October 29, 2007

The Guardian, Observer and Guardian Unlimited Travel Awards 2007

More than 13,500 readers voted in the annual travel survey, now in its 21st year. This year the awards were presented at a ceremony in Seville.

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Original Travel won the Best Small Tour Operator category at the Seville awards. All photos by Teri Pengilley. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Trailfinders won Best Large Tour Operator. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Edinburgh was voted Favourite UK City for the eighth year running. Host Mariella Frostrup and the travel editor of Guardian Unlimited, Liane Katz, present the award. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Within the judged awards, Under the Thatch won the Best Ethical Travel category. Host Mariella Frostrup and Guardian travel editor Isabel Choat present. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Jet2.com won Best Short-Haul Airline. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Travel Counsellors, with its network of agents working from home, was awarded Best Travel Agent. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Hong Kong was ranked Favourite Overseas City; Berlin was top-ranked among European contenders. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Hotel Du Vin won Best UK Hotel for the fourth year. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Inntravel won Best Short Break Operator in the small firm category. Escape editor Joanne O'Connor joins Mariella Frostrup to present the award Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Switzerland was Favourite European Country. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Swan Hellenic, with its small elegant ships, scooped Best Cruise Line. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The Guardian, Observer and GU Travel Awards 2007 — Speed Ferries was the Favourite Ferries Company Operator. Photograph: guardian.co.uk

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