Montserrat has claimed the 52nd spot in the New York Times list of ‘52 Places to Go in 2025‘, highlighting the island’s unique charm and its growing appeal as a must-visit travel destination.
The internationally renowned US daily newspaper praised Montserrat for its resilience, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage, drawing attention to the island’s ongoing recovery and its unspoiled allure.
Author William Fleeson wrote: “Thirty years after a chain of volcanic eruptions buried Montserrat’s capital and displaced two-thirds of its residents, the island, a British overseas territory, is ready for a comeback.
“While the island’s southern half remains uninhabited, its verdant north stands poised for growth.
“A new seaport – part of Montserrat’s largest-ever public works investment, costing $27 million – will accommodate vessels with up to 500 passengers, in time for cruise season.
“It also includes protections for native wildlife and coral.
“The updates will ease access to Montserrat’s longstanding natural draws: Hikers can scale its green hills and visit the eerie volcanic zone. Birders can watch for the famous Montserrat oriole.
“The island’s African Irish heritage, impressive pop music legacy – the ‘fifth Beatle’ George Martin recorded performers including Paul McCartney and Duran Duran in his studio here – and the national dish of goat water are ready for rediscovery.”
Claiming the top spot in the article was Jane Austen’s England, with the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, in second, New York City Museums in third, Assam, India in fourth, and ‘White Lotus’ Thailand in fifth.
Interestingly, Montserrat’s namesake in Spain also made the list at number 41.
This is not the first time this year that Montserrat (in the Caribbean) has drawn attention as a hidden gem for travellers.
In an article titled ‘The Caribbean’s wildly underrated ‘Emerald Isle’ published on islands.com on 6 January, author Angelica Tobit talks about the island’s natural beauty and charm.
And on 8 January, Isles Bay Beach Bar has earned the prestigious title of the sixth-best beach bar in the Caribbean in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards.
