Honeymoon Beach and Trunk Bay Beach in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Recognized as Top Caribbean Beaches in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – January 23, 2025—The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to earn acclaim, with two of its stunning beaches earning coveted spots on the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award list for Best Caribbean Beach. Trunk Bay Beach and Honeymoon Beach, both located on the island of St. John, have been recognized among the top 10, reaffirming the U.S. Virgin Islands as a premier destination in the Caribbean.

Nominations for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards were curated by an expert panel of travel journalists and industry experts. The final rankings were determined by the public, showcasing Trunk Bay Beach and Honeymoon Beach’s popularity and appeal among travelers.

Trunk Bay Beach, ranked #4, is celebrated for its postcard-perfect scenery, soft white sands, and turquoise waters. One of its standout features is the underwater snorkeling trail, where visitors can explore vibrant marine life and colorful coral reefs.

Honeymoon Beach, ranked #7, boasts soft white sandy shorelines, easily accessible shallow waters, and welcoming shades of swaying coconut palms. Additionally, the patch reef on the beach’s west side provides exceptional opportunities for snorkeling enthusiasts, offering visitors a perfect mix of tranquility and adventure.

Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, celebrated the recognition, saying, “The island of St. John is just under 20 square miles and having two of our beaches acknowledged in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the unparalleled natural beauty of the U.S. Virgin Islands. We invite visitors to discover why our shores are celebrated among the best in the Caribbean.”

Whether strolling along the pristine shores of Trunk Bay Beach, or unwinding on the sands of Honeymoon Beach, visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands are sure to be enchanted by the islands’ stunning beauty and warm hospitality of the Caribbean.

For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands and its offerings, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.

About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow us @VisitUSVI on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Pinterest, and @USVITourism on TikTok, X and LinkedIn.