Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Marco Island number 3 on Trip Advisor's Top 10 islands list

 
 
Dave Graff, an education specialist at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, searches for marine life at Tigertail Beach on Marco Island in 2007. Marco Island was ranked number 3 on Trip Advisor's Top 10 islands list.  (Jimmie Presley/Staff)
 
 
 

Marco Island number 3 on Trip Advisor's Top 10 islands list

Staff Reports

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Travel site Trip Advisor announced today the winners of its inaugural Travelers' Choice Islands awards.

The award was "based on millions of valuable traveler reviews and opinions on the site, the awards recognize more than 100 islands across the globe, including dedicated lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, and the U.S.," according to a press release.

"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 travelers across the globe."

Top 10 U.S. islands

1. San Juan Island, Washington

2. Kauai, Hawaii

3. Marco Island, Florida

4. Anna Maria Island, Florida

5. Maui, Hawaii

6. Sanibel Island, Florida

7. Chincoteague Island, Virginia

8. Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

9. Amelia Island, Florida

10. Key West, Florida

Top 10 islands in the world

1. Ambergris Caye, Belize

2. St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

3. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

4. San Juan Island, Washington

5. Santorini, Greece

6. Isla Mujeres, Mexico

7. Moorea, French Polynesia

8. Koh Tao, Thailand

9. Easter Island, Chile

10. Nosy Be, Madagascar

 

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