25 Best Islands in Caribbean, Bermuda, and Bahamas of 2025 |

Note: If you’re looking for our most recent recommendations, check out the 2024 list of our favorite islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas.

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2024, as destinations around the world. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world.

iBestTravel readers love the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda — and really, who can blame them? From the aquamarine seas to the verdant nature preserves, these islands awe even the most seasoned travelers. The tried-and-true island destinations made a strong showing this year — with Bahamian islands claiming four spots on the list, the U.S. Virgin Islands ranking three times, and the British Virgin Islands placing twice.

Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated islands according to their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value.

The No. 2 island this year, Harbour Island in the Bahamas, is known for its pink-sand beaches and Georgian architecture. It’s closely followed by Aruba at No. 3. Many of those who return to Aruba year after year praise the island’s walkability, immaculate beaches, and friendly locals. As one person noted, “They call Aruba ‘One Happy Island,’ and that couldn’t be more correct.”

1. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

View of houses dotting a hillside in St Vincent, St Vincent & The Grenadines — Westend61/Getty Images

Score: 91.69

This archipelago of 32 islands took the No. 1 spot this year. “St. Vincent and the Grenadines has a unique old-school Caribbean vibe, very low-key,” said one of our readers. “Lots to do as far as hiking, sailing, snorkeling/diving, and day trips to other islands.” Of the nine inhabited islands, one of our readers insisted that “Petit St. Vincent is heaven on Earth.” St. Vincent, the largest island, is home to sanctuaries like Little Palm Resort. A rejuvenating mix of outdoor pursuits and laid-back luxury can also be found on the smaller islands, including Canouan — where the Mandarin Oriental adds some Italian flavor to the Antilles — and Mustique, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge vacationed in 2019 at a villa that usually rents for $34,000 a week.