Destination Ranks No. 5 Among Top Islands in the Caribbean and Atlantic, With Jamaican Hotels and Resorts Earning Top Honors

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct. 7, 2026 – Jamaica has once again earned top honors in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking No. 5 among the Top Islands in the Caribbean and Atlantic, while several of the destination’s hotels and resorts were recognized among the best in the region.

Building on its recognition as a top 10 island in 2025, Jamaica climbed to the No. 5 position in this year’s awards, reflecting continued demand among travelers for the destination.

Jamaican properties also earned prominent placements across the hotel and resort categories. S Hotel Montego Bay ranked No. 2 among the Top 10 Hotels in the Caribbean and Central America, the highest ranking of any Caribbean property on the list. Jamaica Inn also earned a spot among the top 10, ranking No. 8. Among the Best Resorts in the Caribbean Islands category, Half Moon ranked No. 13, GoldenEye No. 17, Round Hill Hotel and Villas No. 21 and Sandals South Coast No. 22.

“We are honored to be recognized in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, particularly as Jamaica continues to climb the rankings among the Caribbean’s top island destinations,” said Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism. “This recognition speaks to the enduring appeal of Jamaica, from our world-class accommodations and experiences to the warmth and hospitality that inspire visitors to return to our island again and again.”

“Condé Nast Traveler readers have once again highlighted what makes Jamaica such a compelling choice for travelers seeking an authentic Caribbean experience,” said Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board. “We are equally proud to see so many of our hotels and resorts recognized among the region’s best, underscoring the quality and diversity of experiences travelers can discover across the island.”

Condé Nast Traveler received over 798,800 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running  accolade from readers, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgement of excellence within the travel sector.

The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website and celebrated in the November issue. The full list of winners can be found here.

 For more information on planning a trip to Jamaica, visit www.visitjamaica.com. 

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ABOUT THE JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris.

Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition. In 2025, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #13 Best Honeymoon Destination, #11 Best Culinary Destination, and #24 Best Cultural Destination in the World. In 2024, Jamaica was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named the JTB the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the 17th consecutive year.

Jamaica earned six Travvy Awards, including a gold for ‘Best Travel Agent Academy Program’ and silver for ‘Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean’ and ‘Best Tourism Board – Caribbean’. The destination also received bronze recognition for ‘Best Destination – Caribbean’, ‘Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean’, and ‘Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean’. Additionally, Jamaica received a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting 12th time.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions, and accommodations in Jamaica, go to the JTB’s website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.visitjamaica.com/blog/.