales & Portugal Cardiff United Kingdom www.explorebigblue.com hello@explorebigblue.com +44 7947376095

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Keswick Adventures Keswick United Kingdom www.keswickadventures.co.uk info@keswickadventures.co.uk +44 7712162088

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Health Travel London United Kingdom www.health.travel hello@health.travel +44 7534317166

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Adventrus Holidays London United Kingdom www.adventrus.com info@adventrus.com +44 2037440141

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The Luxury Safari Co Malmesbury United Kingdom www.theluxurysafaricompany.com info@theluxurysafaricompany.com +44 7812212396

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Camp Kerala Pilton United Kingdom www.campkerala.com michelle@campkerala.com +44 749860077

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Planet Travel Holidays Southwick United Kingdom www.planettravelholidays.com info@planettravelholidays.com +44 1273921001

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Secret Paradise Maldives Malé Maldives secretparadise.mv sales@secretparadise.mv +960 3355590

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Shadowpalm Tours South Malé Atoll Maldives www.shadowpalm.com shadowpalm@maafushi.com +960 9960109

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Dodo Divers Calodyne Mauritius www.dododivers.com info@dododivers.com +230 57105564

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Ocean Spirit Scuba Diving Pereybèré Mauritius www.osdiving.com info@osdiving.com +230 2634468

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Horazis Vacoas Mauritius www.venturemauritius.com horazis@venturemauritius.com +230 58148805

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Beach Shak Seychelles Beau Vallon Seychelles www.facebook.com/beachshakseychelles beachshakseychelles@gmail.com +248 2515157

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Atoll Divers Seychelles Mahé Seychelles atolldiverseychelles.com atolldivers.seychelles@gmail.com +248 2514003

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Balloon Adventures Dubai Dubai United Arab Emirates www.ballooning.ae marketing@hero-experiences.com +971 44409827

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Platinum Heritage Dubai United Arab Emirates www.platinum-heritage.com marketing@hero-experiences.com +971 44409827

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Canmore Cave Tours Canmore Canada www.canmorecavetours.com info@canmorecavetours.com +1 4036788819

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