Category archive · updated Nov 2026

The best Travel websites.

A ranked archive of the strongest travel websites we've awarded - scored in public against the same jury rubric as every other category. See who set the bar, who's competing now, and where the open slots are.

Nominated
11
All-time submissions
Awarded
7
Cleared the rubric
Win rate
64%
Share that placed
Top score
8.20
Wanderlust App · 2023
- 02 / What wins here

What wins in Travel.

The Travel category collects every travel site nominated for a Web Design Award and scores each one in public against the same 5 weighted criteria as every other category. Only the entries that clear the bar earn a permanent place in the archive.

The ranking above is by overall jury score, all-time - the sites that win here make their quality legible in the first few seconds. Looking for the studios behind the work? Browse the Travel agency directory.

01
Design & CraftThe visual system and the finish on it: typography, colour, composition, imagery and motion, down to details most visitors never consciously notice.
02
ExperienceWhether a first-time visitor understands what the site is and can do the main thing - judged on a phone first, then on a desktop.
03
OriginalityAn idea, interaction or way of telling the story that you haven't seen before - and that serves the visitor rather than getting in their way.
04
ContentCopy and media that make the case quickly and reward a closer read. Words count as much as pixels.
05
TechnicalMeasured, not judged: Google Lighthouse tests the site as a mid-range phone on a mobile connection, and the score is 60% its performance score and 40% its accessibility score.
- 03 / Built with

Stacks behind travel work.

The technologies most often declared by nominated travel sites. Open any stack to see its full award index and the highest-scoring builds.

- 05 / Frequently asked

Common questions about travel sites.

What makes a website win in the Travel category?
Travel winners are evaluated by the Web Design Awards jury against the 5-criteria public rubric (Design & Craft, Experience, Originality, Content, and Technical) - the same rubric applied in every category.
How many travel websites are nominated here?
This archive currently indexes 11 travel websites, including 7 recognized winners and Site of the Month selections.
What are the best travel websites of 2026?
The strongest entries appear in the leaderboard above, ranked by overall jury score and selected from 11 indexed travel sites.
How are travel websites ranked on this page?
The leaderboard is ordered by each site's overall jury score, all-time. Recognition tiers - Site of the Month, Award Winner, and Nominee - are determined by the jury, not by paid placement.
Can I submit a travel website for a Web Design Award?
Yes. You can nominate any live, publicly accessible travel website for the Travel category for $49.99 per submission, with a free path also available.
How often is the Travel archive updated?
The Travel archive is regenerated continuously and reflects all nominations published as of November 2026.
- Submissions open · 2026

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