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TRAVEL+LEISURE VOTES ISCHIA TOPS

Readers of the leading USA travel magazine “Travel+Leisure”, published in New York, have voted the Island of Ischia (Campania) top of the list of the world's desirable islands, including iconic tourist destinations such as the Maldives, Bali and Ibiza.

Reasons given for the choice included the natural water spas, the hospitality, the cordiality of the people and an excellent public transport system.

Ischia also had a boost of extra publicity by the best-selling book “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante, in which the heroine spends part of a summer holiday on the island.

Ischia, together with nearby Capri, also scooped 1^st and 2^nd places in the magazine's 2016 poll.

Info: www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/best-islands