View our Accessibility Statement Skip to Main Content

Awards

There's a reason why Apple Vacations is considered America's Favorite Vacation Company! Take a look at the awards we've won over the years and see for yourself what sets us apart from the rest.

2023

Bronze Winner - Overall - Best Tour Operator (Packaged) - Travvy Awards

Bronze Winner - Family - Best Tour Operator (Packaged) - Travvy Awards

Bronze Winner - Caribbean - Best Tour Operator (Packaged) - Travvy Awards

Silver Winner - Mexico - Best Tour Operator (Packaged) - Travvy Awards

President's Gold Award - Today Show Exclusive Spring Fling - Adrian Awards

2022

Bronze Winner - Overall - Best Tour Operator - Travvy Awards

Gold Winner - Caribbean - Best Tour Operator - Travvy Awards

Gold Winner - Mexico - Best Tour Operator - Travvy Awards

Best Tour Operator to Caribbean - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Gold Winner - Family - Best Tour Operator - Recommend Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards

2019

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Age West WAVE Awards

Gold Winner - Overall - Special Needs - Agents Give Back - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Gold Winner - Advertising/Marketing Campaign - Apple Vacations 50th Anniversary - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner - Advertising/Marketing Campaign - Amazing Agents - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner - Advertising/Marketing Campaign - Trade Web - Amazing Agents - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner - Marketing - Trade Collateral - Amazing Agents - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner - Marketing - Consumer Collateral - Apple Vacations 50th Anniversary - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner - Marketing - Consumer Website - Apple Vacations 50th Anniversary - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner - Advertising/Marketing Campaign - Trade Web - Apple Vacations 50th Anniversary - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

2018

Best Tour Operator to Caribbean - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Gold Winner - "CarryOn" Consumer Website - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Gold Winner - "AV-OK Explainer Video" Promotional Video - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner - "Thrillist: Everything you need to do at Dreams Resorts and Spas' Newest Location: Playa Mujeres" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner - "New Travel Agent Cafe" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Age West WAVE Awards

Best Tour Operator to Latin America & Mexico (Gold) - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to the Caribbean (Gold) - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator, Family (Silver) - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

2017

Gold Winner for Advertising/Marketing - "This Is An Apple Vacation" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Gold Winner for Promotional Video - "Empowering Agents" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner for Promotional Video - "10 Ways To Tie A Sarong" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Best Tour Operator to Caribbean - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West WAVE Awards 

Best Tour Operator to Latin America & Mexico (Gold) - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to the Caribbean (Silver) - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

2016

Best Marketing Support - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West WAVE Awards 

Best Vacation Packager Mexico & Latin America - travAlliance media Travvy Awards

Gold Winner for Advertising/Marketing - "This Is An Apple Vacation" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards 

Gold Winner for Promotional Video - "Empowering Agents" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner for Promotional Video - "10 Ways To Tie A Sarong" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

2015

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West WAVE Awards 

Best Vacation Packager Mexico & Latin America - travAlliancemedia Travvy Awards

2014

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West

Best Tour Operator to the Caribbean - TravelAge West

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Inside Sales Support - MAST Travel Network Awards

Best Sales Managers - MAST Travel Network Awards

2013

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to the Caribbean - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Inside Sales Support - MAST Travel Network Awards

Best Marketing Support - MAST Travel Network Awards

Best Support of Travel Agents in Consumer Marketing - MAST Travel Network Awards

Best Sales Managers - MAST Travel Network Awards

2012

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Gold Winner for Advertising/Marketing -"Apple Vacations Goes Green" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Best Inside Sales Support - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Marketing Support - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Support of Travel Agents in Consumer Marketing - MAST Travel Network Awards 

2011

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator/Wholesaler to Mexico & Latin America - Travalliance 

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Travel Agent Incentive Program - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Silver Winner for Advertising/Marketing -"The Apple Advantage" - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Best Inside Sales Support - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Marketing Support - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Support of Travel Agents in Consumer Marketing - MAST Travel Network Awards 

2010

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Travel Agent Incentive Program - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Silver Winner for Consumer Website - Hawaii Microsite - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Best Inside Sales Support - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Marketing Support - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Support of Travel Agents in Consumer Marketing - MAST Travel Network Awards

Best Brochures, Marketing & Sales Tools - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Internet Site for Agents - MAST Travel Network Awards 

2009

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West WAVE Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator; Mexico/Latin America - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Travel Agent Incentive Program - Recommend Magazine Readers Choice Award

Best Tour Operator for Mexico - Agent @ Home Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator; Mexico/Latin America - Vacation Agent Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Gold Winner for Advertising/Marketing - "Ask An Agent" Campaign - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Silver Winner for Consumer Collateral - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Best Internet Site for Agents - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Customer Service - MAST Travel Network Awards 

2008

Best Online Booking Tool for Travel Agents (Technology & Web Usage Report) - ASTA

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to the Caribbean - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Hawaii - TravelAge West WAVE Editor’s Pick Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - TravelAge West WAVE Editor’s Pick Awards

Best Tour Operator for Mexico - Agent @ Home Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator, Mexico/Latin America - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Brochures, Marketing & Sales Tools - MAST Travel Network Awards 

Best Internet Site for Agents - MAST Travel Network Awards 

2007

Best Tour Operator; Mexico/Latin America - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator, Mexico - TravelAge West WAVE Awards

Best Tour Operator Website Designed for Travel Agents - TravelAge West WAVE Editor's Pick

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Agent @ Home Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator to the Caribbean -Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

In Recognition of Outstanding Service - Delta Airlines Awards

Apple Vacations became the first U.S. tour operator to deliver its millionth passenger to the Dominican Republic.

2006

Best Tour Operator; Caribbean - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator; Travel Agent Support - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator - Agent @ Home Readers Choice

Best Tour Operator, Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Double Eagle Award - Mexico Chamber of Commerce for Apple Vacations' invaluable assistance during Hurricane Wilma

Golden Deer Award - Destination of Mazatlan for Apple Vacations' high production increase

Lifetime Achievement Award, John Mullen - Travel Weekly

2005

Best Tour Operator; Caribbean - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator, Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator, Caribbean - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

2004

Best Tour Operator; Caribbean - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Best Tour Operator, Mexico - Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

2003

Presented with the Tourism Award by the Dominican Republic.

2001

Pioneer of Cancun Award bestowed by the city of Cancun in April 2001. Mr. Mullen was honored for his early foresight in recognizing the potential of Cancun as a world-class resort destination.

Best Travel Supplier Website - Recommend Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

1999

Best Tour Operator; Travel Agent Support - Recommend Magazine

1998

Apple Vacations became the first major tour operator to deliver its two millionth vacationer to Cancun.