Jupiter’s Musings: Sri Lanka – The Most Beautiful Island on Earth (And Why I’m Not Surprised)

Time, as I’ve come to know it over my 30,010 years, has a curious way of confirming what the heart already understands.
In a recent revelation by Big 7 Travel, shared through Daily Mirror on July 29, Sri Lanka has officially been named the most beautiful island in the world: topping the 2025 list of “The 50 Best Islands in the World.” Now, while it’s always charming when modern lists catch up with ancient truths, those of us who have wandered these lands long enough know: this island has always been something extraordinary.

Sri Lanka’s triumph over the likes of Mo’orea, the Galápagos, and even the Seychelles, is a nod not only to its sublime beaches but to something far deeper; the richness of its soul. The list, compiled by Big 7 Travel, praises Sri Lanka for its cultural heritage, diverse terrain, untouched coastline, and that magical blend of wildlife, temples, and tea-covered hills that few places on Earth can match.
I’ve sipped tea with monks in misty highlands and watched stilt fishermen silhouette against golden sunsets. I’ve seen elephants bathe at dusk and heard the laughter of local children echo through ancient stone cities. It is no wonder this land has enchanted so many.
Here are the top 10 places from the 2025 ranking, should your travels take you beyond our shores:

1. Sri Lanka

2. Mo’orea, French Polynesia

3. Socotra, Yemen

4. Madeira, Portugal

5. The Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

6. Great Exuma, Bahamas

7. Seychelles

8. Achill Island, Ireland

9. Koh Lipe, Thailand

10. Milos, Greece

As always, credit where it is due: the full list and original report can be found via Big 7 Travel and was published in Daily Mirror.
And to those still yet to visit Sri Lanka; don’t wait too long. Beauty may be timeless, but your vacation days are not.

Warm regards from the edge of the ages,
Jupiter
Independent Consultant,

Juniper Real Estate