It's that time of year again, when we get to acknowledge the business and services we love most about travel. This year, Executive Travel polled our readers to learn about their favorite companies. The results for the 60-plus catagories were not unexpected. The usual standards are also our standards for a reason: They've got staying power, with panache. Here we detail the recent accomplishments of a few notable winners and also list the entire pack—with kudos to all. Congratulations to our 2006 Leading Edge Award winners.

Best Destination for a Second Home

FIRST PLACE: Honolulu, Hawaii
SECOND PLACE: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.