The British Travel Awards 2024 highlight the very best leisure travel companies across the UK and we have been nominated for the Best Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals for the third year running. After winning the silver award last year, we are delighted and honoured to be recognised once again, alongside so many other incredible companies.
As this prestigious award is voted for by the public, this is your chance to have your say.
Plus, just by voting in the British Travel Awards 2024, you will be in with a chance of winning over 20 amazing prizes as a thank you for taking the time to vote. These include cruises, travel vouchers, villa breaks and rail tours. see details below.
The prize is available for any 2025 villa holiday featured on the Solmar Villas website and must be taken before 31st December 2025. The prize includes any ‘exclusive’ villa in the Solmar Villa Holidays portfolio in any European destination, flights from any UK airport and car hire.
With villa holidays available across all the holiday hot-spots of Europe, ranging from villas for couples, families, sea view and beach view properties – you are sure to find the perfect holiday from the Solmar Villas collection.
Terms & Conditions
Prize may not be taken between 01/07/25 – 31/08/25. The prize must be taken as one holiday and cannot be split over multiple breaks. No cash alternative available. If the package chosen exceeds £5,000 then the winner may cover any additional costs themselves.
Just for taking the time to vote in this year’s British Travel Awards, one lucky voter will win a £5,000 holiday voucher to redeem against any holiday offered by Ionian and Aegean Island Holidays.
This award-winning Greek island villa holiday specialist offers all types of villa based holidays for families, couples and groups of friends across the beautiful Greek islands and you can use your voucher towards all elements of your holiday (including flights/car-hire) booked with Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays. You are sure to find your perfect Greek luxury holiday getaway with this magnificent prize.
You must book your holiday for travel between April and 31 October 2025 (except 1 – 30 May 2025) – so you will have plenty to choose from! Take a look at what’s available at: http://www.ionianislandholidays.com
Terms & Conditions
Usual booking conditions apply, Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays Ts and Cs are available via their website.
The voucher will expire on 31 October 2025.
Winners will be notified of their prize by email by 15 October 2024.
If you spend more than £5,000 on your villa holiday, you just pay the difference – but no cash or credit will be given if you spend less than the voucher value of £5,000.
If you cancel a holiday booked by using the voucher – no cash alternative will be offered.
The lucky winner of this prize can choose to travel on a cruise from Riviera Travel’s range of exciting 5-star European River Cruises* for a duration of 8 days or less, departing between April and November 2025. The prize includes on standard cabin for two people (either twin, double or single occupancy), and will include return travel from the UK to the ship’s port, all meals onboard, all excursions as advertised in the chosen cruise itinerary – PLUS a superior drinks package, complimentary onboard Wi-Fi and tea and coffee throughout.
Standard booking terms and conditions from Riviera Travel apply, and the prize in non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives.
*Excludes cruises on the river Duoro.
For more information about Riviera Travel and to start looking at the river cruises on offer (just in case you win this magnificent prize) head to: http://www.rivieratravel.co.uk
Enjoy 8 days in the beautiful Lake Garda, courtesy of award-winning company Newmarket Holidays.
The lucky winner of this prize and a companion can fly from a choice of UK Airports and will stay in your choice of 3 or 4 star hotels. Departures are on a choice of dates between April and October 2025.
So, get ready to relax and unwind beside the blue waters of Lake Garda and take the opportunity to explore the city of Verona, the setting that inspired Romeo and Juliet. There are a number of optional guided excursions which you can take advantage of (additional cost).
Your prize will include:
Return flights UK to Italy
Return airport/hotel transfers
Seven nights bed and breakfast or half board accommodation in your chosen Lake Garda hotel
You could be setting sail from London Tilbury on 4th October 2025 for 7 nights in a Superior Balcony cabin on board Ambassador Cruise Line’s ship “Ambience”. The cruise is for two people sharing a superior balcony cabin on Ambassador’s Scandinavia Explorer cruise.
Venture on a Scandinavian odyssey that showcases the beauty of Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Skagen, and Esbjerg. Roam the vibrant streets of Sweden’s Gothenburg before sailing to Denmark to marvel at the fairy-tale charm of Copenhagen and explore the artistic enclave of Skagen. Finally, embrace Esbjerg’s maritime heritage and breathtaking coastal landscapes to round out your North Sea journey.
Whilst on board, enjoy the culinary delights on offer, with everything from full English breakfasts, casual style lunches and six course gala dinners. The three-deck Centre Court offers shopping, casino and 11 bars and lounges to choose from, including the Observatory for cabarets and late night dancing, the Palladium for shows and entertainment and there is also the active studio, gymn and wellness spa plus hot tubs and outdoor pool – weather permitting!
To find out more about this amazing cruise prize and to check out all the facilities on board Ambience, go to http://www.ambassadorcruiseline.com and search for cruise code A12522 “Scandinavia Explorer”.
Terms & Conditions
Usual Ambassador cruise line terms and conditions apply. Gratuities of £7 per person, per night are not included. All drinks and expenditure of a personal nature, ie: laundry, shopping etc are not included. Full ts and cs are available at the http://
On the green Greek island of Lefkada you can find three of Europe’s hottest prize-winning holidays: Wildwind (dinghy and cat sailing), Wildwind Adventures (water sports sampler) and Healthy Options (Yoga, Pilates & fitness).
BTA voters have the chance to win a unique 7-day holiday for two. Wildwind Adventures is the ultimate watersports sampler: try sailing, windsurfing, scuba-diving, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, sea safari and more. Healthy Options is the Yoga holiday that truly is a holiday – you never came back this relaxed! With Wildwind, you get to experience Europe’s premier dinghy and cat sailing holiday, sporting a strong reputation built over 35 years.
Whilst there is only one winner, the prize is for two people, and each person can choose the programme that suits them best. The prize is available to take in 2025 and includes return flights from Gatwick, seven nights beachside hotel accommodation and a choice of any of our three sports/activity programmes. Either guest can choose the programme that suits them best.
• Choose any Sunday to travel, between May 3rd and Sep 27th 2025 (subject to availability at time of reservation – excludes May Bank Holidays weeks and July and August)
• Travel insurance is not included
• The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative offered
See the swaying palms, beautiful beaches, and handsome cities of the Canary Islands and Portugal in 2025. Across two weeks, you’ll dock in seven destinations sailing on one of P&O’s newest ships, the Iona.
What’s included in this prize
• 14 nights onboard Iona, in an Inside Cabin for two people
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the ship
• Tips
• All port taxes and fees
This magnificent cruise sets sail from Southampton on 8 November 2025, the prize winner must be able to travel on this date for the 14 night cruise, there is no alternative date or cash alternative available if the winner is unable to travel.
Itinerary:
Sailing aboard Iona for 14 nights, you will call at:
• Lanzarote… home to beautiful sun-bleached buildings and a Mediterranean-style promenade—visit the 16th-century Castillo San Gabriel or marvel at artworks at the Museum of International and Contemporary Art.
• Gran Canaria… spend the day in Las Palmas, known for its sunny languor and friendly vibe along the sandy sweep of Las Canteras beach, or admire dramatic variations of terrain from the green north to the desert-like south on a trip around the island.
• Tenerife… this island, rich in biodiversity and natural beauty, is the “striking grande dame” of the Canaries (Lonely Planet). The bustling capital, Santa Cruz, is a handsome city that will keep you busy for the day.
• Funchal… head to the picturesque Madeira Botanical Gardens or admire stunning views over the island with a ride on the Funchal Cable Car.
• Cádiz… here you can wander among swaying palms, golden domes, and whitewashed cathedrals. It is also the departure point for tours to Seville, the sun-soaked capital of Andalusia.
• Vigo… this port in northern Spain is surrounded by green hills, and its historic core is an inviting spot for a stroll where you can nibble on tapas and sip an authentic sangria at one of the many bars. You can also catch a ferry to the white-sand beaches on nearby Cíes Islands.
• La Coruna… admire the Tower of Hercules, the 57m high lighthouse, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been in continuous use for over 2000 years.
For more information about Travelzoo and the holidays and offers available from this award-winning company all year round, visit https://www.travelzoo.com/uk/
Terms & Conditions
What’s not included in this prize:
Any upgrades, on board packages or additional port excursions – available to book direct with P&O Cruises.
Travel Insurance, including Covid-cover (this is a mandatory requirement from P&O Cruises)
Any specific dietary requirements or accessibility requirements must be arranged with P&O Cruises direct.
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