For many travelers the islands are considered paradise and have the appropriate beaches with crystal clear waters, which contribute to relaxation. Many tourists combine the island with excursions and activities such as surfing, snorkeling or attending regional festivals as well as sampling local cuisine. Every year for our World‘s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe.
Islands were specifically rated on the criteria below:
- Natural attractions/beaches
- Activities/sights
- Restaurants/food
- People/friendliness
- Value
More precisely, the full list can be found below:
- Maldives (Reader Score: 95.63)
- Phú Quốc, Vietnam (Reader Score: 94.41)
- Bali, Indonesia (Reader Score: 93.26)
- Milos, Greece (Reader Score: 93.08)
- Dominica (Reader Score: 92.47)
- Crete, Greece (Reader Score: 92.38)
- Hvar and the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia (Reader Score: 91.53)
- Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (Reader Score: 91.26)
- Koh Samui, Thailand (Reader Score: 91.03)
- Great Barrier Reef Islands, Australia (Reader Score: 90.99)
- Ischia, Italy (Reader Score: 90.95)
- Cuba (Reader Score: 90.61)
- Palawan, Philippines (Reader Score: 90.59)
- Fiji Islands (Reader Score: 90.56)
- Golden Isles (Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island, St. Simons Island), United States (Reader Score: 90.29)
- Phuket, Thailand (Reader Score: 90.20)
- Sicily, Italy (Reader Score: 90.14)
- Anguilla (Reader Score: 90.02)
- Moorea, French Polynesia (Reader Score: 89.70)
- Corfu and the Ionian Islands, Greece (Reader Score: 89.42)
- Sardinia, Italy (Reader Score: 89.39)
- Madeira, Portugal (Reader Score: 89.12)
- Skye and the Hebrides, Scotland (Reader Score: 89.05)
- Paros, Greece (Reader score: 88.97)
- Zanzibar, Tanzania (Reader Score: 88.95)
