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TripAdvisor names Travelers' Choice islands of the world

Nancy Trejos
USA TODAY
Madeira, Portugal, was included on TripAdvisor's list of the world's top islands.

Three Hawaiian islands topped TripAdvisor's annual list of Travelers' Choice U.S. islands.

A Hawaiian island was also the sole U.S. presence on the list of Travelers' Choice islands around the world.

Maui, the Island of Hawaii and Kauai were the top three favorite U.S. islands. Rounding out the top five were Key West and Hilton Head, S.C.

Providenciales in Turks and Caicos was the most popular island in the world, with Maui following as the second-favorite. Rounding out the top five were Roatan in Honduras, Santorini in Greece and Ko Tao in Thailand.

This year's list includes more than 100 islands worldwide from Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, the U.K. and the USA.

The annual awards were determined using an algorithm based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions on islands worldwide over a 12-month period.

"Our well-traveled community has uncovered the best islands around the world for that perfect island escape whether you want to lie on the beach or seek adventure," Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor, said in a statement.

This year, TripAdvisor also examined seasonal rates and identified highly rated value, mid-range and high-end hotels with availability to book on TripAdvisor this summer.

For instance, in Maui, the summer rate is $382.

TripAdvisor's value choice for this summer is Maui Eldorado, Lahaina, for $189 a night.

Its mid-range pick is Aston Mahana at Kaanapali, Lahaina, for $344 a night. The high-end choice is Kaanapali Alii, Lahaina, for $560 night.

For a complete list of winners and reviews, go to tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Islands.

Top Travelers' Choice U .S. Islands:

  1. Maui, Hawaii
  2. Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
  3. Kauai, Hawaii
  4. Key West
  5. Hilton Head, S.C.
  6. Marco Island, Fla.
  7. Key Largo, Fla.
  8. Chincoteague Island, Va.
  9. San Juan Island, Wash.
  10. Mackinac Island, Mich.

Top Travelers' Choice Islands around the World:

  1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
  2. Maui, Hawaii
  3. Roatan, Honduras
  4. Santorini, Greece
  5. Ko Tao, Thailand
  6. Madeira, Portugal
  7. Bali, Indonesia
  8. Mauritius, Africa
  9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
  10. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

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