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Bali Has Been Recognized As The Best Island In The Asia Pacific Region By Travel And Leisure In 2025

Bali has been crowned the best island in the Asia Pacific region by the travel site Travel and Leisure for 2025. "Renowned for its stunning beauty, relaxed atmosphere, and deeply rooted Hindu/Animism culture, the Island of the Gods in Indonesia shows no signs of losing its allure," as quoted from the Travel and Leisure Asia website on Tuesday (1/7/2025). Furthermore, it is elaborated that most activities on the island of Bali are concentrated in a small area in the southern part of Bali.

This includes luxurious resorts, beautiful beach clubs, and a variety of world-class dining options. From healthy cuisine to lavish parties. Meanwhile, on the other hand, tourists can also enjoy cultural highlights such as traditional dance performances at temples, delve into the wonders of Bali's spiritualism, and relish the beautiful atmosphere in some remote areas that are still relatively unknown.

One of the attractions for tourists in Bali is Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali, which offers a gentle and emotive atmosphere. In fact, there are many luxurious places located in hidden spots there.

Here is the complete list of the 10 Best Islands in the Asia Pacific according to Travel and Leisure 2025:

1. Bali, Indonesia

2. Koh Samui, Thailand

3. Phu Quoc, Vietnam

4. Palawan, Philippines

5. Phuket, Thailand

6. Langkawi, Malaysia

7. Sri Lanka

8. Sumba, Indonesia

9. Penang, Malaysia

10. Siargao, Philippines

For your information, the list of the Best Islands released by Travel+Leisure for Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau is based on reader surveys. The categories and the islands that made it to the top 10 rankings are evaluated from various aspects, including the strength of the industry in different locations.

This voting process was conducted openly to the public worldwide, from January 2025 to April 2025. There were no fees associated with this ranking. Nominations were selected by the editorial team of T+L Southeast Asia and expert contributors from across the region.

Tag: Asia Pacific Region Bali Travel And Leisure In 2025