It’s Island Time: TripAdvisor Names The World’s Top Islands In 2015 Travellers’ Choice Awards
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – April 21, 2015 – TripAdvisor™, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced its Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Islands. This year’s awards honour more than 100 islands worldwide including lists for Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, the U.K., and the U.S. The annual awards are based on the millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers across the globe. “Our well-travelled community has uncovered the best islands around the world for that perfect island escape whether you want to lie on the beach or seek adventure,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “To help travellers book their trips to these remarkable destinations, TripAdvisor has surfaced amazing island hotels to accommodate a range of travel budgets.” All of the top 10 islands in Asia are located within the Southeast Asia region, with Ko Tao named the number one island in Asia, ahead of Bali and Phuket. Ko Tao and Bali were also amongst the top ten islands in the world, placing 5th and 7th respectively. ADVERTISEMENTS “We are thrilled that five of Thailand’s islands have once again been featured within the top 10 islands in Asia for the 2015 Travellers’ Choice awards. From the budget seekers to the luxury travellers, visitors will find that there no shortage of possibilities for travellers of every type,” said Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism & Sport for Thailand. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions on islands worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.
For travellers planning an escape to a Travellers’ Choice Islands in Asia, TripAdvisor has identified the 2015 average hotel rate and highly-rated value, mid-range and high-end hotels with availability to book on TripAdvisor. 1. Ko Tao, Thailand Average nightly hotel rate1 for 2015: US$85.82 Value: Thalassa Hotel, Sairee Beach — US$59.66/night Mid-range: Chintakiri Resort — US$88.71/night High-end: The Place Luxury Boutique Villas — US$274.75/night 2. Bali, Indonesia Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$157.23 Value: Junjungan Ubud Hotel and Spa, Ubud — US$75.51/night Mid-range: Komaneka at Rasa Sayang, Ubud — US$241.31/night High-end: The Samaya Bali, Ubud — US$437.63/night 3. Phuket, Thailand Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$96.72 Value: Navatara Phuket Resort, Rawai — US$76.03/night Mid-range: Mandarava Resort and Spa, Karon — US$165.48/night 4. Ko Samui, Thailand Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$106.81 Value: Sallamai Resort, Lamai Beach — US$54.88/night Mid-range: Lanna Samui, Bophut — US$118.44/night High-end: Sandalwood Luxury Villas, Maret — US$282.49/night 5. Lombok, Indonesia Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$227.12 Value: Living Asia Resort and Spa Lombok, Sengigi — US$106.94/night Mid-range: Jeeva Klui Resort, Mangsit — US$197.26/night High-end: The Lombok Lodge, Tanjung — US$508.57/night 6. Ko Lanta, Thailand Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$64.62 Value: Lanta Pearl Beach Resort — US$40.34/night Mid-range: LaLaanta Hideaway Resort — US$74.42/night High-end: Pimalai Resort and Spa — US$343.42/night 7. Ko Phangan, Thailand Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$62.07 Value: Tantawan Bungalow — US$35.89/night Mid-range: Sunset Hill Resort — US$69.53/night High-end: Buri Rasa Koh Phangan — US$226.89/night 8. Boracay, Philippines Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$106.03 Value: Island Jewel Inn — US$45.54/night Mid-range: Boracay Beach Club, Station 1 — US$118.56/night High-end: Discovery Shores Boracay, Station 1 — US$436.36/night 9. Palawan, Philippines Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$94.16 Value: Floral Villarosa Pool, Puerto Princesa — US$50.66/night Mid-range: Sophia’s Garden Resort, Coron — US$115.51/night High-end: Club Paradise Palawan, Coron — US$315.31/night 10. Langkawi, Malaysia Average nightly hotel rate for 2015: US$67.12 Value: Sunset Beach Resort, Pantai Cenang — US$53.92/night Mid-range: Adya Hotel Langkawi, Kuah — US$77.65/night High-end: The Danna Langkawi, Malaysia, Pantai Kok — US$321.71/night
For the complete list of winners from the 2015 Travellers’ Choice Islands, as well as reviews and candid traveller photos, go to: http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ To see the best hotels for luxury, bargain, romance and more, as honoured in the 2015 Travellers’ Choice awards for Hotels announced in January, go to: http://www.tripadvisor. |
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