I question whether they included French Polynesia or New Zealand in this, but here are the results of their readers:
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Monday, July 13, 2009
For the second year in a row, Kauai has been named the fourth-best overall island in the world by readers of Travel + Leisure.
The Garden Island followed Bali, Galápagos, and Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia in the 2009 World’s Best Awards survey, which will appear in the August issue of Travel + Leisure.
Top 10 Islands Overall| Rank | '08 | Name | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Bali | 87.41 | |
| 2 | - | Galápagos | 86.80 | |
| 3 | 10 | Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia | 86.09 | |
| 4 | 4 | Kauai | 85.90 | |
| 5 | - | Mount Desert Island, Maine | 85.87 | |
| 6 | 3 | Maui | 85.48 | |
| 7 | - | Aeolian Islands, Italy | 85.13 | |
| 8 | - | Maldives | 84.43 | |
| 9 | - | Big Island | 83.92 | |
| 10 | - | Vancouver Island | 83.74 |
In a separate survey, Travel + Leisure asked its readers to rate the islands of Hawaii on natural attractions, activities and sights, restaurants and food, and people and value.
Kauai came out on top in that survey, edging out Maui. The Big Island, Maui and Lanai followed.
“What makes the honor of being named ‘Hawaii’s Best Island’ is the acknowledgment that Kauai’s incredible beauty and diversity of activities matches the demands of Travel + Leisure’s discerning readers seeking a memorable vacation,” said Sue Kanoho, executive director of the Kauai Visitors Bureau.
The full 2009 World’s Best Awards can be viewed at www.travelandleisure.com.
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