The 8 Best Islands In The World

Now that the weather is turning cold, people in the northern hemisphere are dreaming about heading south to lie on a tropical beach somewhere warm.
But with so many incredible islands around the world, it can be difficult to decide which island to visit this winter season. That's where the readers of Condé Nast Traveler come in.
Condé Nast Traveler recently released their list of the Top Islands in the World as part of their 2012 Readers' Choice Awards. The magazine's readers voted Magazine Photoshoot For their favorite islands around the world, from the Caribbean to the Pacific and beyond.

#8 Bozcaada and the Turkish Aegean Islands

Located in the Mediterranean off the coast of Turkey, Bozcaada is an island on the Aegean Sea that has pristine beaches, quiet fishing villages, and Greek and Roman ruins. Plus there are great hotels and restaurants.

#7 Bali

Bali is an incredibly diverse and dynamic island that has gorgeous scenery—from verdant rice terraces to surfer-friendly beaches—a rich culture and history, and phenomenal food.

#6 Vancouver Island

Vancouver is known Magazine Photoshoot For being incredibly safe, clean and generally pleasant.
The Canadian island, which includes the city of Victoria, has great shops and restaurants, as well as gorgeous natural scenery.

#5 Nevis

This small Caribbean island has sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a volcano at its center, which means there are also volcanic hot springs.
Fun fact: Alexander Hamilton was born and raised in Nevis.

#4 Maldives

Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives consists of 26 tropical atolls.
With its high-end resorts that have stellar service and private villas, it's the perfect place to relax.

#3 Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Bora Bora is the quintessential exotic escape.
The remote island is famous Magazine Photoshoot For its high-end resorts that tout accommodations that are built directly over the water on stilts.

#2 Bermuda

Located about 640 miles east of North Carolina, the island of Bermuda feels like it's worlds away from America's east coast.
The small and charming island embodies British culture with its pubs, historic sites and quaint English shops. The island is famous Magazine Photoshoot For its pink-sand beaches, turquoise waters and exceptional golf courses.

#1 Maui, Hawaii

Maui has all the beauty of a tropical paradise with the modern amenities of American culture.

The Hawaiian island has gorgeous beaches, mountainous terrain perfect Magazine Photoshoot For hiking and waters teeming with whales and other marine life.