Dominican Republic “Best Caribbean Island and Destination” 2024 in Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards

The winners were selected based on a reader survey conducted from July 15, 2023 to March 8, 2024.

The Dominican Republic was recognized as the “Best Caribbean Island/Destination” for the fourth consecutive year in the 12th annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2024 by Global Traveler magazine.

Other winners were Greece, Best International Historic Attractions, for the third consecutive year, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Best Domestic Historic Attractions.

Thailand, Best International Adventure Destination, two years in a row, and Alaska, Best Domestic Adventure Destination.

Aruba appears in the top spot for Best Beaches. Santorini retains its title of Best Island in Europe for the eleventh consecutive year.

Tahiti Islands awarded Best Pacific Rim Island, for the second consecutive year. Amelia Island, Florida, becomes the Best Island in the United States.

Telluride, Colorado, won the award for Best North American Ski Destination for the sixth consecutive year. Whistler, British Columbia, takes the title of Best International Ski Destination for the third consecutive year. For golfers, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is the best place to play golf.

For golfers, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort was named Best Golf Resort in the United States for the second consecutive year, along with Zambia, Best Leisure Destination in Africa; Istanbul, Turkey, Best Leisure Destination in Europe for the third consecutive year; Panama City, Panama, three years in a row as Best Leisure Destination in Latin/South America; Tulum, Best Leisure Destination in Mexico; Taipei, Taiwan, Best Leisure Destination in Asia; and Dubrovnik, Croatia, Best Leisure Destination for Groups, two years in a row.

Nashville, Tennessee, Best Leisure Destination in the United States, for the second consecutive year, along with Zambia , Best Leisure Destination in Africa; Istanbul, Türkiye, Best Leisure Destination in Europe for the third consecutive year; Panama City, Panama , three consecutive years as Best Leisure Destination in Latin/South America; Tulum, Best Leisure Destination in Mexico; Taipei, Taiwan, Best Leisure Destination in Asia; and Dubrovnik, Croatia, Best Leisure Destination for Groups, two years in a row.

For a complete list of winners, visit https://www.globaltravelerusa.com/global-traveler-announces-the-winners-of-the-2024-leisure-lifestyle-awards/.

The awards

Winners were selected from a reader survey conducted from July 15, 2023 to March 8, 2024, with open-ended questions for the best in many leisure, luxury and lifestyle travel categories.