Every year, Travel + Leisure asks its readers to rate the islands they've visited, then tallies the results into its World's Best Awards. For 2026, the winner is Koh Samui, a first-time title, and one that knocks Greece's Páros off the top spot it held in 2025. Samui's score: 95.64 out of 100, the highest of any island on the list! Why Now Readers cited the island's stylish places to stay, its lush dense jungle, and its thundering waterfalls, along with a growing reputation
Berjaya Air launches international routes with business-class-only flights from Subang to Koh Samui, starting 22 April. Here’s everything you need to know.
