This year’s top islands, as voted in our “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025, span 18 countries, from the Mediterranean to the South Pacific.

Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ...

Of the 15 islands to make the 2025 best-of list, South Padre Island came in at No. 13, which is slightly better than its placement at No. 15 in last year’s list.

Key Points Bali, Indonesia, was just named the best island destination in the world. Visitors love to travel all around Bali for its surf-friendly waves, marine ecosystems, and gorgeous sunsets.