Nocturne Luxury Villas, a leading curator of luxury vacation homes and private vacation experiences, enters 2026 with a slate of new industry accolades that underscore its reputation and growing influence across its brands in luxury travel.
Most recently WIMCO St. Barths Properties was named Caribbean Villa Company of the Year in the Caribbean Travel Awards 2026 by Caribbean Journal, which cited the brand’s operations across St. Barth and Grand Cayman, along with its portfolio of five-star villas and continued strength within the Caribbean villa sector. WIMCO St. Barths Properties is known for its 24/7 concierge services – the largest on the island – providing personalized support from arrival to departure to help guests with everything from reservations, activities, transportation to in-villa experiences. The annual awards spotlight standout brands and operators demonstratingexcellence in hospitality, service, and destination expertise across the region.
The WIMCO team is led by Victoria Johne, seasoned General Manager and supported by team members like Allegra Pawlowski, recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as a Top Travel Specialist for St. Barth, further reinforcing Nocturne’s depth of destination expertise and strong standing within the luxury travel advisory community.
Julie Byrd, president of Cabo Villas, has once again been named to Wendy Perrin’s WOW List for 2026, within the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico category. The coveted WOW List is an editorially curated roster of the world’s most trusted local trip planner and destination experts, vetted by industry expert Wendy Perrin and her team and informed by verified traveler feedback. Inclusion signals a proven track record of delivering personalized, high-touch travel planning and on-the-ground expertise.
Adding to the momentum, Nocturne was named a Comparent Market Leader for Winter 2026. Comparent is a leading online directory and comparison platform that helps homeowners find and evaluate professional vacation rental management companies, and its Market Leader ranking highlights top performers based on date including guest and owner reviews, operational benchmarks, and market presence. Nocturne’s inclusion places the brand among 1% of professional vacation rental management companies globally.
“Nocturne was built on the belief that exceptional travel begins with trust, expertise, and attention to detail,” said Scott Wiseman,chief executive officer of Nocturne Luxury Villas. “It’s an honor to see both our teams and our approach recognized by respected voices in the travel industry.”
