Travel’s best of the best: The inaugural Traveller Awards announced
Welcome to the inaugural Traveller Awards – the 120 places, people and experiences we love. Our globetrotting writers and editors have selected favourites in 12 categories from their past year of travel, recognising everything from innovation to change makers and style leaders. You’ll find immersive experiences, affordable holidays, the latest in wellness and the best adventures. And we salute our Hall of Fame icons, those consistently excellent places or brands that deliver time and time again. - Trudi Jenkins, Traveller Content Director
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The 10 best-value travel experiences
From a Michelin-starred hawker shop to an affordable high-end hotel, we’ve traversed the globe for the best bargains in travel right now.
- by Traveller team
The biggest change makers
We shine a spotlight on the industry heavyweights setting the trends, and leading the charge in the travel space.
- by Traveller team
Ten of the greatest innovations
From a cutting-edge airline cabin to a trailblazing way to experience the outback, these new experiences are the ones you’ll want.
- by Traveller team
Travel’s greatest reinventions
Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.
- by Traveller team
The winners for fun times
Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, these experiences around the world will let you forget any seriousness and enjoy yourself.
- by Traveller team
Leaders in style and design
From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp, to a sexy Italian high-speed train, this is the list for design aficionados.
- by Traveller team
Top food and drink
If you’re the type to curate an entire travel itinerary around your must-eats, then this list is for you.
- by Traveller team
Award-winning adventures
Hands up if you’re a part-time explorer? From a polar plunge to an end-of-the-world expedition in pure comfort, we’ve got you covered.
- by Traveller team
The most immersive experiences
If you like to get under the skin of a destination – with a few indulgences to boot – then these extraordinary global experiences are for you.
- by Traveller team
The leaders in sustainability
From staying in an upcycled train carriage to signing a tourist pledge, these nations and operators prove there’s no single approach for protecting the planet.
- by Traveller team
Outstanding wellness experiences
Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.
- by Traveller team
The Traveller Hall of Fame
We salute our icons of travel, those consistently excellent places or brands that deliver time and time again.
- by Traveller team
Insider intel: Traveller’s writers share their 22 top discoveries
Our roaming reporters check their notepads, sharing secret addresses and perennial favourites from their past year of travel.
- by Traveller team
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