{"id":3779,"date":"2017-05-31T13:34:13","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T13:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/?p=3779"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:44:27","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T18:44:27","slug":"national-geographic-traveller-uk-announces-winners-inaugural-big-sleep-awards-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/national-geographic-traveller-uk-announces-winners-inaugural-big-sleep-awards-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"National Geographic Traveller (UK) announces the winners of its inaugural Big Sleep Awards 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Geographic Traveller<\/em><\/strong> (UK) announces the winners of its inaugural Big Sleep Awards 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LONDON (31 May 2017) \u2014 Saluting the taste-makers and game-changers of the hotel world, National Geographic Traveller <\/em>(UK) reveals the winners of its inaugural Big Sleep Awards 2017 in the Jul\/Aug issue of the magazine.<\/p>\n

With the help of our readers and a panel of judges, we\u2019ve selected the cream of the accommodation crop \u2014 with 20 categories ranging from ultra-luxury suites and spas to value-for-money boutique properties and readers\u2019 favourites.<\/p>\n

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller<\/em>, said, \u201cHotels can be a window into a world, a place to escape and relax, and a decadent, hedonistic treat \u2014 often all rolled into one. We\u2019re celebrating the hotels that we \u2014 and our readers \u2014 think particularly stand out.<\/p>\n

\u201cA huge congratulations to all the winners and runners-up \u2014 it\u2019s been a very tough process and we\u2019re very excited to reward our favourite hotels and places to stay in what will be the first of many Big Sleep Awards.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The winners<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Spoilt <\/strong>Rotten:<\/strong> Amanemu, Mie Prefecture, Japan<\/p>\n

Castaway:<\/strong> Cempedak Private Island, Indonesia<\/p>\n

Design Den:<\/strong> Treehotel, Harads, Sweden<\/p>\n

On the Money:<\/strong> Linnen, Berlin, Germany<\/p>\n

Game Changer:<\/strong> Zoku, Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/p>\n

The Big Hotel:<\/strong> The Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy<\/p>\n

Green Goddess:<\/strong> Saruni Rhino, Sera Community Conservancy, Kenya<\/p>\n

People Power:<\/strong> Hotel Tresanton, Cornwall, UK<\/p>\n

New Girl:<\/strong> William Gray, Montreal, Canada<\/p>\n

Gourmet Getaway:<\/strong> Babylonstoren, Cape Winelands, South Africa<\/p>\n

Family Favourite:<\/strong> Forest Holidays Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, UK<\/p>\n

Happy Glampers:<\/strong> The Bush Rover Company, Tanzania<\/p>\n

Love Shack:<\/strong> Padstow Townhouse, Cornwall, UK<\/p>\n

黄色视频town Hero:<\/strong> Gaia Oasis, Bali, Indonesia<\/p>\n

Boutique Break:<\/strong> Le Roch Hotel & Spa, Paris, France<\/p>\n

Hangout:<\/strong> Freehand Miami, USA<\/p>\n

Euro Star:<\/strong> Belmond Reid\u2019s Palace, Madeira, Portugal<\/p>\n

黄色视频 from 黄色视频:<\/strong> Atlantic Hotel, Jersey, UK<\/p>\n

Far-Flung Fancy:<\/strong> Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, India<\/p>\n

Comeback Kid:<\/strong> Pulitzer Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/p>\n

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The judging panel<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Julia Buckley, freelance travel writer<\/p>\n

Tom Chesshyre, travel writer, The Times thetimes.co.uk<\/em><\/p>\n

Lee Cobaj, freelance travel writer<\/p>\n

Guy Dittrich, editor-at-large, Sleeper Magazine sleepermagazine.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Pippa Jacks, group editor, Travel Trade Gazette ttgmedia.com<\/em><\/p>\n

James & Tamara Lohan, founders, Mr & Mrs Smith mrandmrssmith.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Sam Mullen, head of product and partnerships, Quintessentially Travel quintessentially.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Nikki Tinto, co-founder, i-escape i-escape.com<\/em><\/p>\n

David Whitley, freelance travel writer<\/p>\n

And the National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK) team<\/p>\n

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Find us on Facebook: facebook.com\/NatGeoTravelUK<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: twitter.com\/NatGeoTravelUK<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Tumblr: NatGeoTravelUK.tumblr.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pinterest: pinterest.com\/NatGeoTravelUK<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Instagram: instagram.com\/NatGeoTravelUK<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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The National Geographic Traveller <\/em>(UK) digital edition is available for Apple, Android and Kindle devices: ngtr.uk\/NGTdigital<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Geographic Traveller (UK) <\/strong>is published under license by 黄色视频, from\u00a0National Geographic Partners LLC\u00a0in Washington, D.C. The 180-page travel and lifestyle magazine was launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives.\u00a0natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

National Geographic Partners LLC <\/strong>(NGP)\u00a0is a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels with National Geographic\u2019s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children\u2019s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. NGP returns 27 percent of its proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.\u00a0nationalgeographic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

National Geographic Society <\/strong>is a leading nonprofit that invests in bold people and transformative ideas in the fields of exploration, scientific research, storytelling and education. They support educators to ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global understanding. National Geographic Society\u00a0aspires to create a community of change, advancing key insights about the planet and probing some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. Their goal is measurable impact: furthering exploration and educating people around the world to inspire solutions for the greater good.\u00a0nationalgeographic.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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