TravelAge West, the leading travel industry trade publication in the western United States, has announced its Editor’s Picks as part of the magazine’s 2010 WAVE Awards.
The Editor’s Picks were chosen by Editor-in-Chief Ken Shapiro and the entire editorial team of TravelAge West. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.
2010 TravelAge West Editor's Picks
CRUISE
Best Onboard Entertainment
• Disney Cruise Line
• Holland America Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Royal Caribbean International
Best Teen Program
• Carnival Cruise Lines
• Disney Cruise Line
• Royal Caribbean International
Best Cruise-Tour Program
• Celebrity Cruises
• Holland America Line
• Princess Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International
Cruise Line with the Highest Client Satisfaction (less than 1,100 passengers)
• Crystal Cruises
• Oceania Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• The Yachts of Seabourn
• Silversea Cruises
• Windstar Cruises
Cruise Line with the Highest Client Satisfaction (more than 1,100 passengers)
• Carnival Cruise Lines
• Celebrity Cruises
• Costa Cruises
• Holland America Line
• Princess Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International
Best New Ship (Ocean-going)
• Carnival Dream, Carnival Cruise Lines
• Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Cruises
• Costa Luminosa, Costa Cruises
• Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International
• Seabourn Odyssey, The Yachts of Seabourn
Cruise Line Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
• Carnival Cruise Lines
• Celebrity Cruises
• Holland America Line
• Princess Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International
Best U.S. Homeport
• Fort Lauderdale
• Miami
• San Diego
• Seattle
Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising
• Amawaterways
• Avalon Waterways
• Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
• Victoria Cruises
• Viking River Cruises
Best New Ship (River Cruise)
• Avalon Affinity, Avalon Waterways
• Swiss Jewel, Tauck
• Amalyra, Amawaterways
• River Beatrice, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
• Victoria Jenna, Victoria Cruises
• Viking Legend, Viking River Cruises
River Cruise Line Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
• Amawaterways
• Avalon Waterways
• Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
• Viking River Cruises
HOTELS & RESORTS
Hotel/Resort Chain Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
• Aston Hotels & Resorts
• Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
• Marriott International
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
• Sandals
• Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Hawaii
• The Kahala Hotel & Resort (Oahu)
• Koa Kea Hotel & Resort (Kauai)
• Mauna Kea Resort (Big Island)
• Outrigger Reef on the Beach (Oahu)
• The Royal Hawaiian Hotel (Oahu)
Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Mexico
• Azul Sensatori Hotel, by Karisma (Riviera Maya)
• Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas)
• Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa (Cancun)
• Hacienda Tres Rios Cancun Resort & Spa (Riviera Maya)
• The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort (Punta Mita)
Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Caribbean
• Cap Maison Luxury Villa Resort & Spa (St. Lucia)
• Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
• Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall (Jamaica)
Best Luxury Resort, Hawaii
• Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu (Big Island)
• Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea (Maui)
• Halekulani Hotel (Oahu)
• The Kahala Hotel & Resort (Oahu)
• The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua (Maui)
Best Resort for a Romance Vacation, Hawaii
• Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa (Kauai)
• Halekulani Hotel (Oahu)
• Hanalei Colony Resort (Kauai)
• Hotel Hana-Maui (Maui)
• Waimea Plantation Cottages (Kauai)
Best Resort for a Romance Vacation, Mexico
• Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso (Riviera Maya)
• La Casa Que Canta (Zihuatanejo)
• Las Brisas Acapulco (Acapulco)
• Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort (Los Cabos)
• Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya (Riviera Maya)
Best Resort for a Romance Vacation, Caribbean
• Anse Chastanet Resort (St. Lucia)
• Couples Swept Away (Jamaica)
• Sandals Grande St. Lucian (St. Lucia)
• Sunset at the Palms (Jamaica)
• The Caves (Jamaica)
Best All-Inclusive Resort, Mexico
• Club Med Ixtapa Pacific (Ixtapa)
• Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa (Cancun)
• Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya (Riviera Maya)
• Royal Hideaway Playacar (Riviera Maya)
• Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya (Riviera Maya)
Best All-Inclusive Resort, Caribbean
• Beaches Turks & Caicos (Turks & Caicos)
• Club Med Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
• Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa (Dominican Republic)
• Sandals Whitehouse European Village (Jamaica)
DESTINATION
Favorite European City
• Berlin
• Dublin
• London
• Madrid
• Vienna
Favorite Asian City
• Bangkok
• Hong Kong
• Shanghai
• Singapore
• Tokyo
Best Destination for a Honeymoon/Romance Vacation
• Hawaii
• Jamaica
• Mexico
• Tahiti
Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction, USA
• Las Vegas
• Oahu
• Orlando
• San Francisco
Best of the West: Best City for a Foodie Vacation
• Honolulu
• Las Vegas
• Los Angeles
• Portland
• San Francisco
Favorite Three-Night Destination to Sell
• Disneyland
• Las Vegas
• New York City
• San Diego
• Seattle
AIRLINE
Best Airline, Domestic
• American Airlines
• Continental Airlines
• JetBlue
• Southwest Airlines
Best Airline, International
• Cathay Pacific Airways
• Lufthansa
• Singapore Airlines
• Thai Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
TOUR OPERATOR
Best Tour Operator, Escorted
• Brendan
• Collette Vacations
• Globus Family of Brands
• Tauck
• Trafalgar Tours
Best Tour Operator, FIT
• Apple Vacations
• Classic Vacations
• Gogo Worldwide Vacations
• Travel Bound
• Travel Impressions
Tour Operator Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
• Classic Vacations
• Globus Family of Brands
• Pleasant Holidays
• Tauck
• Trafalgar Tours
Most Knowledgeable Tour Operator Reservations Staff
• Classic Vacations
• Globus Family of Brands
• Tauck
Best Tour Operator, Africa
• Abercrombie & Kent
• African Travel, Inc.
• Big Five Tours & Expeditions
• Micato Safaris
Best Tour Operator, Asia
• Orient Flexi-Pax Tours
• Pacific Delight Tours
• Ritz Tours
• Sita World Tours
Best Tour Operator, Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific
• All About Tours
• Australian Pacific Touring (APT)
• Goway Travel
• Qantas Vacations
Best Tour Operator, Europe
• Collette Vacations
• Insight Vacations
• Globus Family of Brands
• Tauck
• Trafalgar Tours
Best Tour Operator, Hawaii
• All About Hawaii
• Apple Vacations
• Blue Sky Tours
• Classic Vacations
• Pleasant Holidays
Best Tour Operator, Mexico
• Apple Vacations
• Classic Vacations
• Gogo Worldwide Vacations
• Pleasant Holidays
• Travel Impressions
Best Tour Operator, Middle East
• Abercrombie & Kent
• General Tours
• IsramWorld
• Ya’lla Tours
Best Tour Operator USA/Canada
• Globus Family of Brands
• Gogo Worldwide Vacations
• Tauck
• Travel Impressions
CAR RENTAL
Car Rental Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
• Alamo Rent A Car
• Avis Rent A Car
• Budget Rent A Car
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz Car Rental
RAIL
Best North American Rail Vacation Provider
• Alaska Railroad
• Amtrak
• Rocky Mountaineer
• Via Rail Canada
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