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These Are the Top 10 Islands to Explore in 2015

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A beautiful day looking out onto the jetty in Providenciales, Turks and CaicosJustin Goode—Getty Images
By Samantha Grossman

Are you sick of being landlocked? And on the lookout for a vacation spot? You may want to consider one of the top 10 islands in the world.

TripAdvisor created this list, which is part of its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards, by assessing millions of reviews written by globetrotters around the world.

Snagging the top spot is Providenciales, an island in Turks and Caicos. Known locally as Provos, it’s considered the tourism capital of Turks and Caicos, known mostly for its gorgeous white-sand beaches.

Here’s the full list of the best islands to visit this year:

  • Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
  • Maui, Hawaii
  • Roatan, Honduras
  • Santorini, Greece
  • Ko Tao, Thailand
  • Madeira, Portugal
  • Bali, Indonesia
  • Mauritius, Africa
  • Bora Bora, French Polynesia
  • Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

    • Find out more — and check out some gorgeous photos — over at TripAdvisor.

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