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LEISURE LIFESTYLE

' Global Traveler's guide to the luxurious world of leisure travel

LETTER

New Perspective:

Acife with friend Hayes Leaver on top of Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg, Austria

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Grab Every Opportunity

hings are finally starting to go back to

normal — even if our new definition of

“normal” is quite different than before

the pandemic. After more than two years
of lockdowns; vaccines; and separation from family,
friends and bucket-list destinations; it’s safe to say we
all have a new outlook on life.

Only after we had the luxury of travel taken from
us did we realize how precious it is; and with countries
now opening up, airlines reinstating and adding new
flight routes, and cruise lines embarking on exciting
courses, we cannot let the chances that entice us slip
from our hands.

Now is the time to take every opportunity to see
the world, whether it’s finally visiting that destination
you have dreamt of or going to that restaurant about
which you heard rave reviews. Take life and travel and
Tun with it, for the world. holds so much beauty, and

many adventures await you.

As you read the Leisure Lifestyle Edition, place
yourself in these locations and imagine yourself on
these tours. Don’t push your dreams of travel into the
future; instead, let the inspiration found in this issue
guide you. Whether it’s visiting unique museums,
exploring small-town America, heading out on
international road trips or discovering the world’s Blue
Zones, do not let these adventures pass you by. Grab
every opportunity to see and experience the world,
and you will find yourself feeling more fulfilled and
enlightened.

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Sampling Spain: Christyn enjoys a glass of wine in Spain

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A Thirst for Travel

ravel offers a way of tasting life by sipping on

different flavors enhanced by our adventurous

senses. Global Traveler acts as a sommelier to

our readers, making suggestive pairings for
every occasion including honeymoon hot spots, luxury
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to Spain before accepting my new role, delighting in
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and Madrid’s Royal Palace,
Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Puerta de Ale: along with
tasting some of the best Mediterranean cuisine, tucked
away in the alleys of the city. Later in the summer, I again

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you might not have tasted before. We appreciate the
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Leisure at Its Best
Global Traveler announces the winners
of the 2022 Leisure Lifestyle Awards

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On Location

Travel-themed movies and TV series
take us On journeys realor magined

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Quirky Collections

Look for unique museums filled with
fascinating artifacts wherever you
travel.

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Leisure Lifestyle 2022

The Great International Road Trip
You don't need a translator to answer

the call of the open road abroad

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Living Long, Living Well
Discover the longevity secrets of the
world's Blue Zones.

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Isn't It Romantic?

Dive into a dreamy honeymoon
destination worthy of celebrating
your love.

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Small Towns, Big Magic
America's endearing towns and
villages serve up leisure at a more
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Leisure at Its Best

Global Traveler announces the winners of the 2022 Leisure
Lifestyle Awards. sy ximeerLy xROLINLANDER

ne decade of winners! ‘That's right, we're celebrating our 10th
Leisure Lifestyle Awards, our annual survey honoring the best in
the world of leisure and lifestyle travel, recognizing goods, scr-
vices, destinations, hotels, airlines and cruises. Read on to find out
the champions in this year’s milestone ranking — and congratulations to them!
Let’s begin with our destination winners, some of the best cities, islands
and towns around the world offering the ultimate in leisure travel. Kick back in

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Best Adventure Destination, Domestic:
Alaska

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any of these exceptional, award-winning spots, starting with
Greece, Best Historical Attractions, International; and Savan-

nah, Georgia, Best Historical Attractions, Domestic. History
buffs, those are the destinations for you, and adventure seekers,
here’s your round-up: India is Best Adventure Destination,
International, for the second consecutive year; while Alaska
proves the Best Adventure Destination, Domestic, two years
running.

Lanai, Hawai'i, upset a four-time winner to take the top
spot for Best Beaches. The Dominican Republic now stands
as a two-time Best Caribbean Island winner, while Santorini
retains its Best Island in Europe title for the ninth consecutive
year. Cook Islands continucs its winning streak, winning Best
Island in the Pacific Rim for the seventh year in a row. Hilton
Head Island, South Carolina, takes its second win as Best
Best Leisure Destination in Africa:

Island in the United States.

Sports enthusiasts, listen up: Telluride, Colorado, Best
North Amcrican Ski Destination for the fourth year ina

row, is calling your name, while Whistler, British Columbia,

takes

ack its title as Best International Ski Destination.

Golfers, Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Florida, is
Best Golf Destination.

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Consider these other winning destinations as you plan

leisure travel: Charleston, South Carolina, Best Leisure

Destination in the United States for the third consecutive

year;
Best
Best

Morocco, Best Leisure Destination in Africa; istanbul,
-eisure Destination in Europe; Panama City, Panama,
Leisure Destination in Latin/South Amcrica; Cabo

San Lucas, Best Leisure Destination in Mexico; and Italy,

Best

Leisure Destination for Groups, for the second year in

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Best Airport for Recreation:
Denver International Airport

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Morocco.

Best Small-Ship Crui:
PauLGauguin

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Best Eco-Friendly Hotel Chain:
Acc Hotel

arow, Taipei takes its fifth title as Best Leisure Destination
in Asia, also earning it Quint Status, which recognizes those
who win the same award for five consecutive years.

Savannah, Georgia, and Dublin, Ireland, round out our
destination winners as Best Weckend Destination in North
America (three years running) and Best Weekend Destina-
tion in the World, respectively.

Let’s set sail with this year’s winning cruise lines, starting
with Holland America Line, Best Family Cruise Line for
the second consecutive year. Silversea Cruises takes a Best
Luxury Cruise Line win, while Emerald Cruise Line is
the winner of Best Value Cruise Line two years running.
Occania Cruises also takes its second win as Best Cruise
Line Suites for its Owner’s Suites.

Several cruise lines earn seventh consecutive wins this

THE PROCESS

Global Traveler conducted a surve

4, 2021-April 30, 2022, with open-en

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questions for the best in many categories o

leisure, luxury and lifestyle travel. This survey
ran in the magazine, as an insert to subscriber
copies, as a direct mail questionnaire, online
at global
emailed during the survey period. Only those

elerusa.com/leisureballot and

questionnaires with more than 50 percent of the

questions pleted were counted. Thase with

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fewer than 50 percent of the questions answered
‘arded. Employees of the magazine and

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could not participate in tne survey.

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WINNE
Best Beaches

1. Lanai, Hawai'i

2. Cayman Islands

3. Turks and Caicos

4. The Big Island, Hawai'i
5. Casta Rica

6. Lopes Mendes, Brazil
7.Mykonos, Greece

8. Phuket, Thailand

9. Krabi, Thailand

10. Honolulu, Hawai'i

Best Historical Attractions,
Domestic

1. Savannah, Georgia

2. Williamsourg, Virginia

3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
5. Washington, D.C.

6. Charleston, South Carolina
7. New Orleans, Louisiana

8. Boston, Massachusetts

9. Charlottesville, Virginia

10. Big Sur, California

Best Historical Attractions,
International

1. Greece

2. Italy

3. Turkey

4. Egypt

5. Spain

6. United Kingdom
7. Israel

8. India

9, Jordan

10. Peru

Best Adventure Destination,
Domestic

1. Alaska

2. Hilton Head, South Carolina
3. Alouquerque, New Mexico
4. Asheville, North Carolina

5. Nashville, Tennessee

6. Grand Canyon

7. Salt Lake City, Utah

8. Portland, Oregon

9. California

10. Montana

year: Paul Gauguin Cruises, Best Small-Ship Cruise Line;
Cunard, Best Large-Ship Cruise Line; and Princess Cruises,
Best Cruise Ship Excursions. Princess Cruises is a three-peat
on this year’s survey, also honored as Best Cruise Line Enter-

tainment, four years in a row, and Best Cruise Line to Alaska.

Ponant makes its second appearance as Best Adventure
Cruise Linc, and also wins Best Expedition Cruises. Uni-
world Boutique River Cruises earns Quint Status for its fifth
win as Best River Cruise Line. Seabourn has us seeing double
with two wins: Best Cruise Line Dining and Best Cruise
Line Spas for the fourth year in a row.

Captain's Club from Celebrity Cruises takes its second
Best Cruise Line Rewards Program title. Going around the
world? Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the Best World Cruise
winner, In the Caribbean, it’s all about Windstar Cruises,
Best Cruise Line Caribbean Sailings. Take off from the Port
of San Diego, Best Cruise Port.

Upsetting a seven-time winner, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts
shook up the Best Luxury Leisure Hotel Group in the World
category this year. The brand also appears topping the Best
Pet-Friendly Hotels ranking. Another winner that unseated
a former long-time favorite, InterContinental Hotels
& Resorts is Best Hotel Chain Resorts. Making its first
appearance ever on one of our surveys, Ace Hotel won Best
Eco-Friendly Hotel Chain.

Rounding out our hotel and resort winners, we have
Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Best Family Resort Chain in
the World; Club Med, Best Hotel Chain in the Caribbean;
Banyan Tree, Best Hotel Chain in Thailand; and Hyatt
Zilara, Best All-Inclusive Resort.

So much goes into executing the perfect leisure travel

trip. Here’s a look at the rest of this year’s survey honorees,

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starting with airports and airlines. We applaud the follow-
ing winners: Istanbul Grand Airport as Best Airport for

Layovers, and Denver International Airport, Best Airport for
Recreation.

TAP Air Portugal takes its fourth win for Best Stopover
Program, while Air Canada flics away with three awards:
Best Airline for Onboard Entertainment and Best Premium
Economy Class, both for the fourth consecutive year, and
Best Airline Onboard Menu in its business class cabin, for
the third year in a row. United Airlines earns its title as Best
Eco-Friendly Airline. Last, but certainly not least, Hawaiian
Airlines is Best Leisure Airline.

The band of winners continues with Abercrombie &
Kent, Best Tour Operator; Mascrati, Best Luxury Vehicle;
Ulysee Nardin, Favorite Luxury Watch Brand; Hertz, receiv-
ing Quint Status as five-time Best Leisure Car Rental; Na
Hoku, Best Destination Jewelry Brand for the third year ina
row; and Bacardi, Best Liquor Brand.

Congratulations to the 2022 Leisure Lifestyle Awards
winners!