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Guernsey ranked second-best island in the UK by Condé Nast Traveller
Overview
Guernsey has been named the second-best island in the UK in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, placing behind only the Isles of Scilly and ahead of fifth-placed Jersey. Marketing manager Sam Claxton attributed the success to the island's unique combination of beaches, cliff paths, history, food scene, and welcoming atmosphere.
Key points
- Guernsey was ranked second in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards top 10 UK islands list.
- Jersey was placed fifth in the same rankings.
- Rankings were determined by readers scoring destinations on natural beauty, beaches, food, activities, and value for money.
- Visit Guernsey marketing manager Sam Claxton highlighted the island's beaches, cliff paths, history, food scene, and friendliness as key appeals.
- Claxton noted that independent traveller recommendations help attract new visitors who might not have considered the island previously.