Amelia Island, Florida, ranked No. 2 on Travel + Leisure's "Best Islands in the Continental U.S." list. The island is known for its beaches, history, vibrant cultural scene, and hospitality.

This year’s top islands, as voted in our “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025, span 18 countries, from the Mediterranean to the South Pacific.

Travel + Leisure’s readers are ranking Amelia Island as the No. 2 island in the “ Best Islands in the Continental U.S. ” category in the publication’s annual World’s Best Awards.

Voted No. 1 island in Central and South America for the 25th year, this island chain in the Pacific is known for its endemic flora and fauna, including Galapágos penguins, giant tortoises, marine ...

Voted No. 1 island in Central and South America for the 25th year, this island chain in the Pacific is known for its endemic flora and fauna, including Galapágos penguins, giant tortoises, marine ...