Maui named NUMBER ONE island to visit in 2016: Head to Hawaii for your holiday this year
HAWAII’S second-largest island is the top holiday hotspot
Maui in Hawaii is named Trip Advisor's top best island for 2016
The stunning island of Maui is the top island to visit in 2016, according to travel website Tripadvisor.
The Travellers’ Choice awards saw the popular island beat off stiff competition from holiday destinations around the world.
Holiday-makers flock to the island even with a travel time of around 18 hours from UK airports.
Will that put us off visiting the island? Almost 35 % of Brits say they won’t travel for more than five hours.
Maui is famous for its snorkelling
Popular Greek island Santorini took second place on the list.
The Balearic island of Mallorca in Spain also featured in the top 10.
Mallorca has become increasingly popular with Brits recently, following the success of BBC drama The Night Manager.
The bamboo forest and the waterfalls of Haleakala National Park make Maui a must-visit destination.
Surfing in Hawaii is popular
Surfing is a popular draw for the area, with several surf competitions taking place on the island, where waves have been known to reach up to 80 feet high.
Other top islands around the world included Bali in Indonesia, Mauritius in Africa and Phuket in Thailand.
The Pacific island place second in the 2015 awards but this year knocked Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos off the top spot for 2016.
Bora Bora and Fernando de Noronha remained in the top 10 for another year running.
Haleakala National Park's volcanic craters are a popular draw for tourists
The award was given after analysing reviews on TripAdvisor that covered hotels, restaurant and attractions.
Looking for some holiday inspiration? Here’s the list of Tripadvisor’s top islands for 2016 in full:
1. Maui, Hawaii
2. Santorini, Greece
3. Jamaica, Caribbean
4. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
5. Bali, Indonesia
6. Majorca, Spain
7. Mauritius, Africa
8. Phuket, Thailand
9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
10. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Which island is on your bucket list?