2nd Best Island

Island getaways are a particularly dreamy type of vacation experience. Whether it’s palm trees, soft sand, and a tropical breeze; village shops, lighthouses and cozy restaurants; or historic sights and cultural activities; you can be transported to a place that provides a truly unique escape.

Now, for the second year, TripAdvisor presents the best islands in the world, based on millions of traveler reviews and opinions. The 2014 Travelers’ Choice Islands awards put the spotlight on more than 100 winning island destinations around the globe, from the beaches of Belize to the majestic coast of Ko Tao.

This year, the island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos Islands came in at the number 2 spot. Here is the top 10 line-up:

1. Ambergris Caye, Belize
2. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
3. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
4. Marco Island, Florida
5. Lewis and Harris, Scotland
6. Naxos, Greece
7. Aitutaki, Cook Islands
8. Nosy Be, Madagascar
9. Easter Island, Chile
10. Ko Tao, Thailand

I am a proud resident on the island of Providemciales, and am please to share some photos taken in the past few years.

Chalk Sound

Emerald Cay

Gracebay

West Point

Turtle Cove