One of the world's leading online travel companies, Expedia, owned by Expedia Group based in Seattle has ranked Samoa in the top 10 island destinations to travel. 

The analysis was released last week which listed Samoa as one of the top islands for tourists to visit. 

"The top island destinations to travel to this winter have been revealed in the Expedia Island Index," the statement reads. 

"New data has shown islands are seeing a strong travel resurgence, with accommodation searches for islands on the index increasing by an average of 315 per cent in the last year.

"This comes as the majority of Aussies (83 per cent) opt for a holiday that involves little planned activity. If you haven't booked a winter getaway yet, here is some inspiration with the top 10 island destinations."

Samoa has been listed along with islands including Kauai Hawai'i, Langkawi Malaysia, Ischia Italy, Bali Indonesia, Paros Greece, Koh Samui Thailand, Lombok Indonesia, Okinawa Japan.

Expedia described Samoa as a "breathtaking" island nation at the heart of Polynesia. 

"At the heart of Polynesia lies the breathtaking island nation of Samoa, which has seen interest from Aussie travellers soar, up over 1600 per cent. 

"For a low-key getaway in an untouched paradise, look no further than Samoa's extraordinary beaches, natural wonders, and cultural attractions. 

"A trip to the humble island also offers a peek into Samoa's rich 3,000-year culture and the Samoan way of life, sure to invoke a sense of calm and community."

Expedia is one of the world's leading full-service online travel brands helping travelers easily plan and book travel from the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, rail, cruises, activities, attractions, and services. 

It is an online travel company that uses its website and mobile app to book airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, cruise ships, and vacation packages. 

It is the flagship brand of Expedia Group, which includes 200 travel booking websites, including Hotwire, Orbitz, Trivago, and Travelocity, serving 75 countries in 35 languages with over 600 million monthly visits.