2Maui, Hawaii
For more than 10 years now, Maui the readers of Conde Nast Traveller have voted Maui the “Best Island” on the planet. The island features great green valleys, nigh iconic landscapes, quaint villages, spectacular resorts, water sports, and spans of pristine beaches. Each beach on this island is different, from palm-lined avenues to black sand beaches.
There are also interesting, isolated trails through bamboo forests and volcanic mountains perfect for hikers. Other highlights here include waterfalls on the road to Hana, and watching the sunrise from the popular Haleakala summit.
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