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Maundays Bay, Anguilla

Anguilla’s Maundays Bay named world’s No. 2 beach in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Four Anguilla resorts earn recognition; Anguilla ranks No. 8 among the Caribbean and Atlantic’s top islands


THE VALLEY, Anguilla (Oct. 6, 2026) — Anguilla’s Maundays Bay has been named the second-best beach in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the island’s exceptional natural beauty and enduring appeal as a Caribbean destination.


Four Anguilla resorts also earned recognition in the awards’ Caribbean Islands resort category led by Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, at No. 2. Malliouhana Resort ranked No. 20; Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts, No. 23; and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, No. 34.


With its crescent of white sand and turquoise waters, Maundays Bay offers a setting that captures Anguilla’s relaxed charm. Home to Cap Juluca, the bay pairs natural beauty with the island’s distinctive approach to understated luxury.


“Maundays Bay’s ranking as the world’s second-best beach, alongside recognition for four of our resorts, speaks to both Anguilla’s natural beauty and the quality of hospitality our island delivers,” said Cardigan Connor, Anguilla’s minister of health, tourism and sports. “These honors also recognize the people behind the experience — the resort teams whose care and dedication help make a visit to Anguilla so memorable.”


“Recognition from Condé Nast Traveler’s readers, who have experienced destinations across the globe, carries particular weight. It reinforces the importance of protecting the natural beauty and distinctive character that draw visitors to Anguilla while continuing to deliver the exceptional hospitality they associate with our island,” added Minister Connor.


Anguilla also ranked No. 8 among the top islands in the Caribbean and the Atlantic in the publication’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.


Condé Nast Traveler received close to 800,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences around the world for this year’s awards.


The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are available at cntraveler.com/rca and will be featured in the magazine’s November issue.

About Anguilla

Tucked away in the northern Caribbean, Anguilla is a shy beauty with a warm smile. A slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, the island is ringed with 33 beaches, considered by savvy travelers and top travel magazines to be the most beautiful in the world. A fantastic culinary scene, a wide variety of quality accommodations at varying price points, a host of attractions and an exciting calendar of festivals make Anguilla an alluring and entrancing destination.


Anguilla lies just off the beaten path and has retained a charming character and appeal. Yet it is conveniently accessible via Boston (BOS), Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI), Miami (MIA), San Juan (SJU), Antigua (ANU), St. Maarten (SXM) and other regional and international destinations, as well as by private aircraft, making it just a hop and a skip away.


Romance? Barefoot elegance? Unfussy chic? And untrammeled bliss? Lose the Crowd. Find Yourself.


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