WINNERFINALISTS
MICHAEL PALIN: TRAVELS OF A
LIFETIME (BBC TWO) // JOANNA
LUMLEY’S HIDDEN CARIBBEAN (ITV)
SOUND & VISION
Race Across
the World
(BBC Two)
In this category, you voted for
the TV show, radio programme
or podcast that allowed you to
explore everything that ’s great
about travel, be it in sound or
on screen. From our shortlist, it
was BBC Two’s high-octane Race
Across the World that come out
as your favourite. The show saw
pairs of contestants having to
find the quickest route around
the globe without the use of
smartphones or air travel, relying
instead on wits, luck and fitness to
see them across the finish line. As
with any great travel experience,
the personal journeys and the
kindness of strangers outshone
any local landmark.
WINNERFINALISTS
CANOPY & STARS //
SYKES COTTAGES
S P EC I A L S TAY S
National Trust
With staycations having become
a firm fixture for many travellers
over the past year, we asked
you to name the hotel, cottage
or campsite operator that has
provided somewhere truly
special to stay, or one that has
offered great customer service or
tempting travel inspiration. The
National Trust, with its 500-plus
cottages, bothies, bunkhouses
and hotels in stunning spots across
England, Wales and Northern
Ireland, was a clear winner. As well
as being dog- and family-friendly,
the charity’s accommodation is
often packed with history and
character, with offerings including
a Victorian lighthouse and
fairytale-esque towers.
Jan/Feb 2022 25READER AWARDS 2021