Boracay, Philippines, one of the 'Top 10 Best Islands in the World' - Travel + Leisure

The island paradise of Boracay has been recognized by a US magazine, Travel + Leisure, as one of the 'Top 10 Best Islands in the World" for this year.

Beach Scene at an area in Boracay, Philippines | Photo courtesy of Krizzyla

The magazine ranked the Philippine tourist destination number 4 on its Top 10 list. Boracay was also named "World's Best debut" among the 10 islands which made it to the list.

Check out below Travel + Leisure's 2011 "World's Best Islands":

1. Santorini, Greece
2. Bali, Indonesia
3. Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
4. Boracay, Philippines
5. Great Barrier Reef Islands, Australia
6. Sicily, Italy
7. Big Island, Hawaii, USA
8. Kauai, Hawaii, USA
9. Maui, Hawaii, USA
10. Galápagos, Ecuador

The Top 10 were determined through the data collected from the questionnaires given to and answered by the magazine's readers. The following criteria were used: natural attractions, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people, value.

Just last April, Boracay was also listed in the "Top Beach Destinations in the World for 2011" by a popular travel website where it placed second. Check out the details here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/04/boracay-philippines-2nd-top-beach.html

Boracay, Philippines, 2nd Top Beach Destination in the World - Trip Advisor

With the winners chosen based on millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travelers around the world, the beautiful tropical island of Boracay has been named by the travel website called TripAdvisor as the "2nd Top Beach Destination in the World for 2011".

Boracay, Philippines | Photo courtesy of Niginigi.com

"Its white sand beaches are the island's main draws. Choose from Yapak Beach, with its white shells, White Beach, with its amazing sunsets, and romantic, secluded Balinghai Beach. Off the sands, good restaurants, enticing shopping and Boracay Butterfly Garden provide other appealing diversions. Explore the 4.5-mile-long island by motorized pedicab or rent a bicycle or motorbike from your resort. " said Trip Advisor.

The island of Providenciales situated in the Turks and Caicaos group of islands in North Atlantic Ocean topped the list.

Aside from Boracay and Providenciales, the Top 10 list also include: 3. Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba; 4. Negril, Jamaica; 5. Tulum, Mexico; 6. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; 7. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman; 8. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; 9. Cape May, New Jersey, and 10. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

“It’s that time of year when travelers are dreaming of getaways to warm beach destinations. To provide inspiration on where to go, we’ve named some amazing hot spots around the world, based on millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “In addition to the outstanding beaches, these destinations also feature top-rated options for hotels, vacation rentals, attractions, and restaurants.” according to TripAdvisor.