Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but planning one can be the exact opposite. Picking where to spend your time off can cause stress, as the options are endless. That's where the beauty of the Internet comes in.
On Wednesday, TripAdvisor, the most visited travel site on the web, released its annual list of top island vacation spots.
Providenciales came in as the best island for vacationers. TripAdvisor spokeswoman Julie Cassetina told CNN the list is compiled using a particular algorithm
"Winning islands were determined using an algorithm that looked at the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and opinions for hotels, attractions and restaurants on each island gathered during a 12-month period," Cassetina said.
Providenciales, the most populated of the Turks and Caicos islands, was second last year to only Ambergris Caye in Belize. Now, Ambergris Caye is not even on the list.
Ambergris Caye had the top spot for two straight years, but Cassetina told CNN that bad feedback most likely is the reasoning behind its absence.
"It's hard to say, as winners change from year to year based on feedback from travelers," TripAdvisor spokeswoman Julie Cassetina told CNN regarding Amergis Caye.
Amergis Caye was not the only victim of bad feedback.
Only two other island that were ranked on TripAdvisor's 2014 list are on the new one— Ko Tao, Thailand and Bora Bora.
Maui, Hawaii, the lone United States representative, is the second best island vacation destination. TripAdvisor calls it a place for "true nature lovers."
Below is the complete list:
1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
2. Maui, Hawaii
3. Roatan, Honduras
4. Santorini, Greece
5. Ko Tao, Thailand
6. Madeira, Portugal
7. Bali, Indonesia
8. Mauritius, Africa
9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
10. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
TripAdvisor also ranks destinations by region. Below are the top American island destinations. Surprisingly, only three are in Hawaii.
1. Maui, Hawaii
2. Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
3. Kauai, Hawaii
4. Key West, Fla.
5. Hilton Head Island, S.C.
6. Marco Island, Fla.
7. Key Largo, Fla.
8. Chincoteague Island, Va.
9. San Juan Island, Wash.
10. Mackinac Island, Mich.
