BVI named ‘Hottest Destination’ for 2025
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has received a significant boost to its tourism profile, being named the Hottest Destination of 2025 by Modern Luxury, the largest luxury lifestyle media company in the United States.
The announcement came as part of Modern Luxury’s annual Best of Luxury Travel Awards, which highlights global leaders and trendsetters in high-end travel — from destinations and luxury resorts to bespoke tour operators and private aviation companies.
In addition to the BVI’s headline win, Oil Nut Bay’s Quintessa Villa was named Best Private Villa in the Caribbean, further solidifying the territory’s reputation as a premier luxury destination.
Director of Tourism Clive McKoy welcomed the recognition, calling it an honour.
“This recognition reflects the timeless allure of our islands, our world-class hospitality, and the incredible people who bring the spirit of the BVI to life for every visitor. From luxury villas like Quintessa Villa at Oil Nut Bay to the pristine waters that have made us a global sailing capital,” McKoy stated.
Other Caribbean destinations receiving awards included The Bahamas and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. They joined a list of global hotspots such as Mexico, The Maldives, Thailand, Paris, and the Fiji Islands.
The latest accolade adds to a growing list of international recognitions for the BVI. In 2024 and 2025, the territory earned spots on several prestigious lists, including The New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2025” and Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards, where Virgin Gorda ranked number 18 and Jost Van Dyke ranked 21.
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hard to believe with Tortola looking like a dump site. I wish everyone would spend just a bit of time cleaning up their business and home properties. Its embarrassing really.
Been to other places that looks like a dump sit in the Caribbean also. Got to h**l. It is what it is. TORTOLA….Love it o leave it. You have options Jack Donkey
When they say BVI trust Me its VG doing the World. Not Tortola. Vg for the Win
…let’s be more specific. Only certain parts of VG. We are allowing the Valley to begin to look like a dump and it is sad really. VG overall was such a lovely place. We have allowed the money men/women from one island to go over there and make a mess. Ugly buildings, big billboards, etc that have no place in our beautiful VG. Who will say enough is enough and have controlled development?
those people must have been paid, this place looks like dump
And what did Travelocity have to say about our country?
It’s funny that this article has been up all morning and 5 comments. If it was an article that said the BVI is a piece of s**t we would have 50 comments about how bad the government is, XYZ. You people have no f**king shame AT ALL! Congrats BVI! We have a lot to improve but we are a GEM NONETHELESS!!!!!
Vincent Butch. Wheatley let me hear from you. For seven Years show us what you did for VG. Not a damn thing
These awards are meaningless. You are sold a marketing campaign, there is no competition. You pay for this fakery and the plaques and title. Look at those moo moos in cane touting their 2025 award. You nominate yourself! Such crap.
so basically Oil Nut bay won an award.