Kauai named best Hawaiian Island

Kauai was named the number one island in Hawaii by readers of Travel+Leisure magazine in the publication's 2006 World's Best Awards.
"Because this honor is voted on by travelers, being named 'Hawaii's Best Island' is a wonderful reflection on Kauai's communities and people," said Kauai Mayor Bryan Baptiste.
Respondents judged the islands on five characteristics: natural attractions, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people, and value.
"Travelers are always struck by our abundance of physical beauty and I think it showed in this year's survey," said Kelly Hoen, general manager of Princeville Resort and chairwoman of the Kauai Visitors Bureau.
Kauai ranked second on the overall listing of the World's Best Islands, after Bali. The full list:
Bali.
Kauai.
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
Maui.
Mount Desert Island (Acadia National Park), Maine.
Tasmania.
The Big Island of Hawaii.
Galapagos Islands.
Santorini, Greece.
Phuket, Thailand.
The awards will be given out in New York in one week. The complete listing appears in the August issue of Travel+Leisure.