Travel + Leisure has announced its World’s Best Awards list of winners for 2022 with Dominica ranking as the top island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. This is the first time Dominica has copped the award.
Travel + Leisure recognises the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more around the globe, based on the results of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022 readers’ survey. Readers rated islands based on natural attractions/beaches, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people/friendliness and value.
“We are incredibly honoured and elated to not only be a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022 winner for the first time, but to be the top Island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas,” said Dominica’s Minister of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, Denise Charles.
“This recognition is a powerful testament to the experiences provided on the island. To be recognised by such a prestigious publication as the number one island to visit solidifies our stance in maintaining the island’s natural environment while still creating authentic experiences for travellers,” the minister added.
In addition to the big win for the island, Secret Bay — Dominica’s exclusive six-star, all villa rainforest resort experience — earned the #1 spot for resort hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. This is the second time in three years the ecoluxury resort has been named #1 resort in the Caribbean region. The resort is a member of Relais & Châteaux, the most prestigious association of luxury hotels and restaurants in the world. It is known for its remote locale, private accommodations with plunge pools, hyper-personalised service, nature-to-table dining and no menu concept, chef-driven epicurean culinary experience, and wellness offerings.
“To have not only our destination, but one of Dominica’s hotels also be number one in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards truly showcases that Dominica offers a desirable product for travellers seeking to connect with the luxury of nature,” said Charles. “We look forward to welcoming travellers who are seeking a new and exciting travel destination for their next adventure.”
