Our Readers' Favorite Islands in the World of 2025

"A geographically vast island prized for dramatic volcanic landscapes and lava fields, small-town coastal character, notable local dining scenes (including coffee-growing regions), and accessible hikes across volcanic craters such as Kīlauea Iki." - 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