Global Traveler Magazine recognizes Dune Jewelry for second straight year
By Edited by Megan Smalley

The 13th Annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards also recognized popular U.S. travel destinations as well as other travel goods and services.

Global Traveler Magazine, a publication dedicated to luxury travelers, has selected Dune Jewelry as its Best Destination Jewelry Brand for a second consecutive year in its 13th Annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. The annual survey honors the best in the world of leisure and lifestyle travel, awarding goods, services, destinations, hotels, airlines, airports, cruises and more.

Holly Daniels-Christensen, founder and CEO of Dune Jewelry, says she credits the company’s customers and followers for receiving this award.

“For the second year in a row, Dune Jewelry has been named the No. 1 destination jewelry brand by Global Traveler Magazine, and it’s all because of you,” she posted to Instagram in early May. “To our incredible customers, you’ve shared your stories, your sand, your heart. You’ve trusted us to hold your memories, and we don’t take that lightly. To our talented artisans, you bring these memories to life with your hands, your passion and your craftsmanship every single day. And to our devoted team, you are the soul of Dune, building something meaningful, piece by piece.

She added, “This award isn’t just a title. It’s a reminder that meaning matters and that memories deserve to be celebrated.”

In addition to Best Destination Jewelry Brand, Global Traveler Magazine recognized many destinations, companies and services with its Annual Leisure and Lifestyle Awards. The publication conducted a survey of its readers from Sept. 20, 2024, to Jan. 30, 2025, with open-ended questions for the best in categories of leisure, luxury and lifestyle travel. Several other awards include:

  • Best Historical Attractions (domestic): New Orleans
  • Best Adventure Destination (domestic): Asheville, North Carolina
  • Best Leisure Destination in the United States: Charleston, South Carolina
  • Best Weekend Destination in North America: Savannah, Georgia
  • Best North American Ski Destination: Telluride, Colorado
  • Best Island in the United States: Amelia Island, Florida

“Choosing where to spend hard-earned time off is not a decision to be taken lightly; these winners know the value of travelers’ time and money, and they continue to elevate the experience and go above and beyond,” says Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO of FXExpress Publications Inc. “Our readers know the best of the best in the travel industry, so these accolades are well-deserved.”

A full list of winners is available at www.globaltravelerusa.com.