Travel Agency
When it comes to planning your honeymoon or your much-anticipated vacation, a travel agent is the first person you should think of.
To arrange your next holiday, be sure to give one of these helpful agencies a call.
Avalon: LeGrow's Travel is once again the first place winner this year. Gateway Travel comes in second place and Harvey's Travel is in third place.
Off the Avalon: Once again this year, it's LeGrow's in first place and Harvey's in second.
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Taxi Company
What would we do without taxi service?  Whether you need a ride to the airport or you're simply planning to have a night on the town, it's important to know which companies are the best.
Avalon: Jiffy Cabs is at the head of the line again this year earning a first place spot followed by City Wide Cabs in second and Co-op in third.
Off the Avalon: Grand Falls-Windsor's Diamond Cabs is in first place with City Cabs in Corner Brook in second and Town Cabs of Gander in third.
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TV/Stereo Store
You've always wanted a big screen television and now you finally have the extra cash. To get the TV that you've always dreamed of, or perhaps a stereo to impress the neighbours, drop by one of this year's "best of" winners.
Avalon: For the second year, the standings in this category have remained the same. Wacky Wheatley's is the number one choice, followed by Kelly's Stereo in second and Future Shop in third.
Off the Avalon: Wal-Mart takes first place with Radio Shack in second and Canadian Tire in third.
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TV/VCR Repair Shop
If your TV or VCR is on the blink lately and and needs to be fixed, bring it to an expert.
But like any technological dilemma, where do you go to find a solution to your problem. For the best in television and VCR repair, here's who The Newfoundland Herald readers chose as the best in TV and VCR repair.  The competition in this category, like many other categories, was heavy.
Avalon: For the second year in a row, VCR Doctor is in number one place among voters with VCR King taking second place.
Off the Avalon: For the best in TV/VCR repair off the Avalon, voters have chosen Radio Shack for this year's top honours, while Wal-Mart finished a close second and Max Electronics in Gander finished third.
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Video Rental
There's nothing quite as relaxing as curling up on the couch and putting a great movie into the VCR or DVD player.  Whether you're looking for the best in new releases or an old classic, head over to a video rental store.  With countless videos on the shelves, new releases coming out every week, our readers want a reliable, consistent location where they can get their favourite movies. According to our annual reader poll, here's who finished tops in this heavily contested category.
Avalon: Jumbo Video is the voters' first choice again this year, while their chief rival Blockbuster moves to second place. Allan's finished a close third.
Off the Avalon: Although Jumbo and Blockbuster dominate on the Avalon, local shops dominate off the Avalon. Marystown's Brews and Views claimed this year's title, while Family Video in Gander grabbed second place honours. Third-place went to Super Video of Burin.
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Window Shop
Whether you're building a new home, or just renovating, windows are a very important part of the building process. If you're not sure where to get your new windows, let our readers help.
Avalon: The Window Shop wins the first place honours with Kent's Building Supplies in second place and Hickman's in third.
Off the Avalon: First place off the Avalon goes to Stan Dawe Building Supplies in Grand Falls-Windsor. Murley's in Marystown is second and Windows Unlimited is third.
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Wine Making Supplies
Whether you're a novice wine maker, or an expert, you can get everything you need at one of these wine making supply stores.
Avalon: The gold medal winner in this category is Taylor's Wine for the second year. Again, Brewery Lane is second and Brew Crew is third.
Off the Avalon: The gold medal off the Avalon goes to the Kit and Keg in Gander, followed by Brews and Views in Marystown with second place and Co-op in Clarenville taking third.
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