Travel + Leisure issued their lists of the world’s best hotels, islands, cities, airlines, and cruises yesterday.  Each of these lists will be covered in the August issue that will be on news stands on July 24th. 

 As no surprise, Hawaii is mentioned several times on the lists.  Here’s a quick Hawaii focused summary:

World’s Best Islands:  #2 Maui;  #3 Kauai;  #9 Hawaii’s Big Island

World’s Best Hotels:  #9 Four Seasons Hualalai (Big Island);  #38 Halekulani (Oahu);  #50 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea;  #60 Four Seasons Lodge at Koele (Lanai);  #70 Four Season’s Resort at Manele Bay (Lanai)

For your convenience, I’ve linked the other categories of “World’s Bests”:  Top US Airlines, Top International Airlines, Top Rental Car Agencies, Top Large-Ship Cruise Lines, Top Small-Ship Cruise Lines