HomeToGo unveils top tropical and tranquil destinations in Hidden Islands Index

 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Island escapes are high up on travelers’ wish lists for the rest of the 2023 summer season. According to HomeToGo, the marketplace with large selection of vacation rentals, searches for high season stays on Paxos in Greece and Mallorca in Spain have seen year-on-year increases of +180% and +237% respectively. In addition, there is demand for stays on Sicily has doubled (+152% year-on-year search increase via HomeToGo), with a similar uplift seen for Iceland (+144%). For travelers hoping to find island serenity, HomeToGo has scoured the seven seas, dived deep into the data, and launched the Hidden Islands Index to surface some lesser-known options around the world – including five destinations in North America.

The index features 20 islands in total, shortlisted for and ranked according to four indicators of hidden gem status: comparatively low traveler demand, standing as a local secret, lack of social media hype, and limited overall awareness. The results show that North American travelers seeking international escapades can cross oceans this summer to find an idyllic island escape, or stay stateside at destinations like Camano Island or Mount Desert Island. Three of the top spots were snapped up by destinations in England and Scotland, appearing alongside places across the Netherlands, Canada, Italy, the U.S., France, Australia, Portugal, the Bahamas, the Philippines and French Polynesia.

Find out which islands travelers should visit before they become big vacation hotspots with the full ranking – including total scores out of 40 – below:

1. Wadden Islands, The Netherlands (38.8 / 40.0)
2. Quadra Island, Canada (38.7 / 40.0)
3. Magdalen Islands, Canada (38.6 / 40.0)
4. Isle of Portland, England (38.2 / 40.0)
5. Egadi Islands, Italy (37.9 / 40.0)
6. Camano Island, U.S. (37.7 / 40.0)
7. Barra Island, Scotland (37.6 / 40.0)
8. Île-d’Aix, France (37.3 / 40.0)
9. Mount Desert Island, U.S. (37.2 / 40.0)
10. Isle of Bute, Scotland (36.2 / 40.0)
11. Île de Batz, France (35.2 / 40.0)
12. Pelee Island, Canada (35.0 / 40.0)
13. Maddalena Island, Italy (34.0 / 40.0)
14. Bruny Island, Australia (33.3 / 40.0)
15. Porto Santo Island, Portugal (32.7 / 40.0)
16. Moreton Island, Australia (32.6 / 40.0)
17. Harbour Island, The Bahamas (30.6 / 40.0)
18. Rottnest Island, Australia (29.0 / 40.0)
19. Siargao Island, Philippines (26.7 / 40.0)
20. Mo’orea, French Polynesia (24.3 / 40.0)

Tags: HomeToGo, Hidden Islands Index