Travelzoo Destination Awards 2015: Winners Revealed
On Wednesday, 30 September, we held our second Travelzoo Destination Awards in London. Champagne was drunk, canapés were consumed and big shiny awards were dispensed – among the big winners on the night were Italy (which was named Top Destination in Europe), Barbados (Top in Caribbean) and Vietnam (Top in Southeast Asia).
Crucially, winners were selected by Travelzoo members. Ahead of the event, we asked 1,000 people to tell us which destinations topped their wish list. Here's how they voted:
Top in Africa – South Africa
Runners-up: Kenya, followed by Tanzania
Top in Asia – India
Runners-up: China and Sri Lanka (joint 2nd place) followed by Japan
Top in Australia-Pacific – Australia
Runners-up: New Zealand, followed by Fiji
Top in Caribbean – Barbados
Runners-up: St Lucia, followed by Cuba
Top in Central America – Mexico
Runners-up: Costa Rica, followed by Panama
Top in Europe – Italy
Runners-up: Spain, followed by Greece
Top in Indian Ocean – Maldives
Runners-up: Seychelles, followed by Mauritius
Top in Middle East – UAE
Runners-up: Israel, followed by Oman
Top in North Africa (new category) – Morocco & Egypt (joint winners)
Runners-up: Western Sahara, followed by Algeria
Top in North America – USA
Runner-up: Canada
Top in South America – Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Runners-up: Peru, followed by Brazil
Top in Southeast Asia – Vietnam
Runners-up: Thailand, followed by Indonesia
Top Ski Destination (new category) – Canada
Runners-up: France and USA (joint 2nd place), followed by Austria and Switzerland (joint 3rd place)
Top UK Getaway (new category) – Cornwall
Runners-up: Lake District, followed by Scotland