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    RI spot among best islands in the world, per Condé Nast Traveler. It's not Block Island.

    By Melina Khan, USA TODAY NETWORK - New England,

    14 hours ago

    Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards are out, and an island in Rhode Island was named a worldwide favorite – but it isn't Block Island.

    The magazine's ranking of its readers' favorite islands in North America was released Tuesday, and one spot in Rhode Island made the list, even beating out some of the Hawaiian islands.

    The Readers' Choice Awards are an annual ranking of travel destinations around the world, including hotels, resorts, cruise lines, cities and spas.

    Condé Nast Traveler said its readers cast more than 575,000 votes for this year's awards. Winners are scored based on overall satisfaction and given an overall percentage out of 100.

    Here's what to know.

    Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards: Aquidneck Island named one of the best

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    Aquidneck Island was named the No. 7 favorite, earning a score of 89.56.

    While the article didn't go into details about why Aquidneck Island was selected by readers, it's safe to assume the Newport was one of the main reasons it made the cut. Between the beaches, tourists attractions such as the mansion, beautiful views and tons of restaurants , it's a fan favorite.

    Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards: Top 10 list of best islands in North America

    Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards ranking of favorite islands in North America is out, and Aquidneck Island is the only New England spot on the list.

    Here are the top 10 island favorites on the list:

    1. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
    2. Maui, Hawaii
    3. Big Island, Hawaii
    4. Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo
    5. Vancouver Island, British Columbia
    6. Kauai, Hawaii
    7. Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island
    8. Oahu, Hawaii
    9. Anna Maria Island, Florida
    10. Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

    This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: RI spot among best islands in the world, per Condé Nast Traveler. It's not Block Island.

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    Tdog
    4h ago
    Ugh here I am trying to escape…
    Chris
    5h ago
    bunch a snobs down there
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