Sep 10, 2021
THIS YEAR’S STANDOUTS are as far-flung as ever, and suggest a renewed appreciation for places that offer unparalleled natural beauty and, in many places, fewer crowds.
T — INDICATES A TRUE TIE
* — ON THE LIST FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS
1. Mílos
Greece
Mílos Island. Photo by Evgeni Dinev/Getty Images/Canva
Plenty of stunning isles around the globe entice with the trifecta of sun, sand, and sea. But a legacy of art and ancient history gave this Aegean destination added appeal for voters.
Score: 95.50
2. Folegandros
Greece
Score: 95.47
3. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Score: 91.69
4. Madeira
Portugal
Sore: 91.56
5. Andaman Islands
India
A portion of sea arch Neil Island, Andaman Islands. Photo by Diy13/Getty Images/Canva
Score: 91.24
6. Sicily
Italy
Score: 90.49
7. Koh Samui
Thailand
Photo by arthit_sr/Getty Images/Canva
Score: 90.34
8. Bali *
Indonesia
Score: 90.32
9. Island of Hawaii
Score: 90.06
10. Galápagos Islands
Ecuador
Sea lions resting under the sun, Galápagos. Photo by xeni4ka/Getty Images Pro/Canva
Score: 90.00
11. Kauai
Hawaii
Score: 89.88
12. Maui *
Hawaii
Score: 89.76
13. Santorini
Greece
Score: 89.61
14. Maldives
Score: 89.55
15. Hvar and the Dalmatian Islands
Croatia
Score: 89.10
16. Sardinia
Italy
Score: 88.75
17. Harbour Island
Bahamas
Pink sandy beach on Harbour Island in the Bahamas. Photo by BCWH/Getty Images Signature/Canva
Score: 88.74
18. Aruba
Score: 88.72
19. Palawan
Philippines
Score: 88.63
20. St. Lucia
Score: 88.41
21. Mallorca
Spain
Score: 88.39
22. Anguilla
Score: 88.25
23. Eleuthera
Bahamas
Score: 88.20
24. Seychelles T
Anse Source d’Argent beach, Seyshelles. Photo by dibrova/Getty Images Pro/Canva
Score: 88.00
24. Sri Lanka T
Fisherman on stilts at the sunset in Galle, Sri Lanka. Photo by Ozbalci/Getty Images Pro/Canva
Score: 88.00
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