Bibiana Snyder (The Virgin Islands Daily News) writes about Jungle Bay Dominica— a destination built around sustainability, community, nature, and wellness—which was named the Caribbean’s Leading Retreat for 2025 at the World Travel Awards. She interviewed owner and president Samuel Raphael, a Dominica native who was raised on St. Croix, and who was inspired by a trip to Cinnamon Bay, St. John (one of my favorite bays in the Caribbean).
Jungle Bay Dominica was named the Caribbean’s Leading Retreat for 2025 at the World Travel Awards, adding to the island’s growing reputation as a destination for sustainable, luxury and wellness tourism.
The award was presented Oct. 4 during the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala in St. Lucia, where Dominica also received recognition as the Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination.
“This recognition is a tremendous honor for our team and for Dominica,” Samuel Raphael, president and owner of Jungle Bay, who resides part-time on St. Croix, said. “Jungle Bay was created to be more than a resort — it’s a sanctuary where nature, community and culture intersect. Winning this award affirms that our vision of sustainable luxury and purpose-driven hospitality continues to resonate with travelers and industry leaders alike.”
Raphael, a Dominica native who was raised on St. Croix, said he was inspired to adopt a life philosophy of environmental conservation and community development after a fifth-grade school trip from St. Croix to Cinnamon Bay, St. John, an experience that shaped his vision for Jungle Bay and his approach to tourism in the Caribbean. [. . .]
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