TripAdvisor: The Most Beautiful Islands in the World 2016

Every year, the travel website TripAdvisor announces the most beautiful islands in the world. This year, visitors awarded the flattering title of the most beautiful islands in the world 2016 to last year's "first runner-up", while a European island took second place. Guess which one? If you are looking for an idea for this year's vacation, the list of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world for 2016 will serve you well.

The most beautiful island in the world as chosen by website visitors TripAdvisor for 2016 it is the Hawaiian island of Maui, which was already just below the top last year. Then he simply overtook him Providenciales (Turks and Caicos Islands), which this time was "only" fourth. The second most beautiful European island in the world for 2016 was Greece Santorini (fourth last year), and the third place went to Jamaica, which was not on the sleep chart last year.

And what convinced visitors that the tape of the most beautiful island in the world went to Hawaii? Picturesque scenery, beautiful beaches and top hotels, attractions and restaurants, the representative of TripAdvisor listed Julie Cassetina. And if the world ranking is colorful like a rainbow, the picture of the ranking of the most beautiful European islands is almost "monoromantic", since most of the places in the top 10 were divided among themselves Greek and Spanish islands.

The most beautiful islands in the world 2016:

1. Maui (Hawaii)

For those who love wind-powered water sports (surfing, sailing, kitesurfing), Maui, the second largest Hawaiian island, is the promised land. The attraction in itself is the breathtaking coastal road (north-eastern part of the island), as well as the fantastic waterfalls and bicycle paths on solidified lava.

2. Santorini (Greece)

In addition to Madeira on the list of the most beautiful islands in the world, we also find Santorini, which is the first thing that comes to mind when the Greek islands are mentioned. Dazzling white houses, which provide a contrast to the volcanic rocks, are embraced by the dark blue sea, which "licks" the black and not white beaches. If we add to this the many testimonies that it has the most beautiful sunset in the world, then the dilemma of where to go on vacation this year is gone.

3. Jamaica

Last year it was "nowhere", but today this island country in the Caribbean Sea is at the very top. With its diversity, it takes care of just about every visitor. It is an excellent location for adventurers, extreme sportsmen, as well as for those who just want a simple vacation with lying on the beach and good food.

4. Providenciales (Turks and Caicos Islands)

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a little-known Caribbean archipelago that has subscribed to the title of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The island of Providenciales (located east of Cuba) also has such a reputation, which years ago already licked the cream of the beaches with its Grace Bay Beach. Providenciales is considered the center of tourism in the country and is also the most populated. It earned the title of the most beautiful island in the world because of the coral reefs that are within reach, the snow-white beaches and the luxury tourist offer. In addition, it is located close to the whale migration route, where you can see them for a lifetime.

5. Bali (Indonesia)

Bali is a mix of everything. Indeed, the Indonesian island offers sandy beaches where you can indulge in lounging and lazing around, but it is also a paradise for parties, for yoga lovers, for those looking for inner peace, and adventurers also come at their own expense in the tropical forests and among the many ancient temples.

6. Majorca (Spain)

Majorca is one of the two European courses that made it into the top 10 on the world course. Spain's largest island (judge me the Balearic Islands) is famous for its fantastic beaches, resorts, bays and nightlife.

7. Mauritius (Africa)

Mauritius (Mauritius) was until recently the hidden gem of Africa, but today, especially in the city, it is lively that there is something going on. But the city beat is only one shade of this tropical paradise, as there are also many corners on the island where you are surrounded only by unspoiled nature and "movie" beaches. But it's lively there only below sea level.

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8. Phuket (Thailand)

Mighty rock formations, a diverse landscape (from stony beaches, limestone cliffs and hills covered with rainforest, to Monday-long mikva lagoons), a diving paradise and a beach several kilometers long. Those of you who like to spend your holidays under umbrellas and in a leisurely way, could not imagine a better island than the "Pearl of the South". The same goes for adventurers.

9. Bora Bora (French Polynesia)

Natural beauty is no stranger to the island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia, where celebrities and those with deep pockets like to go. Crystal clear sea, "shack houses", tropical fish and luxury in abundance. There is really no objection to Bora Bora's ranking.

10. Fernando de Noronha (Brazil)

A diver's paradise, the Brazilian archipelago of Fernando de Noronha is under UNESCO protection. It is famous for its extremely sensitive ecosystem, which is why it has quantitatively limited and controlled access to visitors. Warm sea, kitsch beaches, turtles, dolphins and peace. Could we ask for anything more?

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