The best islands in the world, according to travellers
Travel + Leisure just released its list of the top islands of 2017, as selected by readers
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Your support makes all the difference.Every year, Travel + Leisure releases a ranking of hotels, cities, cruise ship lines, islands, and other travel categories, dubbing a select few the “world's best.”
This year, the 22nd annual awards list revealed that Palawan in the Philippines is the top island in the world for 2017.
The ranking is based on the results of a reader survey, in which participants rate their travel experiences. This year, the list includes three islands in the US, (Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Maui and Kauai, Hawaii) and two in the Philippines (Palawan and Boracay).
Keep reading to see the 10 best islands in the world, according to travellers.
10. Bali, Indonesia
Aside from relaxing on its gorgeous beaches, visitors can explore Bali's rich history and culture.
9. Hvar and the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia
Hvar's red-roofed homes overlooking the Adriatic give the island a classic Mediterranean feel.
8. Ischia, Italy
Located in the Gulf of Naples, Ischia is a volcanic island known for its thermal hot springs.
7. Kauai, Hawaii
Kauai is known as “Hawaii's island of discovery.”
6. Maui, Hawaii
One of the famous black sand beaches on the island of Maui.
5. Santorini, Greece
Santorini is famous for its whitewashed, cliffside homes.
4. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Sea lions on Punta Carola beach in the Galápagos Islands.
3. Boracay Island, Philippines
Boracay is only 4.5 miles long, but it has no shortage of white sand beaches.
2. Hilton Head, South Carolina
With 12 miles of beaches, 24 golf courses, and 350 tennis courts, Hilton Head is a resort lover's dream.
1. Palawan, Philippines
Palawan was named not only Travel + Leisure's top island in Asia, but also the top overall island for 2017.
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