Anguilla has received international acclaim in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with Maundays Bay securing the position of the second-best beach in the world. The ranking, announced on October 14, 2026, also placed the island eighth among the top destinations in the Caribbean and Atlantic regions.
Readers provided nearly 800,000 survey responses, helping four local resorts earn spots among the Caribbean’s top properties, including Cap Juluca, Malliouhana Resort, Zemi Beach House, and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla. Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor noted that the results reflect the island’s natural attractions and hospitality, stating, “Maundays Bay’s ranking as the world’s second-best beach... speaks to both Anguilla’s natural beauty.” The full results will be featured in the November 2026 issue of the magazine.