The 2018 results are in, covering everything from cruise ships and hotels to airlines and spas, as voted by the readers of Travel+Leisure.
One of the most spectacular categories is islands of the world – this year, six of the top 15 destinations are from Asia, with one country laying claim to all three top spots.
Without any further ado, here are the 15 best islands in the world for 2018:
15. Azores, Portugal
The Azores, an archipelago in the mid-Atlantic and autonomous region of Portugal. Source: Getty
14. Maui, Hawaii
The road to Hana on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Source: Getty
13. Orkney Islands, Scotland
The town of Stromness on the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Source: Getty
12. Cook Islands
One Foot Island, Aitutaki, Cook Islands. Source: Getty
11. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Spectacular scenery in the Galápagos Islands. Source: Getty
10. Tasmania, Australia
Cape Hauy in Tasmania, Australia’s only entry on the list. Source: Getty