Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025
The Best Islands in the World: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
From India to Tanzania, these are the best islands—as voted by you.
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- Radhanagar BeachSightserene beach on Havelock Island
- Elephant BeachSightwater sports arena shores
- Baratang Limestone CavesSightstriking natural corridors
- Elsewhere
- Phuket TownNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandreceives fewer tourists than western beach areas
- Stone TownNeighborhoodZanzibar City, Tanzaniahistoric trade center with meandering lanes
- House of WondersMuseumZanzibar City, Tanzania19th-century building where the Sultan used to live
- North IslandSightVictoria, Seychelleshoneymoon destination for royals
- Phi Phi IslandsSightKrabi, Thailandgroup of six islands between Phuket and Malacca
- Ko Phi Phi DonSightKrabi, Thailandlargest and most populated island of the group
- Ko Phi Phi LeSightKrabi, Thailandisland with stunning vistas and coastal stretches
- Cape PanwaNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandquiet corner with luxury accommodations
- Cloud 9SightSiargao, Philippinesfamous surfing spot
- Faarumai WaterfallsSightPapeete, French Polynesiawaterfalls in the northern village of Tiarei
- TemaeSightMoorea, French Polynesiafavorite slice of coastline with coral reefs
- Sofitel Kia Ora MooreaHotelMoorea, French Polynesiahotel on Moorea's beach
- InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana ResortHotelBora Bora, French Polynesiaresort in Bora Bora
- La DigueSightVictoria, Seychelles
- FélicitéSightVictoria, Seychelles
- Catangnan-Cabitoonan BridgeSightSiargao, Philippines
- Siargao Island Sports and Tourism ComplexSightSiargao, Philippines
- InterContinental Tahiti Resort & SpaHotelPapeete, French Polynesia
- Tahiti La Ora Beach ResortHotelPapeete, French Polynesia