Trafalgar Unlocked Awards 2025

Discover what our winners got up to in Vienna, Prague and Budapest

Meet our 2025 winners, and see what they got up to on their Winners' Trip to Central Europe

Meet this year’s 13 wonderful winners, read a snippet of their stories and discover how they toured differently on their European adventure across Prague, Vienna and Budapest…

Meet our our 2025 Trafalgar Unlocked Awards winners

A very Italian anniversary

“This journey was more than just a vacation; it was a celebration of love, life, and the joy of being together.”

Keith

A Japanese adventure

“From planes, to bullet trains, buses and ferries... we experienced centuries-old traditions and the cultural treasures of Japan.”

William

Splendours of Japan

A mom and son story in the UK

“We saw so many incredible sights... but the memories with my son are priceless! The adventure, the silliness, and the love... are in my heart forever..”

Jill

Best of Britain

Going solo in Japan

“When I lost my husband to cancer after 33 years of a blissful marriage... I was fearful to travel alone. However, I realized that I can't let fear prohibit me for living a life he was robbed of.”

Stella

Living the dream in Italy

"Lake Como in person? Absolutely breathtaking. Riding in our private boat? Next-level fabulous. My hair? Blowing in the wind like I was auditioning for a shampoo commercial.”

Ariel

A bucket-list moment in Barcelona

“We were there at that iconic structure, looking down on Barcelona, framed by the towers of Sagrada Familia. We savoured it for a while, feeling the warm breeze and the sun on our faces.”

Stewart

Tracing family roots in Italy

“This trip has made us both feel so much closer to our grandparents... has filled us with even more love, a sense of belonging and made me feel like a kid again.”

Chloe

Seizing the day (and the gelato) in Italy

"Sue and I met in primary school and have been close friends ever since. After a scary bout with cancer Sue is determined to make every day count."

Heather B

Best of Italy

A mother-daughter trip to Italy

After watching "The Book Club 2" movie at the cinema with my daughter, she suggested we do a mother daughter trip to Italy, to create beautiful memories together.”

Heather A

Italy Belissimo

Honoring mom's memory in Venice

“The gondola ride wasn’t just a moment in time; it was a bridge between past and present, a way of honouring my mum’s memory while also creating something new—just the two of us.”

May

Feeling the rhythm in the USA

“Visiting the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville was a “bucket list” dream... It didn’t disappoint - marvellous show with great seats!"

Loretta

Blossoming on a solo trip to Japan

“whenever we spotted the cherry trees my fellow travelers would call out my name and offer to take me pictures. What a wonderful time I had during this trip just enjoying sights and wonders of Japan!”

Neliswa

Best of Portugal

A family celebration in the UK

“The most cherished moment was the warmth and family bonding on the dinner table ! Lovely food , good company and our family celebrating my sister’s graduation from Cambridge university..”

Shruti

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