Top Islands Worldwide Recognised Based on Opinions of Millions of Travellers Across the Globe
Sydney, March 26, 2013 – TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its inaugural Travellers’ Choice Islands awards. Based on millions of valuable traveller reviews and opinions on the site, the awards recognise 120 islands across the globe, including dedicated lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, and the U.S.
“Whether you’re looking for idyllic palm-lined islands, or islands that offer a more cultural experience, you’ll find inspiration in these lists,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From the world famous to the hidden gems, what unifies every award winner is the fantastic feedback from travellers across the globe.”
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, U.S. 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 the complete list of winners from the 2013 Travellers' Choice Islands, as well as reviews and candid traveller photos, go to http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/TravelersChoice-Islands.
To see the best hotels for luxury, service and more, as honoured in TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for Hotels from January, go to http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/TravelersChoice-Hotels.
Note to Editors
Awards selection:
The Travellers' Choice Islands 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.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travellers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travellers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors**, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.
TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 19 other travel media brands: www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.everytrail.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.sniqueaway.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com, www.virtualtourist.com, www.whereivebeen.com, and www.kuxun.cn.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, January 2013
**Source: Google Analytics, worldwide data, January 2013
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