TripAdvisor Reveals World’s “Top” Island Destinations; Bali in Fifth Place

TripAdvisor has unveiled the winners of its Travellers’ Choice Awards for Islands.

TripAdvisor says that award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions on islands worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period, as well as traveller booking interest on TripAdvisor.

“With common traits like breathtaking beaches, exciting activities and popular hotels and restaurants, the Travelers’ Choice Islands are favorites of the TripAdvisor community,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “While most of these islands have year-round appeal, TripAdvisor hotel booking data shows that bargain-hunters can save nearly 30% per night on average when staying at the top U.S. islands during the shoulder season rather than the peak.”

The shoulder season is deemed the least expensive season either right before, or right after the most expensive (peak) season, where travellers can still enjoy great weather, whilst making the most of seasonal discounts.

Top 10 Islands in the World

1. Maui, Hawaii – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Maui: THB11,500
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB12,100 Summer: THB11,800 Autumn: THB11,000 Winter: THB14,400
Average shoulder season savings during Autumn: 24%

2. Santorini, Greece – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Santorini: THB7,800
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB5,800 Summer: THB8,900 Autumn: THB6,800 Winter: THB6,500
Average shoulder season savings during Spring: 35%

3. Jamaica, Caribbean – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Jamaica: THB8,200
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB9,100 Summer: THB8,200 Autumn: THB7,900 Winter: THB10,600
Average shoulder season savings during Autumn: 25%

4. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Providenciales: THB16,200
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB21,100 Summer: THB14,800 Autumn: THB15,700 Winter: THB24,300
Average shoulder season savings during Autumn: 35%

5. Bali, Indonesia – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Bali: THB3,600
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB3,200 Summer: THB3,700 Autumn: THB3,500 Winter: THB7,000
Average shoulder season savings during Spring: 13%

6. Majorca, Spain – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Majorca: THB5,700
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB5,100 Summer: THB6,000 Autumn: THB5,600 Winter: THB7,000
Average shoulder season savings during Spring: 28%

7. Mauritius, Africa – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Mauritius: THB6,700
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB7,500 Summer: THB6,400 Autumn: THB8,200 Winter: THB10,000
Average shoulder season savings during Spring: 24%

8. Phuket, Thailand – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Phuket: THB2,300
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB2,700 Summer: THB2,300 Autumn: THB2,900 Winter: THB4,400
Average shoulder season savings during Spring: 39%

9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia – Average nightly rate of all hotels bookable on TripAdvisor in Bora Bora: THB22,000
Average seasonal hotel rates: Spring: THB20,700 Summer: THB22,600 Autumn: THB22,400 Winter: THB19,400
Average shoulder season savings during

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