Awards 2008
01/01/2008
Overseas Living
View the winners of the 2008 Overseas Living Luxury Lifestyle awards along with information and background on the categories.
The Overseas Living Luxury Lifestyle Awards were founded to reward excellence and innovation in the property industry and complementary services throughout the travel industry. Here at Overseas Living we are constantly looking for establishments that take the utmost pride in customer satisfaction, are constantly looking to improve, and possess a flawless attention to detail. It's on these criteria that we based our awards. Over the past year, using the collective experience of our editorial team, the input of heavyweights from the world of property journalism, and researchers of the highest integrity, we have compiled a list of deserving companies to receive these prestigious accolades. So, read on to discover the nominees and winners in each of the categories of the 2008 awards.| Best Mortgage Provider: NatWest Halifax Winner: Abbey National |
Best Forex Provider: FX Corporation Sterling Exchange Winner: Travelex |
Best Travel Insurance Provider: Endsleigh Marks & Spencer Winner: Insure and Go |
| Best Luxury Luggage Company: Samsonite Tumi Winner: Louis Vuitton |
Best in Private Aviation: ABS Jets NetJets Winner: ExecuJet |
Best Liqueur: Baileys Tia Maria Winner: Amarula Cream |
| Best Airline: Qatar Airways Etihad Airways Winner: Emirates |
Best Eco Development: FPV Properties Limited Eden Caribe Winner: eLan Group |
Best International Interiors: Jenny Blanc Interiors Nirvana International Winner: Candy & Candy |
| Best Luxury Hotel Chain: Rezidor Group Sheraton Winner: Hilton Hotels |
Best High Rise Development: Nakheel Dubai Properties Winner: Damac Properties |
Best in Customisation Home / Marine: Magnus Marine Terence Disdale UK Winner: H+M Electronic Systems GmbH |
| Best Spa Development: The Sanctuary Spa Terme 3000 Spa Winner: Krka Spa |
Best Golf Developments: Istithmar Real Estate Wraypex Winner: Domaine de Terre Blanche |
Luxury Yacht Company of the Year (Americas): Sunseeker US Princess Yachts Winner: Ocean Alexander |
| European Real Estate Developer: Villa Value Remax Winner: Bom Sucesso |
Best Property Portal: Rightmove Gowealthy Winner: Kyero |
Best Private Healthcare Provider: Flight 2 Beauty Tytgat Winner: Reva Health |
| Best Private Residence Club in South Africa: Starwoods Marriott Winner: IFA Hotels & Resorts |
Best Overall Fractional Ownership: Hideaways Club Bom Successo Winner: Best Group Limited |
Best Private Residence Club in Dubai: Starwoods VH Dubai Winner: IFA Hotels & Resorts |
