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Yes, the pristine beaches and clear waters make for an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation — but these destinations below can also host a range of exciting activities, from surfing and snorkeling to attending regional festivals and sampling local cuisine. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_2-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-how-voting-works"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_3-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading" style> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> How Voting Works </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_4-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Every year for our <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">World's Best Awards survey</a>, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey. A total of more than 700,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_5-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_6-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Islands were <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/survey-methodology" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">specifically rated on the criteria</a> below: </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_7-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <ul id="mntl-sc-block_8-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <li>Natural attractions/beaches</li><li>Activities/sights</li><li>Restaurants/food</li><li>People/friendliness</li><li>Value</li> </ul> <div id="mntl-sc-block_9-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_10-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_11-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_12-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/9s5kLV8HbIZhIaTyc7nnbkaIs-Y=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-00-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-77d98c6cca3d4c75a11d4effc4d0b4bc.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/uls2v6PLGUs6Tmegv8KLANu5xAE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-00-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-77d98c6cca3d4c75a11d4effc4d0b4bc.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Maldives hotel beach resort on tropical Island with aerial drone view" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/9s5kLV8HbIZhIaTyc7nnbkaIs-Y=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-00-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-77d98c6cca3d4c75a11d4effc4d0b4bc.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/9s5kLV8HbIZhIaTyc7nnbkaIs-Y=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-00-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-77d98c6cca3d4c75a11d4effc4d0b4bc.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/uls2v6PLGUs6Tmegv8KLANu5xAE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-00-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-77d98c6cca3d4c75a11d4effc4d0b4bc.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Maldives hotel beach resort on tropical Island with aerial drone view" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>MelanieMaya/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-what-readers-loved"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_13-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading" style> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> What Readers Loved </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_14-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> The top 3 winners included two destinations that need little introduction: The Maldives (No. 1) and Bali (No. 3). But sneaking in at No. 2 is the under-the-radar Vietnamese island of Phú Quốc, located off the country’s western shoreline in the Gulf of Thailand. Greece, which has more than 6,000 islands and islets, has four winners on the list: Milos (No. 4), Crete (No. 6), Corfu and the Ionian Islands (No. 20), and Páros (No. 24). Three Italian islands — Ischia at No. 11, Sicily at No. 17, and Sardinia at No. 21 — made the cut this year, and don’t forget Thailand, represented by Koh Samui in ninth place and Phuket at No. 16. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_15-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_16-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Read on for the full list of islands that were crowned the world’s best. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_17-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_18-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink--wba2024 travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink--journey travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"><div id="mntl-sc-block-universal-featured-link_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-universal-featured-link mntl-sc-block-universal-featured-link--wba2024"><a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best-awards-2024-8666520" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-universal-featured-link__link_1-0" class="mntl-sc-block-universal-featured-link__link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">This Is Part Of</span> <div id="travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink__content_1-0" class="comp travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink__content mntl-block"><span id="travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink__title_1-0" class="comp travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink__title mntl-text-block">The World's Best Awards</span> <div id="travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink__cta_1-0" class="comp travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink__cta mntl-block"><span id="travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink__cta-text_1-0" class="comp travelandleisure-sc-block-featuredlink__cta-text mntl-text-block">See All Winners</span> <svg class="icon icon-cta " > <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="#icon-cta" href="#icon-cta"></use> </svg></div> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/wIPBzfhqagt6LcwtVQjeM7RnLhQ=/200x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/WBA2024_Short_Logo-0f8319560ea347b094586f5525c13b1b.png" width="200" height="0" alt="WBA 2024 Logo" class="lazyload universal-image__image" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/wIPBzfhqagt6LcwtVQjeM7RnLhQ=/200x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/WBA2024_Short_Logo-0f8319560ea347b094586f5525c13b1b.png" width="200" height="0" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" alt="WBA 2024 Logo" /> </noscript></div></a> </div></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_19-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-the-full-list"></span><h2 id="mntl-sc-block_20-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading" style> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> The Full List </span> </h2> <p id="mntl-sc-block_21-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>1 . Maldives</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_22-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_23-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/xscduwODEjrT7uYPQqDqorKhkUw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-01-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-82625eb1544a49debecbbeecfc29ac48.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/zx--AN-zQ8zeYq7Ro-kMaZ52RtE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-01-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-82625eb1544a49debecbbeecfc29ac48.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Palm trees on a white sand beach of the Maldives" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/xscduwODEjrT7uYPQqDqorKhkUw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-01-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-82625eb1544a49debecbbeecfc29ac48.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_2-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/xscduwODEjrT7uYPQqDqorKhkUw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-01-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-82625eb1544a49debecbbeecfc29ac48.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/zx--AN-zQ8zeYq7Ro-kMaZ52RtE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-maldives-01-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-82625eb1544a49debecbbeecfc29ac48.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Palm trees on a white sand beach of the Maldives" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_2-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_24-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> In the Indian Ocean, along the equator, sits a string of 1,192 islands (of which only 200 are currently inhabited): The Maldives. Its name alone conjures visuals of luxurious overwater bungalows and emerald waters. One T+L reader wrote that “the location is just as beautiful as every picture you have seen.” Another raved that the “marine life there is beyond expectation.” (The Maldives is home to roughly three percent of the planet’s reefs and its biodiversity makes it a top snorkeling and diving destination.) The resounding sentiment was summed up by one enthusiastic reader’s three words: “Paradise on Earth.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_25-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_26-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 95.63 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_27-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_28-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>2. Phú Quốc, Vietnam</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_29-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_30-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/peiQVcffVPfpJjCmhwVJG8q6Sww=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phu-quoc-02-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-257ecb167be044339db16c8ac5b818ad.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/GjaQ2H8SD5dVb28Sj5hv5HunM24=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phu-quoc-02-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-257ecb167be044339db16c8ac5b818ad.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Idyllic beach in Duong Dong city in Phu Quoc island in south Vietnam. The island has really gained in popularity as a travel destinations in the last years." class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/peiQVcffVPfpJjCmhwVJG8q6Sww=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phu-quoc-02-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-257ecb167be044339db16c8ac5b818ad.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_3-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/peiQVcffVPfpJjCmhwVJG8q6Sww=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phu-quoc-02-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-257ecb167be044339db16c8ac5b818ad.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/GjaQ2H8SD5dVb28Sj5hv5HunM24=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phu-quoc-02-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-257ecb167be044339db16c8ac5b818ad.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Idyllic beach in Duong Dong city in Phu Quoc island in south Vietnam. The island has really gained in popularity as a travel destinations in the last years." /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_3-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>@ Didier Marti/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_31-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Phú Quốc, off the western coast of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, is an emerging tourism destination — and that's its greatest strength. While several beaches in Southeast Asia are developed, Phú Quốc maintains an understated tranquility. But that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in luxe accommodations: the island’s most indulgent hotel is <a href="https://www.ihg.com/regent/hotels/gb/en/phu-quoc/pqcrr/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-RE-_-VN-_-PQCRR" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="sponsored nofollow noskim">Regent Phu Quoc</a>, which has a rooftop infinity pool and suites with private pools. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_32-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_33-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 94.41 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_34-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_35-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>3. Bali, Indonesia</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_36-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_37-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/_NlBboMfosGsgKrwsNgFaQxgXv0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-bali-03-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a3ac2d6a633945acb87ec2fdd9fd6168.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/_b77CtWzGjk7QtTAP4u1SM9UbG4=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-bali-03-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a3ac2d6a633945acb87ec2fdd9fd6168.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="A woman overlooking surfers in Bali" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/_NlBboMfosGsgKrwsNgFaQxgXv0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-bali-03-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a3ac2d6a633945acb87ec2fdd9fd6168.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_4-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/_NlBboMfosGsgKrwsNgFaQxgXv0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-bali-03-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a3ac2d6a633945acb87ec2fdd9fd6168.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/_b77CtWzGjk7QtTAP4u1SM9UbG4=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-bali-03-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a3ac2d6a633945acb87ec2fdd9fd6168.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="A woman overlooking surfers in Bali" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_4-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Daniel Gorostieta/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_38-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Called the “Island of the Gods,” Bali’s rich heritage can be experienced through its traditional ceremonies, old temples, and intricate dance performances. T+L readers echoed praises for the Balinese people and the value for money, with one reader summing it up well: “Great beach, great food, good hospitality.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_39-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_40-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 93.26 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_41-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_42-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>4. Milos, Greece</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_43-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_44-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/cQHrtjUAGXomo0qV2yGo5ffbF-4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-milos-04-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-258bd92340fd4173921bc23807531e1a.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/4jYYyRbpO5PRohg9zD794a8k7Zk=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-milos-04-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-258bd92340fd4173921bc23807531e1a.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="People swimming in a lagoon on Crete" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/cQHrtjUAGXomo0qV2yGo5ffbF-4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-milos-04-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-258bd92340fd4173921bc23807531e1a.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_5-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/cQHrtjUAGXomo0qV2yGo5ffbF-4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-milos-04-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-258bd92340fd4173921bc23807531e1a.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/4jYYyRbpO5PRohg9zD794a8k7Zk=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-milos-04-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-258bd92340fd4173921bc23807531e1a.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="People swimming in a lagoon on Crete" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_5-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Amanda Blackard/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_45-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> The Greek island of Milos is home to dramatic rock formations like Sarakiniko Beach, which boasts a moon-like landscape thanks to its volcanic pumice formations. There’s plenty of adventure for thrillseekers, like exploring submarine caves and sea tunnels, but this Cycladic Isle is also rich in history, with ancient ruins like the Catacombs of Milos and the Ancient Theater of Milos. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_46-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_47-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 93.08 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_48-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_49-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>5. Dominica</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_50-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_51-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/EL7DXLSOiYac3vSSoA9ivqQIho0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dominica-05-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9167f0c5330d41139e3fe217ba30af92.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/IxHIPvxX9KsMky8_f3Kwi1Pe3D0=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dominica-05-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9167f0c5330d41139e3fe217ba30af92.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Fishing village in Dominica, Caribbean Islands Scotts Head" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/EL7DXLSOiYac3vSSoA9ivqQIho0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dominica-05-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9167f0c5330d41139e3fe217ba30af92.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_6-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/EL7DXLSOiYac3vSSoA9ivqQIho0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dominica-05-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9167f0c5330d41139e3fe217ba30af92.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/IxHIPvxX9KsMky8_f3Kwi1Pe3D0=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dominica-05-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9167f0c5330d41139e3fe217ba30af92.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Fishing village in Dominica, Caribbean Islands Scotts Head" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_6-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>gydyt0jas/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_52-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Dominica entices travelers with unspoiled natural beauty and eco-adventures. The island is nicknamed “Nature Island” for its dense rain forests, volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, and black-sand beaches. The underwater world also attracts scuba divers and snorkelers, with healthy, vividly-colorful coral reefs, marine life, and volcanic formations. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_53-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_54-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 92.47 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_55-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_56-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>6. Crete, Greece</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_57-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_58-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.7%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/IYidcLfHhukQY8p_89wNG769VpQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-crete-06-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-643be2554f3448629d056b401c93bb41.jpg" width="2000" height="1334" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/1XmY-Oa6JA5cjO4cOlZPjbM8gfM=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-crete-06-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-643be2554f3448629d056b401c93bb41.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Paddle boarders and surfers in Crete at sunset" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/IYidcLfHhukQY8p_89wNG769VpQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-crete-06-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-643be2554f3448629d056b401c93bb41.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_7-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/IYidcLfHhukQY8p_89wNG769VpQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-crete-06-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-643be2554f3448629d056b401c93bb41.jpg" width="2000" height="1334" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/1XmY-Oa6JA5cjO4cOlZPjbM8gfM=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-crete-06-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-643be2554f3448629d056b401c93bb41.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Paddle boarders and surfers in Crete at sunset" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_7-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Gautier Houba/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_59-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Go to Greece's largest island if you want stunning beaches like Balos Lagoon, which boasts out-of-this-world blue waters, or Elafonisi Beach, an iconic pink-sand beach. Or, visit ancient Minoan ruins like the Palace of Knossos or walk through Chania’s Old Town to see Turkish and Venetian architecture. Outdoor lovers can hike the Samaria Gorge, which takes travelers through Crete's White Mountains. According to one T+L reader, the people of Crete were “so friendly and helpful to travelers.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_60-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_61-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 92.38 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_62-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_63-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>7. Hvar and the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_64-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_65-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/BSBuqdaNx5-ms9mk-09_IHSBo2I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dalmatian-islands-07-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-cd05b1326b8349d995191b3fa180575c.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/pxsdy6j8Ko0j9SaHYD4zRkR9TDM=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dalmatian-islands-07-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-cd05b1326b8349d995191b3fa180575c.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Buildings and boats along the coast of Brac, one of the Dalmatian Islands" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/BSBuqdaNx5-ms9mk-09_IHSBo2I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dalmatian-islands-07-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-cd05b1326b8349d995191b3fa180575c.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_8-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/BSBuqdaNx5-ms9mk-09_IHSBo2I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dalmatian-islands-07-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-cd05b1326b8349d995191b3fa180575c.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/pxsdy6j8Ko0j9SaHYD4zRkR9TDM=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-dalmatian-islands-07-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-cd05b1326b8349d995191b3fa180575c.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Buildings and boats along the coast of Brac, one of the Dalmatian Islands" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_8-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Christopher Larson/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_66-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> For an adventure in the Med, look no further than Hvar and the Dalmatian Islands. Hvar’s old town, often called the “Queen of the Dalmatian Islands,” has quaint squares, centuries-old edifices, and a medieval fortress that overlooks the Adriatic Sea. A vibrant nightlife adds to the unforgettable experience. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_67-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_68-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 91.53 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_69-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_70-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>8. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_71-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_72-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/YNwVg7moCejo1S1SHGHMRHYHzwM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-galapagos-islands-08-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a683a5699f4f4bd8b7005edcbccb0773.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/xj-uptrV5MCpwrFp1ilTTYOEVRc=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-galapagos-islands-08-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a683a5699f4f4bd8b7005edcbccb0773.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki on the beach on Gardner Bay, Espanola, Galapagos Island, Ecuador, South America." class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/YNwVg7moCejo1S1SHGHMRHYHzwM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-galapagos-islands-08-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a683a5699f4f4bd8b7005edcbccb0773.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_9-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/YNwVg7moCejo1S1SHGHMRHYHzwM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-galapagos-islands-08-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a683a5699f4f4bd8b7005edcbccb0773.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/xj-uptrV5MCpwrFp1ilTTYOEVRc=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-galapagos-islands-08-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-a683a5699f4f4bd8b7005edcbccb0773.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki on the beach on Gardner Bay, Espanola, Galapagos Island, Ecuador, South America." /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_9-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>nodramallama/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_73-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Readers love this South American destination for the chance to see an unparalleled diversity of wildlife in their natural habitat, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. Exploring the volcanic archipelago allows travelers to learn about the evolutionary adaptations that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection — paired with fun day trips like snorkeling or observing rare birds. One T+L reader described these islands as “an archipelago that makes science fun.” Another said, “These islands are beautiful and a ‘must’ for all lovers of nature.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_74-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_75-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 91.26 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_76-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_77-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>9. Koh Samui, Thailand</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_78-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_79-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/FoD0U-fOzrMApgt9iUreNfCL6g0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-koh-samui-09-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d4598efeb40c4d1dbe6ffdfb612544ab.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/sPEjBeW5EuK-6G4w19Rx4oUjeeI=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-koh-samui-09-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d4598efeb40c4d1dbe6ffdfb612544ab.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Bird eye view of Angthong national marine park, koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/FoD0U-fOzrMApgt9iUreNfCL6g0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-koh-samui-09-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d4598efeb40c4d1dbe6ffdfb612544ab.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_10-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/FoD0U-fOzrMApgt9iUreNfCL6g0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-koh-samui-09-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d4598efeb40c4d1dbe6ffdfb612544ab.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/sPEjBeW5EuK-6G4w19Rx4oUjeeI=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-koh-samui-09-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d4598efeb40c4d1dbe6ffdfb612544ab.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Bird eye view of Angthong national marine park, koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_10-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>lkunl/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_80-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Koh Samui is renowned for its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and lush tropical landscapes, offering the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Travelers can indulge in luxury beachfront resorts, savor delicious Thai cuisine, and experience the island's vibrant nightlife. With opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and exploring nearby islands, Koh Samui also offers adventure in the tropical paradise. One T+L reader applauded the island’s “beautiful beach and nightlife” while another raved about the island’s “excellent value.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_81-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_82-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 91.03 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_83-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_84-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>10. Great Barrier Reef Islands, Australia</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_85-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_86-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/fsK5MULpA3Y_pNegbfBF2AHxfso=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-great-barrier-reef-islands-10-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d9f6e86f7f574ddc86168fb3e6800717.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/yKXNWV5-RG24QX1EhLNF-9K175Q=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-great-barrier-reef-islands-10-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d9f6e86f7f574ddc86168fb3e6800717.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="A green sea turtle swimming along the bottom of the sea floor near the coral. Lady Elliot Island, Queensland Australia. A part of the Great Barrier reef, the most southern part." class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/fsK5MULpA3Y_pNegbfBF2AHxfso=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-great-barrier-reef-islands-10-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d9f6e86f7f574ddc86168fb3e6800717.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_11-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/fsK5MULpA3Y_pNegbfBF2AHxfso=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-great-barrier-reef-islands-10-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d9f6e86f7f574ddc86168fb3e6800717.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/yKXNWV5-RG24QX1EhLNF-9K175Q=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-great-barrier-reef-islands-10-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d9f6e86f7f574ddc86168fb3e6800717.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="A green sea turtle swimming along the bottom of the sea floor near the coral. Lady Elliot Island, Queensland Australia. A part of the Great Barrier reef, the most southern part." /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_11-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Nicky Dowling/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_87-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Arguably Australia’s most famous landmark, this reef — last year’s No. 1 island in the world — is the world's largest coral reef system. It stretches 1,400 miles off Australia’s northeastern coast, home to a stunning array of marine life (tropical fish, sharks, dolphins, and more) that creates a world-class snorkeling and diving destination. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_88-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_89-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.99 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_90-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_91-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>11. Ischia, Italy</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_92-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_93-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/pcKj1gJ78SiA1SzDZ5FczwcL7uU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-ischia-11-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-40204200b5dd41aaa6ca01842cc988d7.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Yuqa5WddFLszjqxlpxBHUALQc08=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-ischia-11-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-40204200b5dd41aaa6ca01842cc988d7.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Ischia island, Gulf of Naples, Italy " class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/pcKj1gJ78SiA1SzDZ5FczwcL7uU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-ischia-11-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-40204200b5dd41aaa6ca01842cc988d7.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_12-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/pcKj1gJ78SiA1SzDZ5FczwcL7uU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-ischia-11-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-40204200b5dd41aaa6ca01842cc988d7.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Yuqa5WddFLszjqxlpxBHUALQc08=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-ischia-11-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-40204200b5dd41aaa6ca01842cc988d7.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Ischia island, Gulf of Naples, Italy " /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_12-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Â© Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_94-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> This picturesque island in the Bay of Naples brings to mind lush landscapes, rugged coastline, and volcanic terrain. It’s roughly the same distance from Naples as the iconic island of Capri, but far less crowded and much more affordable. Travelers can learn about the region’s fascinating past at sites like the Aragonese Castle and the ancient ruins of Villa Arbusto, and indulge in a little R&R at one of the island’s many thermal spas. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_95-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_96-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.95 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_97-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_98-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>12. Cuba</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_99-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_100-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/8CnaEcaSGGMPmChCgRBfYm1Q5qs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-cuba-12-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-58106cf2d3e3433f9f7e18a706cfe89a.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Y2DtIxa2wkfNkdAFckpmml6Mgns=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-cuba-12-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-58106cf2d3e3433f9f7e18a706cfe89a.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="People eating at a restaurant overlooking a valley in Cuba" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/8CnaEcaSGGMPmChCgRBfYm1Q5qs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-cuba-12-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-58106cf2d3e3433f9f7e18a706cfe89a.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_13-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/8CnaEcaSGGMPmChCgRBfYm1Q5qs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-cuba-12-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-58106cf2d3e3433f9f7e18a706cfe89a.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Y2DtIxa2wkfNkdAFckpmml6Mgns=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-cuba-12-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-58106cf2d3e3433f9f7e18a706cfe89a.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="People eating at a restaurant overlooking a valley in Cuba" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_13-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Anna Haines/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_101-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Visitors love walking the streets of Havana, taking in the city’s beautiful architecture and complex history. There are other adventures to be had, too: lounging on the powdery sands of Varadero, hiking in the Viñales Valley, or swimming in the crystal-clear waters of María la Gorda. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_102-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_103-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.61 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_104-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_105-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>13. Palawan, Philippines</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_106-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_107-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.7%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/98LJKRuRAnR30dumsPDFLyjn_54=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-palawan-13-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b465c1e1dc2f40fca2ec6c8dfc09388d.jpg" width="2000" height="1334" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/t-r163q9ByIbdT8Iotvb6xwjMfI=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-palawan-13-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b465c1e1dc2f40fca2ec6c8dfc09388d.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Coastline of Palawan" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/98LJKRuRAnR30dumsPDFLyjn_54=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-palawan-13-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b465c1e1dc2f40fca2ec6c8dfc09388d.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_14-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/98LJKRuRAnR30dumsPDFLyjn_54=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-palawan-13-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b465c1e1dc2f40fca2ec6c8dfc09388d.jpg" width="2000" height="1334" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/t-r163q9ByIbdT8Iotvb6xwjMfI=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-palawan-13-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b465c1e1dc2f40fca2ec6c8dfc09388d.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Coastline of Palawan" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_14-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Tessa Desjardins/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_108-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> This thin island off the western coast of the Philippines is known for its unparalleled natural beauty, including limestone cliffs, lagoons, and rain forests. Travelers can explore preserves such as the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, and learn about cultural practices from Indigenous communities like the Batak and Tagbanua tribes. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_109-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_110-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.59 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_111-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_112-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>14. Fiji Islands</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_113-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_114-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Sepu8xWOlA2_390l7vbcZYS2tt0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-fiji-14-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-594d8bff96684fbdba2ac2ee23baea5f.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/ILuQiZ8-uivGYosCBXBHB-8jyrg=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-fiji-14-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-594d8bff96684fbdba2ac2ee23baea5f.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Woman on kayak near beach in a tropical island, Fiji " class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Sepu8xWOlA2_390l7vbcZYS2tt0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-fiji-14-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-594d8bff96684fbdba2ac2ee23baea5f.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_15-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Sepu8xWOlA2_390l7vbcZYS2tt0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-fiji-14-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-594d8bff96684fbdba2ac2ee23baea5f.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/ILuQiZ8-uivGYosCBXBHB-8jyrg=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-fiji-14-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-594d8bff96684fbdba2ac2ee23baea5f.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Woman on kayak near beach in a tropical island, Fiji " /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_15-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Matteo Colombo/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_115-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Fiji is world-famous for its beaches and secluded shores, like those on Yasawa and Mamanuca islands. It's home to some of the best diving and snorkeling sites as well as inland excursions like kayaking and zip-lining. Travelers shouldn't miss a chance to immerse themselves in Fijian culture through attending a <em>meke</em> dance performance, or partaking in a kava ceremony. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_116-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_117-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.56 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_118-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_119-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>15. Golden Isles (Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island, St. Simons Island), United States</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_120-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_121-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/jJHFQgkhzvC_BakO00IaUp2qj-g=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-golden-isles-15-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b5c812ac17e84ac0ab41a6545fb53d65.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Rp7HehuxT1lfpTbLQGYYoZBmNZk=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-golden-isles-15-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b5c812ac17e84ac0ab41a6545fb53d65.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Salt marsh at Clam Creek on Jekyll Island, Georgia." class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/jJHFQgkhzvC_BakO00IaUp2qj-g=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-golden-isles-15-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b5c812ac17e84ac0ab41a6545fb53d65.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_16-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/jJHFQgkhzvC_BakO00IaUp2qj-g=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-golden-isles-15-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b5c812ac17e84ac0ab41a6545fb53d65.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Rp7HehuxT1lfpTbLQGYYoZBmNZk=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-golden-isles-15-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-b5c812ac17e84ac0ab41a6545fb53d65.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Salt marsh at Clam Creek on Jekyll Island, Georgia." /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_16-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>elan7t50/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_122-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Located off the coast of Georgia, this little-known group of islands offer some of the most picturesque coastal scenery in the United States. The beaches are dotted with golden sand dunes and swaying palms, while the towns like Brunswick and St. Simons Island make for great shopping and dining. Nature enthusiasts of all ages can explore the salt marshes of Jekyll Island by kayak, or hike through the maritime forests of Cumberland Island. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_123-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_124-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.29 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_125-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_126-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>16. Phuket, Thailand</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_127-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_128-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/4t6Onk-dONZeY8fe0qFi0t3OG50=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phuket-16-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-3306c5a9159241afa6047576e3b3fe93.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/PE3UYdzkA8IqMIw0dM86-UHfANs=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phuket-16-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-3306c5a9159241afa6047576e3b3fe93.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Aerial view of Phuket" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/4t6Onk-dONZeY8fe0qFi0t3OG50=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phuket-16-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-3306c5a9159241afa6047576e3b3fe93.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_17-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/4t6Onk-dONZeY8fe0qFi0t3OG50=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phuket-16-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-3306c5a9159241afa6047576e3b3fe93.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/PE3UYdzkA8IqMIw0dM86-UHfANs=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-phuket-16-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-3306c5a9159241afa6047576e3b3fe93.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Aerial view of Phuket" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_17-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Andre Malerba/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_129-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> From the lively shores of Patong Beach to the secluded bays of Kata and Karon Beaches, on Phuket there's a beach for every type of traveler. Known as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea," this Thai island is often a gateway to destinations like the Phi Phi Islands, James Bond Island, and Similan Islands. For those looking for more cultural immersion, the Old Town contains a bustling market, and the Wat Chalong temple is always worth a visit. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_130-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_131-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.20 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_132-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_133-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>17. Sicily, Italy</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_134-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_135-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/49zqDMiAvfne1mXN--Puwv0yZCI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sicily-17-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9e589ac1d64349dca937b0af26fb55f0.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/TvJ9bU0WPPGcGu0ZrqqTRp9xLmE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sicily-17-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9e589ac1d64349dca937b0af26fb55f0.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Architecture on Sicily" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/49zqDMiAvfne1mXN--Puwv0yZCI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sicily-17-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9e589ac1d64349dca937b0af26fb55f0.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_18-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/49zqDMiAvfne1mXN--Puwv0yZCI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sicily-17-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9e589ac1d64349dca937b0af26fb55f0.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/TvJ9bU0WPPGcGu0ZrqqTRp9xLmE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sicily-17-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-9e589ac1d64349dca937b0af26fb55f0.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Architecture on Sicily" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_18-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Laura La Monaca/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_136-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Sicily is a paradise for food lovers: from produce like citrus fruit and olives to fresh seafood and wine made from grapes grown on the slopes of Mount Etna. Since the island's calendar is filled with events — carnivals, religious processions, food and wine festivals — there's always something happening on the island. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_137-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_138-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.14 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_139-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_140-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>18. Anguilla</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_141-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_142-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/r5NtczpPDN198jCa0XkX9NAPxiA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-anguilla-18-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-75311e6fbf984eccaa819cd9165c0a39.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/WFc3W4CicD08eHkjUT3Ag-Bn1-4=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-anguilla-18-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-75311e6fbf984eccaa819cd9165c0a39.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Palm trees and lounge chairs on a beach in Anguilla" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/r5NtczpPDN198jCa0XkX9NAPxiA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-anguilla-18-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-75311e6fbf984eccaa819cd9165c0a39.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_19-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/r5NtczpPDN198jCa0XkX9NAPxiA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-anguilla-18-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-75311e6fbf984eccaa819cd9165c0a39.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/WFc3W4CicD08eHkjUT3Ag-Bn1-4=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-anguilla-18-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-75311e6fbf984eccaa819cd9165c0a39.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Palm trees and lounge chairs on a beach in Anguilla" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_19-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_143-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> From the crystal waters of Shoal Bay East to the secluded coves of Maundays Bay and Meads Bay, this Caribbean island is the perfect place to bask in the sun, swim, snorkel, or simply relax. One T+L reader wrote, “Anguilla is paradise,” while another said that visiting this “hidden gem is like having the island to yourself.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_144-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_145-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 90.02 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_146-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_147-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>19. Moorea, French Polynesia</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_148-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_149-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Hal3I8pJPE-l20TmfxnuapaAOcM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-moorea-19-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-846c8c72db524fd3a8afa00b203fddc7.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/OjOLuZcx0AOVCBC1R7AAxJXjtks=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-moorea-19-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-846c8c72db524fd3a8afa00b203fddc7.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="A canoe docked in Cook's Bay on Moorea" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Hal3I8pJPE-l20TmfxnuapaAOcM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-moorea-19-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-846c8c72db524fd3a8afa00b203fddc7.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_20-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Hal3I8pJPE-l20TmfxnuapaAOcM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-moorea-19-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-846c8c72db524fd3a8afa00b203fddc7.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/OjOLuZcx0AOVCBC1R7AAxJXjtks=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-moorea-19-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-846c8c72db524fd3a8afa00b203fddc7.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="A canoe docked in Cook's Bay on Moorea" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_20-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Powerfocusfotografie/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_150-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Lush green mountains, overwater bungalows, and turquoise lagoons await visitors to Moorea. Travelers can immerse themselves in the local culture and traditions of French Polynesia by watching Polynesian dance performances or learning about the ancient art of tattooing. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_151-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_152-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 89.70 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_153-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_154-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>20. Corfu and the Ionian Islands, Greece</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_155-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_156-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/WER93B0vtsRTiQjURx-1z0EvtIQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-corfu-20-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-13be311ebae640f5b2824a8ba0ee540d.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/1Z4Xvg2iOOLw2KMcpnzJxJG3EgA=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-corfu-20-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-13be311ebae640f5b2824a8ba0ee540d.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Fortress of Corfu" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/WER93B0vtsRTiQjURx-1z0EvtIQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-corfu-20-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-13be311ebae640f5b2824a8ba0ee540d.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_21-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/WER93B0vtsRTiQjURx-1z0EvtIQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-corfu-20-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-13be311ebae640f5b2824a8ba0ee540d.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/1Z4Xvg2iOOLw2KMcpnzJxJG3EgA=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-corfu-20-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-13be311ebae640f5b2824a8ba0ee540d.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Fortress of Corfu" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_21-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Anna Mardo/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_157-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> These mountainous isles off the coast of Greece and Albania are known for their unspoiled nature reserves and picturesque, culture-rich towns such as Lefkada and Fiskardo, where travelers can visit 14th-century castles and wander the bustling marinas. Corfu’s laid-back atmosphere and relaxed pace of life makes it a peaceful destination for recharging amid tranquil surroundings. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_158-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_159-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 89.42 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_160-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_161-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>21. Sardinia, Italy</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_162-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_163-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/c2J30x0bINLsC1gzL_rE2sUsWCs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sardinia-21-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-e280e37da5b34b558dbfa91d45d8e50f.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/MDtGX2BnjmEMQpPnzzuT7aJFshw=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sardinia-21-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-e280e37da5b34b558dbfa91d45d8e50f.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Capo Testa lighthouse on Sardinia" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/c2J30x0bINLsC1gzL_rE2sUsWCs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sardinia-21-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-e280e37da5b34b558dbfa91d45d8e50f.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_22-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/c2J30x0bINLsC1gzL_rE2sUsWCs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sardinia-21-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-e280e37da5b34b558dbfa91d45d8e50f.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/MDtGX2BnjmEMQpPnzzuT7aJFshw=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-sardinia-21-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-e280e37da5b34b558dbfa91d45d8e50f.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Capo Testa lighthouse on Sardinia" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_22-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Aldo Pavan/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_164-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Sardinia boasts some of the most breathtaking beaches in the Mediterranean, with white sand and turquoise water. Highlights to visit include the Costa Smeralda shoreline, the secluded coves of Cala Gonone, and the dramatic cliffs of Cala Luna. In the medieval towns of Alghero and Cagliari, expect narrow cobblestone streets and ancient churches and fortifications. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_165-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_166-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 89.39 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_167-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_168-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>22. Madeira, Portugal</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_169-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_170-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Nges2IWMn4SwzDocOn5IAgv0r-E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-madeira-22-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-81afc4145d444d3bbf221a18a2528d7c.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/qvBxp2xCbi7DVjRkmZA_yyrV_xQ=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-madeira-22-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-81afc4145d444d3bbf221a18a2528d7c.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Overlooking a town on the coast of Madiera" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Nges2IWMn4SwzDocOn5IAgv0r-E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-madeira-22-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-81afc4145d444d3bbf221a18a2528d7c.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_23-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/Nges2IWMn4SwzDocOn5IAgv0r-E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-madeira-22-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-81afc4145d444d3bbf221a18a2528d7c.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/qvBxp2xCbi7DVjRkmZA_yyrV_xQ=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-madeira-22-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-81afc4145d444d3bbf221a18a2528d7c.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Overlooking a town on the coast of Madiera" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_23-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Violetta Smiranova/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_171-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> If you're looking for a weather-proof destination, Madeira is it — the island enjoys year-round pleasant temperatures. No matter what season, travelers should explore sites like the Laurisilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the coastline of Ponta de São Lourenço. The island's gastronomy is its own attraction, with fresh seafood, regional specialties such as <em>espetada</em> and <em>bolo do caco</em>, and world-famous Madeira wine. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_172-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_173-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 89.12 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_174-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_175-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>23. Skye and the Hebrides, Scotland</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_176-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_177-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/VtgONLUcKOz9qIUJsKs39XSiEI0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-isle-of-skye-23-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-8afe179dbe5246c3bd6f3e4d00fcb5ca.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/BkYhzVhOina9teNZkDybkVltWZA=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-isle-of-skye-23-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-8afe179dbe5246c3bd6f3e4d00fcb5ca.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Cliffs of the Isle of Skye" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/VtgONLUcKOz9qIUJsKs39XSiEI0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-isle-of-skye-23-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-8afe179dbe5246c3bd6f3e4d00fcb5ca.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_24-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/VtgONLUcKOz9qIUJsKs39XSiEI0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-isle-of-skye-23-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-8afe179dbe5246c3bd6f3e4d00fcb5ca.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/BkYhzVhOina9teNZkDybkVltWZA=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-isle-of-skye-23-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-8afe179dbe5246c3bd6f3e4d00fcb5ca.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Cliffs of the Isle of Skye" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_24-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Jess Macdonald/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_178-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Skye and the Hebrides offer some of the best scenery in Scotland, with rugged coastlines and towering seaside cliffs. There are some iconic landmarks, too, like the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing on Skye. The islands — which host a vibrant arts scene of galleries, craft shops, and music festivals — are also perfect for birdwatching, fishing, and stargazing. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_179-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_180-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 89.05 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_181-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_182-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>24. Paros, Greece</strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_183-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_184-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/djtKRXKIXebkBIdHp4zVgElWOTY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-paros-24-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-380e49447ba9465fbf87809963fec734.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/aP_dz1azprImyQVD2BIG4xUNJAY=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-paros-24-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-380e49447ba9465fbf87809963fec734.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Boats docked at Paros, Greece" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/djtKRXKIXebkBIdHp4zVgElWOTY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-paros-24-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-380e49447ba9465fbf87809963fec734.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_25-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/djtKRXKIXebkBIdHp4zVgElWOTY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-paros-24-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-380e49447ba9465fbf87809963fec734.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/aP_dz1azprImyQVD2BIG4xUNJAY=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-paros-24-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-380e49447ba9465fbf87809963fec734.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Boats docked at Paros, Greece" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_25-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Amanda Blackard/Travel + Leisure</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_185-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> In this Greek paradise, the popular beaches to visit include Golden Beach and Santa Maria — for a more secluded choice, try Kolymbithres Beach with its unique rock formations. Travelers can explore the narrow cobblestone streets of Parikia, the island's capital, to see whitewashed buildings and bustling waterfront, or wander through the labyrinthine alleys of Naoussa, a fishing village known for its nightlife and traditional tavernas. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_186-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_187-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader score: 88.97 </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_188-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_189-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> <strong>25. Zanzibar, Tanzania </strong> </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_190-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_191-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block travelandleisure-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:66.6%;"> <img data-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/tpcsECKyu-wvtbaWTOTwY4ytccU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-zanzibar-25-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d52380148fb44b74bf877cc38e47f7e2.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" data-srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/p86sPIwXy5d5NHzH8D1Uy2JLWjE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-zanzibar-25-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d52380148fb44b74bf877cc38e47f7e2.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Stone town, Zanzibar, Tanzania." class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" data-hi-res-src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/tpcsECKyu-wvtbaWTOTwY4ytccU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-zanzibar-25-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d52380148fb44b74bf877cc38e47f7e2.jpg" id=mntl-sc-block-image_26-0 data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="true" data-click-tracked="true" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/tpcsECKyu-wvtbaWTOTwY4ytccU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-zanzibar-25-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d52380148fb44b74bf877cc38e47f7e2.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/p86sPIwXy5d5NHzH8D1Uy2JLWjE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-zanzibar-25-WORLDSBESTISLANDS24-d52380148fb44b74bf877cc38e47f7e2.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Stone town, Zanzibar, Tanzania." /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_26-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>MariusLtu/Getty Images</p></span> </figcaption></figure> <p id="mntl-sc-block_192-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> On the eastern coast of Tanzania, this island’s rich history, cultural diversity, and popular beaches attract discerning travelers. Wander through the streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to take in Zanzibar’s blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences found in the architecture, cuisine, and local traditions. From the popular shores of Nungwi and Kendwa to the coves of Matemwe and Paje, there's a beach for everyone here. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_193-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_194-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html"> Reader Score: 88.95<br/> </p></div></div> </div><div class="loc article-right-rail"><div id="mm-ads-right-rail_1-0" class="comp mm-ads-right-rail mntl-block"><div id="sc-billboard-group_1-0" class="comp sc-billboard-group mntl-block js-scads-inline-content"><div id="mntl-block_2-0" class="comp mntl-block"><div id="mm-ads-squareFlex1-sticky_1-0" class="comp mm-ads-squareFlex1-sticky mm-ads-sc-sticky-square scads-to-load right-rail__item" data-height="1090" style="height: 1090px;"><div id="mm-ads-sc-sticky-square-ad_1-0" class="comp mm-ads-sc-sticky-square-ad mm-ads-square mm-ads-gpt-adunit gpt square "> <div id="square-flex-1" class="wrapper" ></div> </div></div></div> <div id="mntl-block_3-0" 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