Our Readers' Favorite Islands in the World of 2025

"A chain of islands off Queensland—including rainforest-fringed Fitzroy Island and the white-sand Whitsundays—celebrated for world-class reef snorkeling and diving; visitors are encouraged to choose low-impact, reef-friendly experiences to protect the vulnerable ecosystem." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines