Condé Nast Traveler 2026 awards recognize top resorts in Fiji and Maldives

The Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards have highlighted significant achievements for luxury resorts in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.

In the South Pacific category, Shangri-La Yanuca Island in Fiji ranked fifth among the top resorts in Australia and the South Pacific. This marks a notable rise from its 11th-place ranking in 2025. Fiji saw a strong overall performance, with four of its resorts placing within the top 10 regional rankings.

In the Indian Ocean category, the Maldives demonstrated dominance by securing 20 of the 25 top spots. JOALI Maldives took the first position with a score of 99.83. Madagascar’s Miavana by Time + Tide ranked second, and Mauritius’ The St Regis Le Morne Resort placed ninth. Maldivian properties occupied seven of the top eight positions in this category.