Condé Nast TravelerOct 6
The Best Resorts in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
The best resorts in the world, from Bali to Brazil, according to our readers.
renovated pool at Montage Laguna Beach
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- Montage Laguna BeachHotelresort set on 30 oceanfront acres
- Spa MontagePlace20,000-square-foot spa
- Mosaic PoolSightrenovated pool at Montage Laguna Beach
- Treasure Island BeachParkbeach accessible from resort
- Studio MediterraneanRestaurantstellar fine-dining venue
- Elsewhere
- Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos PedregalHotelCabo San Lucas, Mexicocarved into cliffs with private plunge pools
- Don Manuel’sRestaurantCabo San Lucas, Mexicodelivers authentic Baja fine dining
- Peter Island ResortHotelPeter Island, British Virgin Islandsprivate island resort with intimate vibe
- Anantara DubaiHotelDubai, United Arab Emirateshome to the Emirates' first overwater villas
- Lotus BarRestaurantDubai, United Arab Emiratesbar for sunset drinks
- Hôtel RoyalHotelÉvian-les-Bains, Francepalatial design inspired by spa resorts
- Les FresquesRestaurantÉvian-les-Bains, FranceMichelin-starred restaurant with ornate frescoes
- Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de FranceHotelSaint Barthelemyproperty sprawls along Flamands Beach
- Hotel TaïwanaHotelSaint Barthelemyhotel acquired by Cheval Blanc St-Barth
- Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach ClubHotelHamilton, Bermudastately pink structure in Hamilton
- Grand HotelHotelMackinac Island, United StatesAmerica's Summer Place on Mackinac Island
- JW Marriott OrlandoHotelOrlando, United Statessits on 500 acres at Florida Everglades headwaters
- Rosewood BermudaHotelHamilton, Bermudaprivate paradise overlooking Castle Harbour
- Six Senses Zighy BayHotelZighy Bay, Omanrustic villas mimic traditional Omani village
- San Ysidro RanchHotelSanta Barbara, United Statescottages spread over 550 acres
- Inn at Perry CabinHotelSt. Michaels, United Stateswaterfront retreat near Chesapeake Bay
- Stanley NormanPlaceSt. Michaels, United States1902 skipjack listed on National Register
- STARSRestaurantSt. Michaels, United Stateselegant waterfront eatery overlooking docks
- Petit PitonSightSoufrière, Saint Lucia
- Gros PitonSightSoufrière, Saint Lucia