1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos — The recent titleholder for “best island,” Providenciales is one of six prominent islands within the Caicos group of the Turks and Caicos Islands located in the West Indies. The esteemed travel site TripAdvisor selected Travelers’ Choice award winners based on the quality and volume of user reviews collected over the past year.2. Maui — Ranked second on the global list, this island attracts numerous snorkelers and sunbathers with its extensive array of over 80 beaches.3. Roatan — Placed third among the world’s premier islands, this destination is one of the Bay Islands situated approximately 35 miles offshore from Honduras.4. Santorini — Identified as fourth on TripAdvisor’s latest ranking of the world’s finest islands, this location represents the remaining half of an ancient volcano now adorned with charming villages.5. Ko Tao — Recognized this year as the fifth-ranked island, it serves as an exceptional location for scuba diving enthusiasts.6. Madeira — This islands ranks sixth and is part of a volcanic archipelago positioned in the North Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Portugal’s coastline.7. Bali — With its elaborate temples and breathtaking beaches, this island holds the seventh ranking and is a longstanding favorite among travelers.8. Mauritius — An island nation located approximately 500 miles (800 km) east of Madagascar, this year it occupies the eighth position on TripAdvisor’s list, surrounded by vibrant coral reefs.9. Bora Bora — Although it saw a decrease from the third position in 2014 to ninth place this year, the French Polynesian paradise retains its allure for visitors.10. Fernando de Noronha — This island, occupying the tenth rank, is situated approximately 220 miles from Brazil’s coastline.
