Award-winning holidays
Few other tour operators of any kind or size have a more distinguished record than VFB for the provision of quality holidays and consistently high service. The following is a summary of the company's ratings in successive consumer surveys since 1987: 


Aito Travel Company of the Year: 2010

Holiday Which? Biennial Readership Survey
'Most Recommended Tour Operator'
VFB placed 1st: 2009, 1999, 1993, 1991, 1987
VFB placed 2nd: 2005, 2003, 1997, 1995 & 1989
VFB placed 5th: 2001
VFB "Best for France": every survey 1987 to present 

Eurostar Sales Awards 
'Outstanding Contribution to the Leisure Market'
VFB Short Breaks: 2009

'Innovation Award'
VFB Short Breaks: 2007

The Guardian & Observer Travel Awards
"Best Travel Company"
VFB placed 2nd overall: 2000 & 1999
VFB placed 3rd overall: 2003, 2002 & 2001 
VFB placed in top 10:  2007

"Best Short Break Specialist"
VFB placed 1st overall: 2002, 2001, 2000
VFB placed 2nd overall: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
VFB placed 4th overall: 2008

French Government Tourist Office Awards
"Most Innovative Product"
VFB's Short Breaks 1999

France Magazine's "Gold Travelauréat" 1997

French Ministry of Tourism Gold Medal 1991