For their 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, Conde Nast readers leaned in heavily into nostalgia. With travel largely on pause this year, it seems what they may have missed most was a coveted beach vacation where they could get away from it all. Whether you’re looking for a calm stretch of sand in the Caribbean or a family-friendly resort in the middle of the Indian Ocean, there are enough options out there to suit every type of traveler. Here are the best island beaches in the world, the ones that Condé Nast Traveler readers thought about this year—and can’t wait to return to
#3. North Island, Seychelles
Otherwise known as “Sunset Beach,” North Island in Seychelles is where giant tortoises graze in the grass, the sea turns pink as the sun sets, and the West Beach Bar buzzes with the low hum of famous voices. Celebrities like George and Amal Clooney, and Prince William and Kate Middleton have honeymooned here, and if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for you.
Where to stay: North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, is a beach-breaker of hearts. Just 11 fantasy villas here are set along a sensational lick of white sand splendor. Each thatched villa has been crafted from local stone, glass, and rescued wood into 5,000 square feet of Robinson Crusoe luxe that includes marble baths, writing nooks, indoor and outdoor showers, plunge pools, Internet access, and en-suite kitchens (a chef comes to you).
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