The Best Islands in the World: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards (2024)

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What is the best island to visit in 2023? ›

The Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Jamaica are among the most visited Caribbean islands in 2023, offering rich history, stunning landscapes, and cultural immersion.

On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean Islands to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago. However, it's important to note that most crime in the Caribbean is an internal problem, primarily linked to inner-city neighbourhoods far from tourist resorts.

Hurricanes occur during the low season, specifically from June 1 to November 30. The risk peaks in August and September and occasionally extends into October and even November. Travel companies generally advise against going to the Caribbean during these months.

The average per capita income of the island is $118,845 (2022), with tourism and offshore insurance being the main industries that fuel the nation's economy. With a high GDP per capita, Bermuda is the most developed Caribbean country as well as one of the most developed island countries in the world.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization listed Montserrat as one of the least visited countries in the world, making it the least visited island in the Caribbean.

Maldives. This South Asian archipelago is often considered the home of the world's best beach thanks to its immaculate waters, white-sand beaches, and miles of dreamy coconut palms.

All visits to North Sentinel are now strictly illegal and the Indian coast guard patrols around a buffer zone near the coast to prevent outsiders from coming too close.

What is the safest tropical island to live on? ›

What is the least violent island in the Caribbean? Montserrat, Anguilla, Martinique, and St Barts are some of the safest Caribbean islands to live in, boasting the lowest violent crime rates. To learn more about the best places to retire to, you can check out the following articles: Best Places for Expats to Retire.

Anguilla. Anguilla is a secluded Caribbean island that is safe for travelers according to the U.S. Department of State. The destination is a level one travel destination so travelers should simply exercise regular travel precautions.

Palawan. Palawan is known as the most visited island in the world, with not just blue seas and white sand, but also stunning coral reefs, tropical jungles, and incredibly diverse ecosystems. Palawan is the biggest island in Palawan province and the fifth-largest island in the Philippine island country.

1. Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul — is the city most visited in the world in 2023. It was visited by more than 20.2 million people.

Thailand's unspoiled Koh Kradan island off the coast of Trang province was ranked the best of the 'Top 100 Beaches on Earth 2023' by the UK website World Beach Guide.

Despite dropping from first to third on BHTP's list of the safest places to travel this year, Iceland remains atop the GPI and continues to receive a Level 1 travel advisory from the U.S. State Department.