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Travel + Leisure
08-07-2025
- Travel + Leisure
The Best Caribbean Resort of 2025 Has Its Own Private Island, a Yacht, and ‘Outstanding Service'—See the Full List
Travel + Leisure readers just can't get enough of the Caribbean (plus Bermuda and the Bahamas), and it's no surprise why: the islands draw travelers with their sunny skies, crystal-clear waters, vibrant cultures, and laid-back vibes. St. Lucia dominated this year's "World's Best Awards" survey with four resorts ranking in the top 25, followed by Anguilla with three properties. But the top Caribbean resort, according to T+L readers, is in Curaçao. Aerial view of Baoase Luxury Resort, Curaçao. Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below: Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses. This year's winners spanned across 15 islands with two notable clusters: St. Lucia and Anguilla. 'The open-air design, the private infinity pool, and that insane view of the Pitons—I still can't believe it was real life,' one reader wrote about Jade Mountain (No. 3) in Soufrière, St. Lucia. Malliouhana (No. 7) in Anguilla was called the 'dreamiest place in the Caribbean' by one reader, and another fan said this luxury property 'captures the true essence of the Caribbean's best island.' In Portsmouth, Dominica, all-villa resort Secret Bay (No. 2) was called out by readers for its excellent service and gorgeous views, with one saying it was simply 'a dream.' One reader said Secret Bay is in a league of its own, while another raved, 'Anyone who enters Secret Bay is wrapped in natural wonder and quickly forgets the outside world.' Keep reading to learn about this year's No. 1 property, plus the full list of the 25 best resorts in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. Baoase Luxury Resort Curacao The Master Villa at Baoase Luxury Resort, Curaçao. The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is famous for its gorgeous beaches, colorful buildings, and its hurricane-free summers. The island is home to an exclusive Balinese-inspired hideaway, Baoase Luxury Resort Curacao. The resort has 23 accommodations (ranging from rooms and suites to villas), a private beach, an infinity pool, a beachfront restaurant perfect for admiring sunset views, and a yacht available for charter. There's also a private island, Isla Kiniw, that can host eight guests. If one thing was near-unanimous from T+L readers, it's high praise for its service. 'The staff anticipated our needs before we even knew we had them,' one reader said. 'Outstanding service that exceeded all expectations.' The private beach was also highlighted repeatedly: one reader said it was like having their 'own little piece of heaven,' while another said, 'It's a beautiful stretch of sand and sea, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view.' Outstanding service that exceeded all expectations. — T+L Reader 1. Baoase Luxury Resort Curacao: Willemstad, Curaçao Reader Score: 98.68 2. Secret Bay: Portsmouth, Dominica Reader Score: 97.58 3. Jade Mountain: Soufrière, St. Lucia Reader Score: 97.24 4. Hermitage Bay: Antigua Reader Score: 97.00 5. Anse Chastanet Resort: Soufrière, St. Lucia Reader Score: 96.65 6. Tensing Pen: Negril, Jamaica Reader Score: 96.38 7. Malliouhana: Meads Bay, Anguilla Reader Score: 95.68 8. Calabash Hotel: Grenada, Grenada Reader Score: 95.64 9. Palm Heights: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Reader Score: 95.63 10. Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences: Castries, St. Lucia Reader Score: 95.18 11. Round Hill Hotel and Villas: Montego Bay, Jamaica Reader Score: 95.12 12. Lovango Resort and Beach Club: St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Reader Score: 94.86 13. Rockhouse: Negril, Jamaica Reader Score: 94.56 14. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort: Aruba Reader Score: 94.32 15. Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana: Dominican Republic Reader Score: 94.26 16. The Shore Club: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Reader Score: 94.13 17. Rosewood Little Dix Bay: Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Reader Score: 93.85 18. Jumby Bay Island: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda Reader Score: 93.75 19. Couples Negril: Negril, Jamaica Reader Score: 93.52 20. Four Seasons Resort Nevis: Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis Reader Score: 93.29 21. Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: Gustavia, St. Bart's Reader Score: 93.25 22. Curtain Bluff: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda Reader Score: 93.23 23. [tie] Ladera Resort: Soufrière, St. Lucia Reader Score: 93.00 23. [tie] Zemi Beach House: Shoal Bay, East Anguilla Reader Score: 93.00 25. Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel: Maundays Bay, Anguilla Reader Score: 92.88
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Travel + Leisure
08-07-2025
- Travel + Leisure
These Are the Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas for 2025—and No. 1 Has 33 Pristine Beaches With Turquoise Waters
This year, Travel + Leisure readers' 25 favorite island destinations in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas demonstrate just how much cultural diversity you'll find in the region. From luxury resorts to ecolodges, beaches to mountains, tiny towns to busy cities, there's so much to see and do on the islands. Whether you want to park yourself on the beach or build a more active vacation around hiking or food tourism, this list has something for you. Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Islands were specifically rated on the criteria below: Natural attractions/beaches Activities/sights Restaurants/food People/friendliness Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses. White buildings along the coast of Anguilla. Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure The top 25 islands this year span a huge area: The northernmost winner is Bermuda (No. 10), located in the North Atlantic, while the southernmost include the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba (No. 11), Bonaire (No. 17), and Curaçao (No. 8), all just about 50 miles from Venezuela. 'Bonaire is hard to get to but worth the trip,' one reader said about No. 15, also noting its clear-blue waters. Survey respondents praised St. John (No. 6) for its pristine national park, Dominica (No. 2) for its beaches and waterfalls, and Nevis (No. 21) for its 'outstanding food scene.' And while most of the islands on the list have populations in the tens of thousands, a couple winners are home to more than a million, like Jamaica (No. 14) and the Dominican Republic (No. 25). While many winners are island nations or territories unto themselves, some are part of larger archipelagos, meaning a few countries in the Caribbean and associated region claim more than one top island this year. The Bahamas comes out ahead with three, including the Exumas (No. 4) and Eleuthera (No. 5). The U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, and the Spanish Virgin Islands—aka Vieques (No. 7) and Culebra (No. 24), part of the territory of Puerto Rico—each have two islands on the list. Anguilla Pristine beach at Zemi Beach House on Anguilla. Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure 'Anguilla is tiny but so beautiful and memorable,' wrote one T+L reader of this narrow, elongated island north of St. Martin, which has consistently landed in the top three reader-favorite islands in the World's Best Awards. This year, survey respondents were effusive about its luxurious hotels, plentiful and excellent restaurants, and 33 beautiful beaches (including Mead's Bay and Shoal Bay). Readers seem to agree that Anguilla is perfect for a laid-back vacation full of sunshine, delicious meals, and lounging. One survey respondent summed it up perfectly: 'The locals are friendly, the vibe is very relaxed, and getting around the island to visit the many different beaches is easy.' The locals are friendly, the vibe is very relaxed, and getting around the island to visit the many different beaches is easy. — T+L Reader 1. Anguilla WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 89.21 2. Dominica Reader Score: 88.89 3. St. Lucia Reader Score: 87.56 4. Exumas, Bahamas Reader Score: 87.10 5. Eleuthera, Bahamas Reader Score: 86.80 6. St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 86.70 7. Vieques, Puerto Rico Reader Score: 86.59 8. Curaçao Reader Score: 86.00 9. Turks & Caicos Reader Score: 84.93 10. Bermuda Reader Score: 84.59 11. Aruba Reader Score: 84.31 12. GrenadaReader Score: 84.17 13. St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Reader Score: 83.85 14. Jamaica Reader Score: 83.83 15. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 83.45 16. Cayman Islands Reader Score: 83.38 17. Bonaire Reader Score: 83.35 18. Antigua Reader Score: 83.15 19. St. Vincent and the Grenadines Reader Score: 82.53 20. St. Bart's Reader Score: 82.50 21. Nevis Reader Score: 81.68 22. Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands Reader Score: 81.54 23. Paradise Island, Bahamas Reader Score: 81.36 24. Culebra, Puerto Rico Reader Score: 80.67 25. Dominican RepublicReader Score: 80.63
Associated Press
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
The World's First Bathroom-Themed Slots Game Launches: Deuce of Zeus Goes Live Exclusively on Otherworld Casino
Crypto casino Otherworld debuts mythologically unhinged slots game, where the King of the Gods is crowned the Lord of the Lavatory Willemstad, Curacao--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2025) - Otherworld Casino, a Curaçao-licensed online casino, has officially launched Deuce of Zeus™, the world's first bathroom-themed slots battle game. A tongue-in-cheek spoof of popular slots games, Deuce of Zeus™ reimagines Zeus, the king of Olympus not on a golden throne—but on a porcelain one. Deuce of Zeus is a 5×6 slot game packed with digestive distress. With 6 reels and 5 symbol rows, every spin drops a cascade of chaos from Mount Olympus straight into the toilet bowl—blending mythology with toilet humor, bonus rounds and over-the-top slots betting mayhem. 'Even gods get gassy,' said Emma Grant, a spokesperson for Otherworld. 'Deuce of Zeus is unapologetically ridiculous, and that's what makes it fun. It combines premium gameplay with farts, poop and lots of other low-brow high-jinx. If you've ever wanted to win real money while watching a toilet burst into flames—this is your game. We're not here to make gambling serious. We're here to make it stupid fun. ' Deuce of Zeus™ Game Features: With top quality animation and an unforgettable soundtrack of flatulence and bathroom sounds, Deuce of Zeus™ invites players to trade thunderbolts for toilet rolls and glory for gastrointestinal mayhem. Deuce of Zeus™ is now available exclusively at Otherworld. About Otherworld Casino: Otherworld is the world's first real estate casino, inspired by a passion for property and the global success of virtual sports. It is a licensed online casino featuring exclusive real estate games like Skyline Trader and Skyline Crash, alongside top-tier slots, poker, live dealer, and classic casino games from providers like Pragmatic Play, Evolution, Hacksaw, and Nolimit City. Visit to start playing today. Not available in the U.S. Otherworld is owned and operated by Jack's House B.V., a Curaçao company registration number 163817, with its registered address at Emancipatie Boulevard Dominico F. 'Don' Martina 31, Curaçao. is authorized and regulated by the Government of Curaçao and operates under Master License No. 5536/JAZ issued to C.I.L. Curaçao Interactive Licensing N.V. Jack's House B.V.'s payment agent company is Jack's House Cyprus Limited, Cyprus company registration number HE 454200, with its registered address at 59-61 Akropoleos, Savvides Center, 2012, Nicosia, Cyprus. For more details, media assets, or partnership opportunities, contact [email protected]. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who was Amy Bradley? Woman who went missing on Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas cruise
AMY Lynn Bradley was on a cruise with her parents and brother in March 1998, before she vanished without a trace. Here's everything we know about Amy and her disappearance, which are featured in a new true crime documentary. 3 3 Who is Amy Bradley? Amy Lynn Bradley is a woman from Petersburg, Virginia, who disappeared in March 1998 while she was on a cruise with her family. She was 23 years old at the time. Amy grew up in Chesterfield County and attended Longwood University on a basketball scholarship, graduating with a degree in physical education. She was known for her athleticism, having also worked as a lifeguard. Amy's family was described as being close-knit — her parents and brother joined her on the cruise to celebrate her graduation and new job at a computer consulting firm. What happened? On March 21, 1998, Amy boarded the Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas with her parents Ron and Iva, and her younger brother Brad, for a vacation to Curaçao. The journey started in the tropical paradise of Puerto Rico, stopping first in Aruba — but things took a sinister turn just three days later. On the night of March 23, Amy and Brad spent time dancing at the ship's nightclub, socializing with other passengers and members of the ship's band. Amy was last sighted asleep in the early hours of the morning on March 24. At 5.30 am, she was spotted asleep on a chair in her private balcony —but half an hour later, her dad Ron couldn't find her. The Royal Caribbean crew searched every inch of the vessel, but Amy was nowhere to be found, despite having a host of distinctive tattoos including the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes, a Chinese symbol, a sun and a gecko, as well as a belly button piercing. Despite her disappearance, the vessel continued its journey to St Martin, and then travelled to St Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Despite a four-day search by the Netherlands Antilles Coast Guard and subsequent FBI involvement, Amy was never found. Over the years, there have been multiple reported sightings of Amy in the Caribbean, including a woman matching her description seen on a beach. A US Navy sailor also claimed a woman in a brothel identified herself as Amy and asked for help. Theories about her fate have ranged from accidental overboard fall to abduction and human trafficking — but no definitive evidence has ever emerged. But seven years later in 2005, the Bradleys received a chilling tip-off — images indicating Amy may have been sex trafficked. 3 The haunting images, publicly revealed on Dr Phil, showed a woman strongly resembling the 23-year-old, scantily-clad and posing uncomfortably in lingerie. What have authorities said? The authorities have kept Amy's case open for well over two decades. The FBI initially investigated the possibility that she had fallen overboard, but her family questioned this theory, citing her strong swimming ability and the lack of evidence. American authorities asked anyone with leads on the case to come forward with answers, offering a reward of $25,000. Despite periodic leads and reported sightings, authorities have not located Amy, with the case remaining unsolved. Anyone with information should contact their local FBI office, nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Netflix's Amy Bradley Is Missing The sad story of Amy Bradley's disappearance is the focus of a new three-part true crime documentary. The series features interviews with Amy's family, eyewitnesses from the cruise and investigators. It explores the events leading up to her disappearance and the decades-long search for answers. The documentary aims to shed new light on the case and provide a comprehensive account of the haunting unsolved mystery. Amy Bradley is Missing drops on Netflix on July 16, 2025.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 Gold Cup Quarterfinals, Matchday 2: Match thread and discussion
It's Day 2 of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals, and before the USMNT take the field in Minneapolis, Canada and Guatemala will face off for a semifinal spot. Canada won Group B, but they needed all 270 minutes of group stage play to confirm the group win after a draw against Curaçao in their second match made things uneasy. Still, they're one of the strongest teams left in the tournament and a real threat to win if they play their A game. Advertisement On the other side, Guatemala was the runner-up in Group C with close wins over Jamaica and Guadeloupe helping them. They hope to get another upset under their belt by taking out the Canadians in the first quarterfinal of the day. How to watch Canada vs. Guatemala Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis Kick-off time: 4:00pm Eastern, 1:00pm Pacific Available TV: FS1 (English), Univision (Spanish), TUDN (Spanish) Available streaming: Fox Sports (English), Univision Now (Spanish), Vix (Spanish), FuboTV (Free Trial) This thread will be your match thread. We don't have many rules here. We just ask that you don't insult each other personally and treat each other with respect. Debates can get heated and that's fine, but name-calling and petty insults will get you banned. If you see a comment that you feel is out of line, please report it and it will be dealt with. Advertisement More from
