This Is the Second Time in Three Years the Six-Star All-Villa Resort Topped the ‘World’s Best Awards’ Readers’ Survey for the Region
Secret Bay, Dominica’s exclusive six-star, all villa rainforest resort experience and a member of Relais & Châteaux, the most prestigious association of luxury hotels and restaurants in the world, earned the #1 spot for resort hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas in this year’s Travel & Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards.’ This is the second time in three years the eco-luxury resort has been named #1 resort in the Caribbean region. Known for its remote locale, private villas with plunge pools, hyper-personalised service, island-to-table dining and no menu concept, chef-driven epicurean culinary experience, and wellness offerings, Secret Bay has won the hearts of guests seeking an under-the-radar luxury hideaway.
“We are honoured and humbled to be recognised by Travel + Leisure and its readers as the #1 resort in the Caribbean for a second time,” said Dinesh Kissoon, general manager of Secret Bay. “This would not be possible without our devoted team and loyal guests who inspire us. Over the past couple of years we’ve been reminded just how essential travel is to nourishing our souls, so we’re excited to celebrate this distinction with our peers as travel once again becomes an enduring pastime.”
Dominica also earned the #1 island in the Caribbean, topping the charts in its first appearance on the prestigious list. Dominica is a haven for adventure travelers seeking a unique vacation that includes hiking and adventure, waterfalls, hot springs and lakes, cultural events and festivals, diving and water sports, whale and dolphin watching and canyoning adventures. Known as the “Nature Island” for its lush vegetation and sustainable tourism offerings, Dominica has more than 300 miles of hiking trails, 365 rivers, more than 170 bird species, and is home to one of the last indigenous tribes in the world, the Kalinago.
Announced annually, Travel & Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ are granted to the best islands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, airports and more, as chosen by the public. In the hotels category, readers score their experiences based upon facilities, location, service, food and overall value. Since opening in 2011, Secret Bay has been praised for its ability to effortlessly capture the luxury of time and space along with its artful fusion of high design, local craftsmanship, commitment to sustainable development through numerous green and eco-friendly initiatives and its reputation for authentic guest experiences custom-curated to personal preference. Part of Secret Bay’s elevated experience is delivered in the form of its culinary offerings: the innovative Zing Zing restaurant operates a “no-menu” concept that’s part food-lab and part restaurant, challenging the traditional fine dining restaurant rules, and focuses on a hyper-local and intimate experience that simply cannot be replicated. Similarly, the Gommier Spa, a three-walled, treetop retreat designed especially for couples, focuses on local and sustainably-sourced products for treatments. Other amenities include dedicated villa hosts, on-call concierge, chefs and guides, and two secluded beaches.
Secret Bay recently unveiled its newest resort amenities – Mouben Welcome House, Gwiyavye’ Lap Pool & Bar and Zing Zing Lounge – that are inspired by biophilic design and embrace the resort’s nature and sustainability design ethos. The additions are part of a master plan that includes forthcoming amenities like an art gallery, brewery and funicular, as well as additional villas that will ultimately create an even lower density product than what it is today with less than seven percent of the property allocated for development.
In addition to the World’s Best Award recognition, Secret Bay has received numerous accolades, including most recently: TripAdvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Award Winner, making the resort one of the top 1% of hotels worldwide,” Fodor’s “101 Most Incredible Hotels in the World” 2022, Caribbean Journal’s Top Boutique Hotel 2022, Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards for one of the “Best Resorts in the Caribbean,” and many more.
Secret Bay is located at Tibay, Portsmouth, Dominica and can be reached at (+1) 767.445.4444 or [email protected] or online at http://secretbay.dm/.
