There are places that promise escape—and then there are places that redefine it entirely. Grand Isle Resort & Residences belongs firmly in the latter category. Poised on the edge of the impossibly blue waters of Emerald Bay, this all-villa sanctuary has once again stepped into the global spotlight with its nomination for Bahamas’ Leading Villa Resort 2026 at the Caribbean gala ceremony of the World Travel Awards. It’s a recognition that feels less like a surprise and more like a natural continuation of the resort’s story—one defined by effortless luxury, privacy, and a deep connection to the soul of the Exumas.