Jersey named fifth-best UK island in 2026 travel rankings
Jersey has been ranked the fifth-best island in the UK by leading travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
The annual awards are based on votes from the magazine’s readers, who rate destinations around the world on factors including accommodation, experiences and overall appeal.
Jersey secured fifth place in the magazine’s 2026 list of the UK’s top 10 islands, scoring 88.43 points.
The Isles of Scilly claimed the top position with a score of 90.78, while neighbouring Guernsey came second with 89.43.
Scotland featured strongly in the rankings, with the Isle of Arran taking third place and the Isle of Skye fourth.
The full top 10 was:
Isles of Scilly – 90.78
Guernsey – 89.43
Isle of Arran – 89.34
Isle of Skye – 88.50
Jersey – 88.43
Hebrides – 87.50
Orkney – 86.88
Isle of Wight – 85.33
Shetland – 85.11
Isle of Man – 84.88
The Condé Nast Traveller awards also feature separate rankings for islands across Europe and the Caribbean, highlighting destinations judged by readers to offer exceptional travel experiences.
