Condé Nast Traveller Reveals the 50 Best Resorts on the Planet in its 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards have revealed the top 50 resorts on the planet, based on 798,867 votes from readers. 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. The awards name a secluded Seychelles retreat, Cheval Blanc Seychelles, as the top resort in the world. This luxurious resort boasts 52 private-pool villas tucked between lush jungle and crystal-clear waters. Located on the southwest coast of Mahé, this award-winning resort offers the perfect secluded getaway. From tropical island paradises to sprawling American ranches, these top 25 resorts in the world offer a range of luxurious accommodations and breathtaking views.Cheval Blanc Seychelles Leads Top ResortsThe Seychelles retreat at 1. Cheval Blanc Seychelles is a tropical paradise where lush jungle meets pristine shores. The resort offers guests a chance to relax in their private villas overlooking the Indian Ocean. Guests can choose to stay in a Jungle Hill Villa, which comes with a private pool, for $2,080 or £1,575 per night for two guests.Other top resorts around the world include Porto Zante Villas & Spa in Greece, which ranked second in the Conde Nast Traveller's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. This luxurious resort is nestled in a secluded bay and offers beachside villas with private pools and lush gardens. A Deluxe Spa Villa can be booked between July 10 to 17, 2027 for €3,800 or £3,210.80 per night.Mandapa Bali Offers Rainforest LuxuryFor those seeking a unique experience, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Bali offers 60 suites and villas spread across 25 acres of lush rainforest and rice paddies. Guests can choose from four unique dining concepts and unwind at a riverside spa. Prices start at £1,021 per night for a king bed Reserve Suite, with bookings available from June 12 to 19, 2027.Other top resorts include Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Santorini, offering 74 suites and villas, each with beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes. Prices start at €358 or £302.50 per night in June 2027, making it an accessible luxury getaway. The St. Regis Bali Resort, ranked seventh, boasts 81 suites or 43 pool villas, ideal for those seeking a tropical beachfront location steeped in luxury.Virunga Lodge Rwanda Gorilla TrackingIn Rwanda, Virunga Lodge boasts 12 suites that offer breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes, Musanze valley, Lake Bulera and Lake Ruhondo. The St. Regis Bali Resort is also perfect for tracking endangered mountain gorillas, with prices starting at £906 per night for a one-bedroom pool villa in June 2027.The Raffles, in Bali, boasts 32 luxurious infinity pool villas overlooking Jimbaran Bay, with prices starting at £528 per night for a St Regis Suite, while the Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa in Brazil offers a range of restored homes with history dating back to the 18th century, starting at 2,500 BRL or £379 per night in September 2027.