The readers of tourism industry trade publication Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine recently voted Puerto Rico as the “Caribbean’s most complete destination,” favoring it over Jamaica and St. John’s in the U.S. Virgin Islands to take the coveted distinction.
The achievement resulted from teamwork, Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association President Clarisa Jiménez said Thursday.
“WithPuerto Rico’s triumph,we seethe results ofateam effortdóndethemain challengehasbeento generateawareness oftheIslandasthebest destination in theCaribe,” said Jiménez.
The PRHTAhasworked for more than fiveyears ongenerating articlesfor CaribeTravel&Lifeseveraltimes a yearhighlightingfamily vacations, adventureson theisland,culinarioattributesand themarket‘s targetgroupsand conventions,amongothers, she said.
The result of this year’s “Best of Caribbean Readers’ Choice” awards placed Puerto Rico ahead of the other islands as a complete destination for several reasons: the variety of its islands; its beautiful beaches; the wealth of its traditions; cultural diversity; its fun and exciting nightlife; eco-natural offerings; its award-winning festivals and events; and especially the warmth of its people, the magazine noted.
“Your favorite island offers something for everyone: History buffs are captivated by Old San Juan, surfer dudes hang ten in Rincón, gastronomes revel in the island’s diverse culinary scene, and those who seek solitude find it in quiet corners of Vieques and Culebra,” Caribbean Travel & Life said in its description of Puerto Rico.
The publication bestowed a total of 24 awards, divided into categories. Voters also gave Puerto Rico honorable mentions in several other categories — best shopping destination, picking Old San Juan as the favorite spot to spend; best adventure destination; El Yuque as one of the Caribbean’s best natural attraction or park. Several hotels — the Rincón Beach Resort, the Caribe Hilton, El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa and the W Retreat & Spa in Vieques — were also voted as some of the best places to stay in the region.
“This international recognition by the readersofrenownedmagazineCaribeTravel&Lifefills us withpride andconfirmsthat ourwork andeffortsare payingoffasolidifyPuerto Rico’s imageas the mostdiverse destino y for it to undoubtedlybecometheCapitalof the Caribbean,“Tourism Company Executive Director Mario González Lafuente said.
Caribbean Travel & Life presented the island with its distinctions during the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s Caribbean Marketplace convention that took place in Jamaica Jan. 16-18.
Reportero de negocios con 30 años de experiencia escribiendo para periódicos semanales y diarios, así como para publicaciones especializadas en Puerto Rico. Entre mis antiguos empleadores se encuentran Caribbean Business, The San Juan Star y Puerto Rico Daily Sun, entre otros. Mis áreas de especialización incluyen las telecomunicaciones, la tecnología, el comercio minorista, la agricultura, el turismo, la banca y la mayoría de los demás segmentos de la economía de Puerto Rico.
“En 2025, Puerto Rico alcanzó nuevas cotas, reafirmando el lugar de la isla como uno de los principales destinos turísticos mundiales. destino. Más allá de los hitos y los momentos destacados, el poder de Puerto Rico reside en su ritmo: la fusión de la historia, la brillantez culinaria y la energía cultural.”
— Storm Tussey, director de mercadotecnia, Discover Puerto Rico
