TripAdvisor yesterday announced the winners of the inaugural ‘Travellers’ Choice Islands’ Awards, with Australia’s Kangaroo Island scoring a place in the top ten islands in the South Pacific.
The awards are based on the quality and quantity of the most highly rated hotels, restaurants, and attractions listed for each island on TripAdvisor, gathered during a 12-month period. They recognise 120 islands across the globe, with dedicated lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, and the US.
Top 10 islands in the South Pacific
- Bora Bora, French Polynesia
- Moorea, French Polynesia
- Rarotonga, Cook Islands
- Efate, Vanuatu
- Aitutaki, Cook Islands
- Taveuni Island, Fiji
- Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
- Kangaroo Island, Australia
- Vanua Levu, Fiji
Top 10 islands in the world
- Ambergris Caye, Belize
- St John, US Virgin Islands
- Bora Bora, French Polynesia
- San Juan Island, Washington
- Santorini, Greece
- Isla Mujeres, Mexico
- Moorea, French Polynesia
- Koh Tao, Thailand
- Easter Island, Chile
- Nosy Be, Madagascar
For a full list of winners click on 2013 Travellers’ Choice Islands.
