2019 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards — TURNER

This week, Travel Weekly announced winners for the 2019 Magellan Awards – and several TURNER clients took home the Gold (and Silver). The Magellan Award winners represent the best in the travel industry and salute outstanding global travel professionals. Without further ado, here are our fabulous honorees …

Barceló Maya Grand Resort

Gold: “Hospitality Elements - Upscale (Four-Star)-Fitness Room Design” / “Hospitality Elements – Upscale (Four-Star)-Spa Design” Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the all-inclusive  Barceló Maya Grand Resort offers a one-of-a-kind escape. With a design inspired by the four elements, the resort’s state-of-the-art of the art fitness center offers an array of calorie-burning classes, the latest body-shaping equipment and personal trainers. Meanwhile, its lavish U-Spa is a modern and tranquil spot that offers an endless array of restorative body treatments.

Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort

Gold: “Hospitality – Golf Resort/Hotel”

Silver: “Hospitality Overall Casino Resort/Hotel” Situated on over a mile of white sand on the renowned Bávaro beach, Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort is comprised of Barceló Bávaro Palace and the adults-only Barceló Bávaro Beach. The resort has something for everyone, whether it’s a family friendly splash at the water park, treatments at the state-of-the-art U-Spa or a round on Lakes Barceló Golf Course’s rolling fairways.

Royal Hideaway Playacar

Gold: “Hospitality – Overall – Luxury Hotel/Resort”

Silver: “Hospitality – Overall – Waterfront Hotel/Resort”

Located on Playa del Carmen, the all-inclusive, adults-only Royal Hideaway Playacar is a AAA Four-Diamond resort and member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The resort boasts 200 villa accommodations, 24-hour room service, butler service, six pools, a full-service spa and much more. Additionally, the property offers six à-la-carte restaurants led by a Michelin-starred chef.

Barceló Aruba

Silver: Hospitality – Midscale Resort/Hotel”  

Nestled into the white, powdery shores of Palm Beach, the all-inclusive Barceló Aruba provides a new level of service along with a new concept of delivering distinctive experiences that anticipate the desires of all guests. This intimate Caribbean oasis of relaxation and delight features up to six restaurants, three bars, a large free-form swimming pool, daily activities, some of the best nightly shows on the island, and much more.

Resorts World Bimini

Silver: “Hospitality – Overall Casino Resort/Hotel” Resorts World Bimini delivers a Bahamian getaway like no other. The 750-acre beachfront resort will make you feel as though you are on your own private island, blending luxury and adventure in the Caribbean. Located on Bimini island, just 50 nautical miles from South Florida, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, just a 30-minute airplane ride or two-hour ferry away from South Florida. Resorts World Bimini Casino is also the closest offshore casino to South Florida, making it easy to enjoy some high-rolling excitement.