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Travel + Leisure’s Best Islands to Visit Around the World
![Crystal-clear turquoise waters](https://travelnewpaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/maldives-666118_1280.jpg)
In the survey, readers specifically rated the islands on the following criteria:
- Natural attractions/beaches
- Activities/sights
- Restaurants/food
- People/friendliness
- Value
For each criterion, readers could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. Meanwhile, the top 3 islands include two that need little introduction for idyllic island getaways. The Maldives came in at No. 1, while Bali came in third place. No. 2 if an under-the-radar island in Vietnam, Phú Quoc, located in the Gulf of Thailand. Let’s take a brief look at these three Top Islands to Visit in the World according to Travel + Leisure readers.
1. The Maldives
![The Maldives came in first place at the Travel + Leisure Awards](https://travelnewpaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/maldives1.jpg)
Nestling in the Indian Ocean, The Maldives consists of a string of 1,192 islands, with only 200 currently inhabited. Just thinking of this remarkable archipelago, brings luxurious overwater bungalows to mind with surrounding clear, turquoise waters. The Maldives hosts around 3 percent of the world’s reefs and its biodiversity makes it a popular snorkeling and scuba diving location.
One lover of scuba and snorkeling wrote that the “marine life there is beyond expectation.” Another noted that “the location is just as beautiful as every picture you have seen.” Yet another T+L reader simply wrote, “Paradise on Earth.” Meanwhile, the island features a reader score of 95.63.
2. Phú Quoc, Vietnam
![Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam](https://travelnewpaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/phu-quoc-island.jpg)
However, while it might lack the amenities of other island locations, this doesn’t mean travelers can stay in luxurious accommodations. The island features the deluxe Regent Phú Quoc, with its pristine beach, a rooftop infinity pool and suites with private pools. Readers rated this island at 94.41.
3. Bali, Indonesia
![Bali, Indonesia](https://travelnewpaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bali.jpg)
Meanwhile, readers also praised the Balinese people for their warm hospitality and the location for good value for money. Readers scored Bali at 93.26.
Explore the full list of the 25 Best Islands to Visit Around the World according to Travel + Leisure readers here and plan your next idyllic island getaway.
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