Island of Hawai'i

Our Readers’ 5 Favorite Islands in Hawaii of 2025

"As the state's largest island by area and this year's runner-up, I consider the Island of Hawaii "second to none," with every corner completely different—from rainforests and waterfalls to valleys, the ocean, and lava—and I find it notable that active volcanoes continue to create lava flows that expand the island's land mass." - John Wogan John Wogan John Wogan is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure and a contributing writer at T: The New York Times Style Magazine. He was previously a senior editor at Condé Nast Traveler and a travel features editor at Goop.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines