Princess Margaret Beach (Bequia)
Press Release
August 11, 2026
ST VINCENT and the Grenadines (SVG) has officially been recognized as one of the premier beach travel destinations in the Western Hemisphere, earning the #22 spot in Travel And Tour World’s (TTW) prestigious Top 30 Beach Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026.
The ranking places SVG ahead of several well-known regional and international coastal destinations, including Barbados, Curaçao, Dominica, Honduras, Saint Barthélemy, Cuba, and Peru.
The global report, published by TTW on August 1, 2026, was compiled using a rigorous, multi-tiered evaluation framework that assessed destinations across six core pillars: coastal beauty, marine ecosystems, accessibility, sustainability, tourism infrastructure, and overall visitor experience, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority said in a release.
In its assessment,TTW highlighted SVG’s unique multi-island appeal, celebrating its “untouched islands, secluded beaches, and serene Caribbean sailing escapes.” The report specifically featured 10 of the archipelago’s standout coastal gems:
- Princess Margaret Beach (Bequia) – famed for its powdery white sands.
- Tobago Cays – renowned for swimming with sea turtles in crystal-clear marine reserves.
- Salt Whistle Bay Beach (Mayreau) for its iconic palm-fringed shoreline.
- Macaroni Beach (Mustique), celebrated for its pristine surf.
- Young Island Beach, a benchmark for luxury and intimacy.
The other five are: Friendship
Bay Beach, Lower Bay Beach, Cane Garden Beach, Indian Bay Beach, and Chatham Bay Beach, highlighting the destination’s diverse offering of volcanic sands, calm swimming bays, and tranquil, remote havens.
“This global recognition confirms what travellers and sailors have long known: St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers a pure, authentic, and unmatched coastal experience,” said Shafia London, CEO of the SVG Tourism Authority.
“To be ranked 22nd across the entirety of the Americas and the Caribbean, and to place ahead of many larger, heavily commercialized markets, is a testament to our commitment to preserving our pristine marine environments and delivering sustainable, high-quality experiences for our visitors,” London is also quoted to have said.
The SVGTA said the recognition comes at a time of strong momentum for SVG, as the destination continues to strengthen its position as the premier luxury, eco-tourism, and maritime heritage hub in the Southern Caribbean.
