"Island escapes have long been associated with tranquillity, crystalline waters lapping powder-soft sands on which palm trees rustle and hammocks sway in the breeze. Brits feel particularly drawn to island adventures, as the many thousands of votes in Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards display. 2025's frontrunners included the Isles of Scilly in the UK, the Greek island of Naxos, and the Brazilian Fernando de Noronha, while the Turks and Caicos claimed the title of the best islands in the Caribbean and the Atlantic."
"While many of the islands we're searching for are long-time favourites, from Cyprus to Antigua, the top-trending island is the most surprising entry - Gozo, the second-largest island in the Maltese archipelago. The extraordinary 1,703 per cent increase in interest is largely attributed to the release of Ridley Scott's epic Gladiator II, with travellers seeking out the rugged, untouched Mediterranean aesthetic depicted on the big screen."
Island escapes evoke tranquillity, crystalline waters, powder-soft sands and swaying palms inviting relaxation. British travellers show strong appetite for island adventures, with Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards naming Isles of Scilly, Naxos and Fernando de Noronha among frontrunners and Turks and Caicos leading the Caribbean and Atlantic. New destinations gain attention through social media, films and word of mouth. TravelSupermarket data for summer 2026 shows Greece dominating searches: Zante searches up 269%, Kos in the top ten, Mykonos searches up 126%. Long-time favourites such as Cyprus and Antigua remain popular. Gozo leads trends with a 1,703% surge largely attributed to Gladiator II, attracting seekers of ancient history, dramatic landscapes and authentic Mediterranean experiences.
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