Jet lag is real and flying to Asia from the US is no picnic. However, if you're looking for a collection of islands that boast an abundance of culture, vibrant marine life, and seemingly infinite white sand beaches, you'll have a hard time finding a more breathtaking site on Earth. T+L annually polls its readers for the World's Best Awards, asking them to rate their favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, spas, airlines, and more from all around the world. The following factors were considered by readers when ranking the islands: value, friendliness, activities and sights, cuisine, and natural features and beaches.
Honors for 2018's Finest Palawan, a Philippine island, was formerly number one, but it has since lost that title.
Despite this, it continues to appear on both lists, thanks to its welcoming inhabitants, pristine waters, and excellent diving (you should visit El Nido to see limestone islets, and Coron Island to dive among WWII shipwrecks). In addition, Cebu, the sister island, was included. A "once-in-a-lifetime experience," according to one reader who dove into the water with the whale sharks. Just an hour's flight from Bangkok, the third-largest island in Thailand, Koh Samui, is known for its beautiful beaches lined with seafood restaurants and bars and its variety of accommodations, including the Four Seasons Resort, which was ranked fourth in Southeast Asia for resort hotels.
Ang Thong National Marine Park is a protected reserve of almost forty islands, and hikers may reach the immaculate Na Muang waterfall. A satisfied customer said that they had gone to Koh Samui twice and will definitely return. Balinese honeymooners continue to be enchanted with the island of Bali in Indonesia, where they may surf the windswept sands of Canggu and practice yoga in the highlands of Ubud. Lombok, an island in Indonesia about half an hour by air from Bali, is an intriguing option for beachgoers who want their white sands a little less crowded. Another Indonesian wonder that is both thrilling and lovely is the island that T+L fans chose as number one. Here you may find a ranking of all these fantastical locations.
