The Lonely Planet Magazine’s Travel Awards 2015

Flight Shop has presented this year’s Travel Awards for Lonely Planet Magazine India which showcases the experiences that the Indian travelers love. After four years, the magazine called the travelers to pick their preferred destinations and hotels in India. The nominations were shortlisted by the board of professionals and travel experts; online voting was also held and LPMI readers also voted in the magazine.

The event was held at JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar last June 22, 2015. According to Vardhan Kondvikar Bio coming soon...   Kondvikar Family Tree (Info >> Read More... , the Editor of LMPI and one of the board, "The Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards, firmly established as the industry-best measure of what Indian travellers love, is now in its third year, taking the concept of relevant traveller-voted awards to new heights. Focussing this year on destinations and accommodation choices that Indians appreciate, we began with a strong list of nominees selected by industry-wide travel experts from India's premier travel facilitators, which were then voted on by Lonely Planet Magazine India's army of well-informed readers. We have some exciting new winners this year, alongside some perennial favourites, demonstrating the widening range of experiences that Indian are willing to open their hearts to."

The winner’s for this year’s Lonely Planet Travel Awards are:

India’s Favorite Destination this year is the United States of America.

Best Emerging Destination – South Korea (International), Daman & Diu (Indian)

Best Destination for Culture – China (International), Punjab (Indian)

Best Destination for Adventure – New Zealand (International), Uttarakhand (Indian)

Best Destination for Wildlife – South Africa (International), Madhya Pradesh (Indian)

Best Destination for Families – Singapore (International), Kerala (Indian)

Best Value Destination – Thailand (International), Goa (Indian)

Best Destination for Food & Drink – Hong Kong (International), New Delhi (Indian)

Best Destination for Relaxation – The Maldives (International), Puducherry (Indian)

Best Destination for Shopping – London (International), Mumbai (Indian)

Best Destination for Romance – Switzerland (International), Himachal Pradesh (Indian)

Best Wildlife Resort – Elephant Reach, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (International), The Oberoi Vanyavillas, Ranthambore, Rajasthan (Indian)

Best Hotel for Relaxation – The Leela Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Best Business Hotel – St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London (International), ITC Maurya, New Delhi (Indian)

Best Value Hotel – The House of MG, Ahmedabad

Best Heritage Hotel – Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

Best Luxury Hotel – Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, Switzerland (International), Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, (Indian)

Best Hotel for Romance – Ri Kynjai – Serenity by the Lake, Shillong, Meghalaya

Best Homestay – Silver Brook Estate, Coorg