Why Sri Lanka Was Named World’s Best Island
Why was Sri Lanka named World’s Best Island?
Sri Lanka has just been crowned the World’s Best Island by Big7 Travel in 2026.
They praised the island for its stunning coastline, tea plantations, cultural heritage, and biodiversity.
GlenMyu Estate: Peaceful Stay Near Iconic Sights
Staying at GlenMyu Estate lets you enjoy this recognition while avoiding tourist crowds in Ella.
Yet, GlenMyu Estate remaining close enough to explore its highlights.
Why Sri Lanka Was Named World’s Best Island
Big7 Travel ranked Sri Lanka No.1 in its “50 Best Islands in the World” list for 2026.
The reasons include:
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833-mile coastline with golden beaches and marine experiences.
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Scenic central highlands with misty mountains and lush tea plantations.
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Rich cultural heritage including UNESCO sites like Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
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Exceptional biodiversity with wildlife safaris in Yala National Park.
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Unique diversity: beaches, rainforests, waterfalls, tea estates, and historic cities all within one island.
Big7 Travel noted Sri Lanka’s “unmatched combination of breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, history and cultural diversity,”
The narrative echoes Marco Polo’s famous description of it as “the finest island of its size in all the world.”
How to Book Direct for the Best Rates
Booking directly ensures the best value.
To secure the most attractive rates, contact GlenMyu Boutique Villa by WhatsApp on 00 94 752 999 272.
Direct booking also allows you to discuss preferences.
You can request tailored experiences and receive personal attention.
FAQ Section - Why was Sri Lanka named World’s Best Island?
What makes Sri Lanka the best island? Its coastline, highlands, tea plantations, wildlife, and cultural diversity.
Is Ella worth visiting? Yes, it’s a must-see, but staying at GlenMyu Estate keeps you away from crowds.
Can I book GlenMyu Estate directly? Yes, via WhatsApp 00 94 752 999 272.
Does GlenMyu Estate offer wellness treatments? Yes, massages and therapies can be arranged during your stay.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka? December to April is peak season, ideal for winter sun.
Why stay at GlenMyu Estate?
Two Lounges where you can relax, chat and enjoy the views
GlenMyu Boutique Villa has two comfortable lounges that have views of the southern hills.
The middle floor have ample seating where you can sit together or separately, if you want some space.
Dining is on the lower floor of the house.
We also have a snug which is an ideal place to have a pre-dinner drink and chat about your day in the Sri Lankan hills.
Three comfortable Bedrooms
We only have three guest bedrooms at GlenMyu Boutique Villa.
The Mahogany and Mango bedrooms are situated on the middle floor and have a communal lounge.
All the beds in the bedrooms look out over the views to the south of the island through floor to ceiling windows.
Our Cinnamon bedroom is on the ground floor of the property and has direct access to the gardens.
The Swimming Pool
Our Natural Spring-Fed Swimming pool at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is located a short walk from the house.
Guests like that fact that it is private and not overlooked by the house.
Surrounded by nature, it is a wonderful place to relax whilst listening to the soundtrack of bird songs.
Food, glorious food!
Our food offering at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is mainly plant based or vegetarian as we are able to source good quality fresh ingredients.
However, we do offer some fish and chicken dishes for our guests.
Breakfast is quite substantial and guests often skip lunch.
We make our dishes freshly to order from the best ingredients we can find.
What we serve to you is important to us and Ru and the team have a good reputation for cuisine with a hint of Sri Lankan flavours.
Amma shows you how to cook Sri Lankan
We offer a complimentary Sri Lankan cookery demonstration at GlenMyu Boutique Villa when our guests order our Sri Lankan sharing platter.
The platter consists of six or seven vegetarian dishes and is served with rice or flat bread.
It’s a fun and interesting experience. We love it when our guests try making some of the dishes when they get home.
Ruwanthi's garden tour
There are five acres at GlenMyu Boutique Villa and we grow various fruits, vegetables, and spices.
Ruwanthi is happy to provide a garden tour to interested guests.
Often you will pick some of the ingredients that will be used in the meals that you will eat that evening.
Book directly and save
We recommend contacting us directly via WhatsApp for the best rates.
Message us at 00 94 752 999 272.
We reward guests for finding us directly by offering direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
GlenMyu is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more.
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