LUXlife Magazine – Travel & Tourism Awards 2024
I am excited to tell you that a few months ago I was informed, out of the blue, that I had been nominated for an award from the LUXlife Magazine. As if being nominated was not exciting enough, I last week learned that I have indeed won my very first award as a Travel Blogger for the “Best Emerging Travel Blog 2024 – UK“.
Needless to say, I am delighted. After 30 years in the travel industry, the arrival of COVID-19 in 2020 and the need to care for an ageing and poorly parent unexpectedly caused me to reset, rethink, reboot and redirect my career.
I am truly loving this journey which is creating a lifetime of memories and giving me the freedom and independence to express myself through my photography and writing.
To be recognised in this way is both exciting and flattering.
A Message From LUXLife Magazine
For many people, travel is a positive form of escapism, serving as a much-needed break from the stress of work and the monotony of everyday life. For others, travel is a thrilling adventure characterised by the exploration of new places, the discovery of new foods, and the creation of life-long memories.
No matter their motivations, the strong desire that people feel to embark on journeys across the world fuels the success of the travel and tourism industry, which not only provides employment to millions of people but also contributes greatly to the world’s economy.
For the eighth year in a row, the LUXlife Travel & Tourism Awards sets out to recognise the excellence of the sector’s best enterprises, from luxurious resorts to quaint campsites to unique tour operators. Our winners go above and beyond for their clients, providing them with unforgettable experiences that will stay with them forever.
Awards Coordinator Jessie Wilson commented, “It has been a pleasure to host this year’s Travel & Tourism Awards, and I am delighted to congratulate our winners on their success. I wish them all the best and look forward to seeing them flourish throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond!”
Please visit LUXlife Magazine where you can view the winner’s supplement and full winners list.
Thank You
It’s not my goal to win awards but if they come my way I will, of course, embrace them. It is, however, my goal to keep growing, learning and developing my blog as well as entertaining and informing my audience about destinations or experiences which are not perhaps the first that spring to mind.
Throughout my travel career, I have championed those off-the-beaten-track specialist destinations instead of the traditional favourites. Last year alone I visited many fabulous authentic places including Cuba, Biarritz, Andros, Naxos, San Sebastian, La Gomera, Cangas De Onis, and Bolzano, and I even took a trip on a luxury expedition Ice breaker!
So far this year I have spent my time writing, learning more about website tech and social media, plus the best bit, making plans for some exciting trips in 2024. The first of these is in early May with a truly amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience…. more of that nearer the time!
So my thanks to LUXlife magazine and all those hotels, tour operators, cruise companies, tourist offices and travel partners who have shown faith in my efforts and supported me along the road thus far.
So… till next time… from the Award Winning… “Just One For The Road”.
