The recent 2021 Travvy Awards celebrated the best in tourism and travel around the world. As expected, the Caribbean was on show at the event and the best destinations were recognised in several categories, including “Best Destinations”, Best Cruise Destination”, “Best Wedding and Honeymoon Destinations” and “Best All-Inclusive Hotels and Resorts.”
About the Travvy Awards
The Travvy Awards, now in its 7th year, is the brainchild of travAlliancemedia, The awards recognise the suppliers, destinations, technology providers and attractions in the global travel industry. These tourism product and service providers are nominated by travel agents and travel professionals. The nominations are spread among the following main award categories Airline Consolidators; Car Rentals; Cruises; Destinations; Hotels and Resorts; Rail Travel; Tour Operators; Travel Agencies; Travel Insurance; and Travel Technology.
2021 Travvy Awards Caribbean Winners
Take a look at the list of 2021 Travvy Awards Caribbean winners below:
Best Destinations
The best destinations in Caribbean are:
- Gold: Jamaica | Jamaica is a unique destination that’s infused with reggae, jerk chicken and unforgettable experiences.
- Gold: Aruba | Aruba is a sunny island with delicious food, friendly people and natural wonders.
- Silver: Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico is a culturally rich island with exciting traditions, food, art and music.
- Bronze: Barbados | Barbados is a limestone island with stunning beaches, interesting history and tasty rum.
Best Cruise Destinations
The best cruise destination in the Central & South America is:
- Silver: Belize | Belize is a top cruise destination because of its Mayan ruins, rainforests, caves and snorkelling tours.
Best Culinary Destinations
The best culinary destinations in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Jamaica | Jamaican cuisine is a flavourful experience that reflects the island’s diverse history.
- Silver: Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico has a rich culinary legacy which includes the distinction of being the birthplace of the pina colada.
- Bronze: Barbados | Barbados’ culinary experiences are inspired by its multi-cultural history and diverse culture.
Best Wedding and Honeymoon Destinations
Best Wedding Destination – Overall
In the best wedding destination overall, the Caribbean won silver:
- Silver: Barbados | Barbados is a romantic destination with irresistible wedding venues.
Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean
The best wedding destinations in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Saint Lucia | Saint Lucia is a stunning wedding destination with attractive wedding venues.
- Silver: Jamaica | Jamaica’s spectacular wedding venues include countryside and seaside escapes.
- Silver: Aruba | Aruba is one of the most scenic locations for destination weddings in the Caribbean.
- Bronze: Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico is a breathtaking island for memorable weddings and honeymoons.
- Bronze: Barbados | Barbados is a premier wedding destination for unique and intimate ceremonies.
Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean
The best honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Saint Lucia | Saint Lucia is one of the world’s top wedding destinations.
- Silver: Jamaica | Jamaica is a soothing honeymoon destination suited for romantic vacations.
- Bronze: Aruba | Aruba is the ultimate honeymoon destination for unforgettable romance.
- Bronze: Barbados | Barbados’ tropical landscape sets the tone for a romantic honeymoon.
Best Luxury Destinations
Best Luxury Destination – Caribbean
The best luxury destinations in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Turks & Caicos | The Turks & Caicos are a collection of 40 small cays and islands with beautiful beaches and crystal clear ocean water.
- Gold: Saint Lucia | Saint Lucia is a volcanic island with mud baths, lush tropical rainforests and tantalizing beaches.
- Silver: Aruba | Aruba is a happy island with beautiful beaches, perfect weather and a variety of adventures and cultural experiences.
- Bronze: Barbados | Barbados is a culturally rich island with unforgettable culinary, wildlife, cultural and ocean-based activities.
Best Tourism Boards
The best tourism boards in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Jamaica Tourist Board | The mission of the Jamaica Tourist Board is to market Jamaica as a unique and diverse warm weather destination.
- Silver: Discover Puerto Rico | Discover Puerto Rico aims to position the island as a premier destination for leisure, business, and events.
- Bronze: Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. | Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. aims to keep Barbados at the forefront in a dynamic and and ever-changing tourism industry.
Best Hotels and Resorts
Best Luxury Hotel/Resort – Caribbean
The best luxury hotels/ resorts in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Jade Mountain, St. Lucia | Jade Mountain is a luxury resort with clear sight of the Piti and Gros Piton mountains.
- Silver: Azul Beach Resort Negril, Jamaica | Azul Beach Resort Negril is a luxurious resort on the shore of the incomparable Seven Mile Beach.
- Bronze: Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada | Spice Island Beach Resort Spice is a tropical gem on the edge of the world-famous Grand Anse Beach.
- Bronze: Carlisle Bay, Antigua | Carlisle Bay is a stunning resort with enviable backdrops of tropical forests and blue sea.
Best All-Inclusive Hotels and Resorts
Best Hotel Chain – All-Inclusive
In the best hotel chain all-inclusive category, the Caribbean won gold:
- Gold: Sandals Resorts | Sandals Resorts is the Caribbean’s premier all-inclusive hotel chain.
Best All-Inclusive Adult/Couples Resort – Caribbean
The best all-inclusive adult/ couples resort in the Caribbean is:
- Gold: Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas | Sandals Emerald Bay is an island paradise of over 500 acres on the magical Exumas.
Best All-Inclusive Family Resort – Caribbean
The best all-inclusive family resorts in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages, Turks and Caicos | Beaches Turks & Caicos features five villages inspired by Italy, France and the Caribbean.
- Silver: Moon Palace Jamaica, Jamaica | Moon Palace Jamaica is upscale all-inclusive resort located in Ocho Rios.
- Bronze: RIU Palace Aruba, Aruba | RIU Palace Aruba is a 24-hour all-Inclusive hotel is located on the stunning Palm Beach.
Best All-Inclusive Luxury Resort – Caribbean
The best all-inclusive luxury resorts in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Sanctuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic | Sanctuary Cap Cana is all-inclusive five-star resort community spread over 30,000.
- Silver: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is a thrilling resort with one of the best casinos in the Caribbean.
- Bronze: Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana is a sophisticated luxurious resort in the Uvero Alto district.
Best All-Inclusive Resort – Destination Weddings
In the Caribbean, the best all inclusive resort for destination weddings is:
- Gold: Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica | Sandals Montego Bay is an adults-only all-inclusive luxury resort nestled on a private white sand beach.
Best All-Inclusive Resort – Honeymoons
The best all-inclusive resorts for honeymoons in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Sandals Grenada, Grenada | Sandals Grenada is an exotic and romantic hideaway on Pink Gin Beach.
- Silver: Secrets St. James Montego Bay Resort, Jamaica | Secrets St. James Montego Bay is an award-winning luxurious resort on a peninsula in the bay.
Best All-Inclusive Resort – Spa & Wellness
In the Caribbean, the best all-inclusive resort for spa and wellness is:
- Gold: Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana is a calming oasis on the pristine Uvero Alto beach.
Best Hotels and Resorts for Honeymoons
The best honeymoon hotels/ resorts in the Caribbean are:
- Gold: Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia | Jade Mountain is a resort property with remarkable views of the Piti and Gros Piton mountains.
- Silver: Ladera Resort, Saint Lucia | Ladera Resort is an intimate property located on a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Silver: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, the Bahamas | Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is a luxurious, oceanfront in Nassau.
- Bronze: Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada | Spice Island Beach Resort is a tropical retreat that is steps away from Grand Anse Beach.
The 2021 Travvy Awards celebrates the achievements and hard work of Caribbean tourism practitioners and reinforces the fact that the Caribbean is the best vacation destination in the world.
Image Credit: Endless Caribbean
