From £195-a-night Bali hideaways to lavish Seychelles villas costing more than £1,500 a night, the world’s best resorts offer everything from private infinity pools to spectacular mountain and jungle views.
Now, Condé Nast Traveller has revealed the 50 best resorts on the planet in its 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, based on a staggering 798,867 votes from readers.
Taking the coveted top spot is a secluded Seychelles retreat where 52 private-pool villas are tucked between lush jungle and crystal-clear waters.
Elsewhere on the list, guests can bed down in a luxury safari lodge overlooking volcanoes, watch elephants bathe from a Kenyan wilderness retreat or
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