Nantucket Named the ‘Best Island In The World’ 2016

When I think of a beautiful island, I think of a tropical paradise like Hawaii. However, none of the Hawaiian islands made the top 10 list for "Best Islands in the World" by travel writer, Leslie Thomas.

According to NationalGeographic.com, Thomas topped her list off with an island well know to Southcoast residents. She refers to Nantucket as a "unique place.”

“Nantucket was once one of the richest places in America, built on the profits of the whale oil industry. Even today in the delectable old town there are fine brick houses with silver mailboxes. Old-time sailors used to call Nantucket “The Little Grey Lady of the Sea.” On the misty morning I first arrived there, I could understand why. A woman was riding a horse along the beach to the utter delight of her family aboard my ferry, and she bore a banner that said ‘Crazy Aunt Rides Again.’ It is a unique place."

I've never had the pleasure of visiting Nantucket myself, but it's on my bucket list. Maybe I'll get my chance now that Seastreak will travel to Nantucket from New Bedford starting this May!

Best Islands in the World:

1. Nantucket, Massachusetts
2. Isles of Scilly, England
3. Saba, Netherlands West Indies
4. Canary Islands, Spain
5. Fair Isle, Scotland
6. Lord Howe Island, Australia
7. Capri, Italy
8. Channel Islands, California
9. Tahiti, French Polynesia
10. Islands of the Andaman Sea, Thailand