Lovango Cay in St. John, USVI. By. GETTY IMAGES
The coveted Condé Nast Traveler on Tuesday announced the results of its annual Reader’s Choice Awards today, placing the U.S. Virgin Islands prominently as a top island in the Caribbean.
The Reader’s Choice Awards have a storied history as the travel industry’s most esteemed and enduring accolades, celebrating the very best in global travel. Over 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers cast their votes, sharing feedback on their global travel experiences. The diverse and comprehensive perspectives from these travelers make the awards a significant indicator of the places they are most eager to revisit. For those interested, the complete list of award winners is accessible here.
V.I. Dept. of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, expressed his enthusiasm about the accolade, saying, “It is with great pride that we receive this honor on behalf of the entire U.S. Virgin Islands and our partners. Being acknowledged by visitors, especially in such a prestigious platform, is one of the highest recognitions our tourism-centered destination can attain.”
The U.S. Virgin Islands has been on a roll this year, receiving multiple accolades. Condé Nast Traveler recognized the islands in its "Best Places to Go in 2023", while Travel + Leisure spotlighted the USVI in its list of the 50 best destinations for 2023 under the "For Beach Vibes" category. Yahoo! Life mentioned the USVI as one of the top 10 tropical islands that can be reached from the U.S. mainland in under three hours. Additionally, Travel Magazine hailed the USVI as the Best Caribbean Cruise Destination for 2023. Frommer’s also gave a nod to the territory in its annual Best Places to Go in 2023. Not to be outdone, Condé Nast Traveler editors praised the USVI for having the Best Airbnb in the Caribbean.
Highlighting the leadership behind the destination’s success, Caribbean Journal awarded Boschulte the title of Caribbean Tourism Executive of the Year and named USVI the Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023. Moreover, the readers of Caribbean Journal crowned the territory as the winner of the CJ Caribbean Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022.
In terms of marketing accomplishments, the territory’s campaigns have not gone unnoticed. They won the Web Marketing Association’s 2023 Internet Advertising Competition Awards, the BrandUSA Storyteller Award for USVI’s Park2Park initiative, and the 2023 Web Awards for Outstanding Website.
For those seeking more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands and its many attractions, the official website visitusvi.com provides a comprehensive guide.
