Caribbean Journal has released its annual list of the best Caribbean destinations for 2025, with Antigua and Barbuda ranking first.
The guide, published by Alexander Britell, highlights the evolving landscape of Caribbean tourism, noting that travelers are increasingly interested in diverse experiences such as cultural immersion and wellness retreats, in addition to traditional beach vacations.
It emphasizes improvements in the hospitality sector, including the growth of all-inclusive resorts and unique boutique hotels, as well as the Caribbean’s status as a premier culinary destination.
The guide features both well-known and lesser-known destinations, offering a focused look at specific areas within each location.
The top 25 destinations to visit this year:
1. Antigua and Barbuda
2. Exuma, The Bahamas
3. San Ignacio, Belize
4. Downtown Nassau, The Bahamas
5. Grand Case, St Martin
6. Southeastern Peninsula, St Kitts
7. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
8. Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe
9. Cape Santa Maria, Long Island, The Bahamas
10. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, The Bahamas
11. Christiansted, St Croix
12. Anguilla
13. San Nicolas, Aruba
14. Roseau, Dominica
15. Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
16. Portici Beach, Grenada
17. La Romana, Dominican Republic
18. Willemstad, Curacao
19. Ambergris Cay, Turks and Caicos
20. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
21. Saint Pierre, Martinique
22. Cape Eleuthera, The Bahamas
23. Gustavia, St Barth
24. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
25. Kingston, Jamaica
Bless Up to the land of my birth. I am guessing that it’s our culinary skills, all inclusive resorts and our beaches placed us so high. We need to work on our roads and other infrastructures, cleanliness etc.