The accolade was marked by the UK’s Daily Express, which noted, “A beautiful island in Asia has been named one of the best places to visit despite hoards of tourists travelling there every year.”
“Condé Nast Traveler’s coveted Readers’ Choice 2024 Awards have been unveiled and includes the best islands in the world… Nominations for these awards arrive following votes from more than half a million readers of the popular magazine via reviews and comments.
“The prestigious award recognizes excellence in the travel industry with Phuket in Thailand earning a deserved spot on the list,” the Daily Express added..
“Thailand needs little introduction, having remained a popular tourist hotspot thanks to its stunning natural beauty, sandy beaches and turquoise waters with Phuket being the real gem of the country.
“Phuket, which has previously been crowned the world’s most overcrowded destination, lies off the west coast of mainland Thailand in the Andaman Sea.
“And while five million visit the island every year, it clearly has done nothing to dim it’s star power,” the article said.
Top of the list for island destinations in Asia went to Koh Samui, followed by Langkawi, Malaysia; Boracay, Philippines; Sri Lanka; and Phu Quoc island, Vietnam.
Rounding out the Top 10 in Asia were Palawan, Philippines, followed by PPhuket (ranked 7th); Cebu & Visayan Islands, Philippines; Bali, Indonesia; and Siargao, Philippines.
Conde Nast also last month revealed its ‘Top 13 hotels in Phuket. The accolades went to: Amanpuri, The Surin, Keemala, The Nai Harn Phuket, V Villas Phuket, Rosewood Phuket, Trisara, Aleenta Phuket Resort Spa, Six Senses, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, COMO Point Yamu, Banyan Tree Phuket and Sala Phuket.