A Year of Excellence: Fort Young in the Press

2024 was a remarkable year for Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort. From being named #1 on Caribbean Journal’s “Cool List” to receiving international awards for our architecture, we’ve been honoured with recognition from many of the world’s top travel publications. This comes alongside Dominica being named a must-visit 2025 destination by both BBC and Matador Network.

Here’s some of the international press we received in 2024:

She Knows recognized us among “The 21 Best Kid-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts,” highlighting our perfect blend of adventure and convenience for families.

TheTravel included Dominica in their “7 Best Caribbean Islands To Visit in Summer 2024,” showcasing Fort Young Hotel as a premier accommodation choice.

The Independent included us in “Eight of the best Caribbean islands for winter sun and beach stays.”

Lonely Planet recognized Dominica in “8 of the best dive sites in the Caribbean,” highlighting our  resort’s exceptional dive offerings.

The Knot featured us in “The 20 Best Islands in The Caribbean,” and Caribbean Journal placed us at #1 on their coveted “Cool List” of Caribbean hotels to visit in 2024.

Travel + Leisure highlighted Dominica’s vibrant Carnival celebrations, featuring Fort Young Hotel as the perfect base for experiencing this cultural phenomenon.

We received the prestigious “Hotel Architecture Dominica” award from the International Property Awards, recognizing our distinctive design and architectural excellence.

The Times featured Fort Young Hotel in their guide to “18 of the best Caribbean islands to visit,” highlighting our unique positioning in Dominica.

Roadbook placed us among “The seven best diving destinations around the world,” celebrating our world-class diving experiences.

The Telegraph featured Fort Young Hotel in “The 10 best Caribbean holidays for a winter sun fix.”

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