Lonely planet tourism awards 2013

Lonely planet tourism awards 2013

India found its better position in almost all sections of Lonely Planet Magazine Travel Awards 2013.Kerala selected as one of the best home stay spot.

The winners are:

India's Favourite Destination – Australia

Best Emerging Destination – Ireland (International), Gujarat (Indian)

Best Destination for Culture – Italy (International), Rajasthan (Indian)

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

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

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

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

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

Best Destination for Relaxation – Bali (International), Kerala (Indian)

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

Best Destination for Romance – France (International), Jammu & Kashmir (Indian)

Best Airline: Economy – Singapore Airlines (International), IndiGo (Indian)

Best Airline: Business/ First-class – Emirates (International), Jet Airways (Indian)

Best Wildlife Resort – Governors' Camp Masai Mara, Kenya (International), The OberoiVanyavilas, Ranthambore (Indian)

Best Hotel for Relaxation – Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali (International), The LeelaKovalam, Kerala (Indian)

Best Business Hotel – The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore (International), JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai (Indian)

Best Value Hotel – Amari Watergate Bangkok (International), Ginger Hotels (Indian)

Best Heritage Hotel – Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet (International), Devi Garh, Udaipur (Indian)

Best Luxury Hotel – The Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland (International), The OberoiUdaivilas, Udaipur (Indian)

Best Hotel for Romance – Chateau de la Chevre d'Or, Eze Village, France (International), Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan (Indian)

Best Homestay – Emerald Isle – The Heritage Villa, Allepey, Kerala

Best Tour Operator – Thomas Cook

Best Travel Portal – Makemytrip.com