A Discovery Channel show featuring Crystal Caves won an international travel and tourism award.

The caves were chosen to be part of the Discovery Channel and Travel Channel's "Great Taste" series, which opens the door to a luxurious lifestyle — not just for the rich and famous, but for all its viewers — showcasing the best in spas, five-star resorts, exotic locations, fabulous fashions and jewels, life-enhancing vacations, unforgettable cuisine.

The episode featuring the Crystal Caves won a 2009 Telly Award for travel and tourism.

The Telly Awards recognise distinction in creative work, honouring outstanding local and regional television commercials and productions.

David Summers, who operates the caves, said the company was delighted: "We are extremely excited that our segment has been awarded a Telly award. We were ecstatic when they chose us and to win an award is just the icing on the cake.

"At the moment we can't say if it is luring more people to the caves because it has only just begun to air across the US on the Discovery Channel and Travel Channel. But we do hope that the exposure will encourage people to come and visit the caves."

The caves which are approximately 1.6 million years old, were discovered in 1907 by two boys attempting to retrieve a lost cricket ball — something reenacted for the cameras by eight-year-olds Jahzyah Smith and Darius Tucker II, son of Wilkinson Estate property manager Darius Tucker who is also an Opposition MP.