Winner:PLATINUM Best Family Travel Brand
Who:Scott Dunn
What:Family friendly resorts, located in the Mediterranean, UAE, Indian Ocean and the French Alps
Why:
This extensive collection of family friendly luxury resorts located in the Mediterranean, UAE, Indian Ocean and the French Alps really excited our judges who felt
this travel brand’s level of care and entertainement resources for children were superb. Their Explorers Kids Club, for children aged from 4 months to 11+ years, offers an amazing array of activities, equipment and toys in a warm and exciting setting. Scott Dunn’s recent partnership with SENNIES, a Special Educational Needs (SEN) childcare service also impressed the JDA panel.
I love the SEN partnership - what a great concept and resource for families! Also great to hear about the new winter sun destinations. A forward looking company that’s doing exciting things for the family travel industry.
Thoughtful kids club offerings at luxury resorts. Not only great activities and a comprehensive program, but SENNIES (a Special Educational Needs (SEN) childcare service) offers more for a wider group of kids.
So much thought and care has gone into children’s entertainment and wellbeing here. I love the spectacular play centres and swimming pools that always wow the little ones.
Winner:JOINT GOLD Best Family Travel Brand
Who:Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts
What:Martinhal Family Resorts and Hotels, Portugal
Why:
Our judges were enamoured with these stylish, luxurious holiday resorts that make family relaxation and entertainment a priority. The spacious apartment style rooms designed for families to spread out and relax with every bit of equipment they could possibly need on hand, really appealed to our judges who felt this travel brand understood the balance of downtime, privacy and adventure desired by growing families. The panel appreciated clever touches like rounded furniture and a baby concierge service and felt the well-thought-out teen sports clubs, family spa treatments and yoga classes provided a broad range of activities to suit all interests and ages.
An incredibly welcoming and thoughtful family travel brand who really go the extra mile to ensure the comfort of their guests. Having stayed at a couple of the resorts for work - I wouldn't hesitate to rebook for our family holidays, especially Chiado, the perfect Lisbon base.
We’ve stayed in these properties a number of times and adore them! It’s one of my very favourite family travel brands out there. You can tell that parents have created this concept, as every detail has been well thought out and there’s an understanding of what’s needed for families away from home.
A nice arrangement of offerings for children.
This sounds fabulous. I love how bright and airy these resorts are with décor that feels super creative and relaxing. A lovely welcoming environment for families that feels luxurious but not too precious.
Winner:JOINT GOLD Best Family Travel Brand
Who:Quinta do Lago
What:Family resort and lifestyle destination, Algarve
Why:
Our judges felt this family resort and lifestyle destination situated in the heart of the Algarve, provided a wonderful home from home for their guests where families could really relax, eat at an exciting range of restaurants and immerse themselves in the surrounding nature, wellness and sports facilities. The panel agreed that the broad selection of activities on offer, including mini golf, family cycle rides open air movies and sports camps for the kids would be perfect for families with diverse interests and needs.
This is the sort of resort that caters for all members of the family - the ones who like adventure, those after some me-time, and if I was thinking about myself, the cool 'retro Palm Springs vibes' of the Magnolia is what would make me book. I soooo want to visit this hotel.
This looks like a fabulous resort for families who want world class sporting facilities with plenty of exciting entertainment for the little ones.
Winner:JOINT SILVER Best Family Travel Brand
Who:Bushbaby Travel
What:Bespoke, worldwide family adventures
Why:
Bushbaby travel are definitely doing something very right. Having been in the business of designing and delivering amazing family holidays for 20 years, their repeat custom is a testament to the amazing job they do. Our judges were touched to learn that the brand now books honeymoons for clients who once travelled with them as children! Taking
the legwork out of planning a family holiday, Bushbaby will not only book flights and
accommodation, but seek out authentic and exciting experiences in unique locations around the world, specifically tailored to a family’s needs, while you sit back and relax.
If you want to plan an amazing family holiday to remember, Bushbaby’s highly experienced team know all the places and local experiences to make the whole experience magical.
Curators of magical memories. An amazing service that takes the stress out of planning a family holiday.
Such a great company and resource for families who travel. The website is really well designed - I like that there are categories for the kid’s age groups and it’s easy to navigate. Plenty of great detail. The wealth of 20 year’s worth of experience shines through.
Winner:JOINT SILVER Best Family Travel Brand
Who:Oliver’s Travels
What:A curated collection of 10,000 luxury villas and châteaux
Why:
Our judges were extremely impressed by the range of amazing holiday homes on offer, from snowy Lapland getaways to sun-soaked villas. The free concierge service that can arrange everything from private chefs to spa treatments was a big hit with the JDA panel who loved the idea of a stunning, secluded holiday home chosen with family groups in mind, with the added option of luxury treatments and exciting itineraries on tap.
There are so many examples of families booking holiday villas only to find they’re not up to scratch or suitable for kids. This cleverly curated selection of properties means every booking exceeds expectation and the concierge service is superb.
Every property on the Oliver’s Travels website is stunning. The new city apartment selection looks great for families with older kids who want to immerse themselves in culture. A fantastic offering.
I enjoyed the blog section of the website, with interesting and relevant articles. There’s a great selection of luxury villas, perfect for family holidays. Easy to navigate website with a dedicated family section.
