KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Maintaining its place among the Caribbean’s leading tourism destinations, Jamaica has once again been recognized in two categories of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025. The destination has been named among “The 25 Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas” and has four properties – three which are in Negril – ranked among “The 25 Best Resorts in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda”.
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“It is an honor to be recognized by the knowledgeable readers of Travel + Leisure, especially in the midst of our 70th anniversary,” said Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “For 70 years, we have worked diligently to ensure Jamaica’s beauty, culture and hospitality are at the forefront of Caribbean tourism. To be acknowledged once again among some of the best in the industry is a true testament to the strength of our tourism product.”
This years’ winners are featured online and will be included in the August 2025 issue of Travel + Leisure. Winners of the annual World’s Best Awards are selected by readers of Travel + Leisure. A survey was developed that asked respondents to rate airlines, airports, cities, cruise ships, hotels, islands, and more on several characteristics. The final scores are averages of these responses and a minimum number of responses is necessary for a candidate to be eligible for inclusion in the World's Best Awards rankings. Each category is scored independently.
“The Jamaica tourism experience is unmatched, and we are incredibly grateful to Travel + Leisure readers for once again placing us among the Caribbean’s best,” said Jamaica Director of Tourism Donovan White. “This recognition is a direct result of the outstanding work of our tourism stakeholders, from hotel partners and tour operators to our cultural ambassadors, who continue to shape unforgettable experiences for visitors. As we look to the future, we remain committed to growing our legacy while celebrating everything that makes Jamaica truly special.”
