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Isle of Wight voted second best Island in UK and Channel Islands

TripAdvisor have released details of their 2015 Travellers’ Choice™ awards and the Isle of Wight once again scores highly.

This time the Isle of Wight has been named the second best rated island in the UK and Channel Isles.

The awards take place each year with winners determined using an algorithm that takes into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions on islands worldwide, gathered over a 12 month period.

David Thornton, CEO, Visit Isle of Wight said,

“As the UK’s holiday island, we are delighted that the Isle of Wight has been recognised in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for Islands.”

“Located just ten minutes from mainland UK with a warmer than average climate, the Island is the perfect escape for those seeking beautiful scenery combined with fun-filled activities and adventure.”

The Travelers’ Choice top ten
1. Jersey, Channel Isles
2. Isle of Wight
3. St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly
4. Isle of Arran, Scotland
5. Isle of Skye, Scotland
6. Mainland Orkney Island, Scotland
7. Anglesey, Wales
8. Lewis and Harris, Scotland
9. Isle of Man
10. Guernsey, Channel Isles

Image: © Les Lockhart