The Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards 2019

By: - May 27th, 2019
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There’s no more discerning audience of frequent travelers than subscribers to Caribbean Journal, the world’s largest website covering Caribbean travel.

And with your help, we our proud to present the 2019 edition of the Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards, celebrating the best in Caribbean travel as chosen by our loyal readers.

Thousands of Caribbean Journal subscribers voted in this year’s Awards, selecting from a highly competitive field of nominees chosen by CJ’s editorial staff.

“The Caribbean travel industry has never been more competitive, from its luxury hotels to its airlines, and the bar continues to rise,” said Alexander Britell, editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal. “The world’s largest community of travelers to the Caribbean has spoken, and spoken passionately, and we are proud to announce this year’s winners — in other words, the best of the Caribbean.”

See the full list of winners below.

Best Luxury Hotel: The Shore Club, Turks and Caicos

Best All-Inclusive Resort: Galley Bay, Antigua

Best Family Resort: The Sands at Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos

Best Adults-Only Resort: Serenity at Coconut Bay, Saint Lucia

Best Boutique Hotel: The Fred, St Croix, USVI

Best Beach: Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos

Best Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Best Small Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas

Best Cruise Port: St Maarten

Best Honeymoon Destination: Saint Lucia

Best Wedding Destination: Aruba

Best Meetings Destination: Puerto Rico

Best Restaurant: Graycliff, The Bahamas

Best Golf Destination: Nassau/Paradise Island

Best Adventure Destination: The British Virgin Islands

Best Cultural Destination: Martinique

Best Airline: Cayman Airways

Best Villa Rental Company: St Barth Properties

Best Villa Destination: St Barth

Best Rum Distillery: Mount Gay, Barbados

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