Is it possible to have a less-than-incredible vacation in Hawaii?
Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey.
The final scores are averages of these responses.
Laura La Monaca/Travel + Leisure
Of Lanai (No.
5), one reader called it a remote island that gives off an authentic Hawaiian feel.
Its like visiting a different world, with a one-hour boat ride back to real life, another said.
Laura La Monaca/Travel + Leisure
- more rugged, easygoing feel drew plenty of admirers.
We decided to shift from vacation to volunteering, which made for a rewarding trip.
Said another, the true meaning of aloha is here.
Visit active volcanoes and green-sand beaches.
The lava fields and open spaces feel like a step back in time.
Whatever you are looking to do, you’ll find it on the Big Island.
One reader says what all the rest are thinking: This island has quickly become my favorite.
T+L Reader
The Big Island is truly unique among the Hawaiian islands.
The lava fields and open spaces feel like a step back in time.
Whatever you are looking to do, you’ll find it on the Big Island.
The Full List
1.
Island of Hawaii
Reader Score: 88.04
2.
Maui
Reader Score: 87.81
3.
Kauai
Reader Score: 87.28
4.
Oahu
Reader Score: 86.36
5.
Lanai
Reader Score: 85.68
