PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – (January 12th, 2026) – Experience Turks and Caicos is celebrating an exceptional year of international recognition, as the Turks and Caicos Islands earned multiple top-tier awards in 2025 across diving, beach, romance, honeymoon, and overall destination categories.
The accolades, many of which were reader-and traveller-voted, reflect the strength of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ tourism product and the effectiveness of sustained public relations outreach and media engagement.
The awards span some of the world’s most respected travel, lifestyle, and industry platforms, reinforcing the destination’s reputation for pristine beaches, world-class marine experiences, romance, and authentic island charm.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, described the collective wins as validation of both the destination’s appeal and the strategic work behind the scenes.
He said: “This level of international recognition speaks to the global strength of the Turks and Caicos Islands as a destination and the consistently high-quality experiences visitors are enjoying across our islands. When travellers, readers, and industry audiences vote for Turks and Caicos, they are responding to our people, our beaches, our marine environment, our romance product, and the authenticity that sets us apart. These awards reinforce our position as one of the world’s leading island destinations and reflect the collective efforts of our tourism partners in delivering experiences that resonate long after visitors return home.”
Among the standout recognitions were the PADI Scuba Magazine 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, where Turks and Caicos ranked:
- 2nd Place – Wall Diving
- 3rd Place – Big Animals
- Top 5 – Health of Marine Environment
- Top 10 – Best Overall Dive Destination
- Top 10 – Macro Life
- Top 10 – Underwater Photography
- Top 10 – Beginner Diving
- Top 10 – Advanced Diving
- One of the Best – Snorkeling
- One of the Best – Cave, Cavern & Grotto Diving
- One of the Best – Shore Diving
The destination also secured the #1 Island Destination title in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards UK, further cementing its global appeal.
Additional 2025 honours include:
- World Travel Awards: Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2025 and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2025
- Air Canada Vacations: Best Beach Destination
- Trazee Awards: Favourite Honeymoon Destination
- USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: #1 Best Beach – Bambarra Beach and #9 Best Beach – Grace Bay
- World’s 50 Best Beaches: Grace Bay ranked #10
- Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards: Taylor Bay ranked #18
- Recommend Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards: Gold – Best Destination in Caribbean/Bahamas/Bermuda
Interim CEO Consultant of Experience Turks and Caicos, Mr. Paul Pennicook, emphasised that the recognition reflects years of consistent brand-building through storytelling, media relations, and immersive on-island experiences for travel journalists.
“These awards are not accidental,” said Mr. Pennicook. “They are the result of deliberate public relations pitching, strong relationships with international media, and impactful familiarisation trips that allow journalists and travel advisors to experience the Turks and Caicos Islands firsthand. When travellers vote for us, they are voting based on real experiences, and that is the most powerful form of endorsement any destination can receive.”
Experience Turks and Caicos remains committed to strengthening the destination’s global presence through targeted promotion, media engagement, collaboration with content creators locally and from source markets as well as continued collaboration with tourism partners, while ensuring that growth is supported by quality, sustainability, and authentic experiences across all islands.
