Maundays Bay named second best beach in Condé Nast Traveler awards

In the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, Maundays Bay in Anguilla was named the second-best beach in the world, following Veligandu Island Beach in the Maldives. The award is based on nearly 800,000 survey responses from readers in the United States.

Anguilla also saw significant recognition in the luxury resort category. Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, located at Maundays Bay, was ranked as the second-best resort in the Caribbean. Other notable Anguillian properties included Malliouhana Resort at number 20, Zemi Beach House at number 23, and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla at number 34. The island of Anguilla ranked eighth among the top islands in the Caribbean and Atlantic region.

Additionally, Antigua and Barbuda was ranked seventh in the Caribbean and Atlantic island category. Tourism officials noted that the recognition highlights the destination's diverse offerings, including its sailing heritage, historic sites, and the pink sand beaches of Barbuda.