St. John's Trunk Bay Crowned Best Beach in the World

St. John’s very own Trunk Bay has topped this year’s list of the 50 best beaches in the world. The “quintessential Caribbean paradise”, as dubbed by the 50 Best Beaches team, was rated for its “incredibly soft sand and the crystal-clear, pool-like waters.”  Climbing five spots from 2023’s sixth position finish, Trunk Bay was most notable for its location within the bounds of the Virgin Islands National Park. Because of the area’s protected status, the loud commercial activity and large buildings that might surround other beaches are absent, allowing visitors to Trunk Bay to bask on the pristine sands.  Evaluators also took note of Trunk Bay’s geography, which provides protection from the trade winds, leaving perfectly calm waters ideal for swimming. The 2024 list of the World's 50 Best Beaches is based on votes cast by over 1000 travel influencers and professionals, as well as a veritable army of Beach Ambassadors. The beaches were ranked along eight different criteria: how often id...