Three New England islands are among the best in the country, according to Travel + Leisure magazine readers.

As part of the magazines annualWorlds Best Awards, the publication released its list of Top 10 islands in the continental United States, and three New England spots made the list.

Nantucketis No. 2, second only to top dog Hilton Head, S.C. Mount Desert Island in Maine came in at No. 3 and Marthas Vineyardis No. 8. All three islands, as well as the seven others, offer the perfect vacation, according to the publication.

In the Massachusetts havens of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket, as well as on Maines Mount Desert Island, joy comes from days spent picking berries and boating while the approaching evening brings in a fog, the publication wrote.

The islands were scored for their natural attractions and beaches, activities and sights, restaurants, friendliness, and value andthen given a numerical score based on those ratings.T+Ltabulated the results with the assistance of digital marketing firm Wylei.

Readers also rated airlines, airports, car rental agencies, cruise ships, destination spas, hotels, hotel brands, cities, tour operators, and safari outfitters. The results will appear in the August issue ofTravel + Leisure.

When packing for each of these islands, all that is necessary is a pair of binoculars, wonderful books, and a willingness to forget time, wrote the publication.

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