Best Islands to Visit
Beautiful Beaches, Rocky Shorelines, And A Lot of Water: Best Island Vacations
For most of us, there’s something romantic and intriguing about the idea of visiting an island, set apart from the mainland and enjoying a unique culture in a place that’s surrounded by water, water and more water. For many people, the best sort of travel will always be island travel. For them, a beautiful beach or a rocky shoreline are the ultimate getaway. Island vacations offer chances to visit far-flung parts of the world, or places that are closer to home. To help plan your next island escape, here is a list of some of the best islands to visit.
Canary Islands, Spain
These seven islands, on the west coast of Africa, take “island hopping” to a whole new level of fun. With a relaxed, European feel in common, they each have a unique flavor, and even a different accent among the locals. From historical museums to a windsurfers’ mecca, the Canary Islands really do have it all.
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This ultimate New England getaway, off the coast of Cape Cod and near Martha’s Vineyard, offers its visitors a taste of pure Americana. The well-preserved past, which seems to sparkle in crisp salt air, is evident in its picturesque streets, historic lighthouses and beautifully maintained clapboard houses.
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For many people, the only island worth visiting is Maui, which has justly earned its reputation as a land of unparalleled beauty. There are many reasons to visit this island, from whale watching, to rainforest exploration, to beachside relaxing -- or to experience one of its famous rainbows, which seem to happen every day.
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Bali’s sugary beaches are only part of this lush and tropical island’s lasting charms. Hike through the misty volcanic mountains, relax on a winding strip of white sand beach, or explore the villages of Amed, Pemuteran, and Lovina.
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Unspoiled rainforests, dotted with pristine waterfalls, make Kauai a nature lover’s paradise.
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This lush island getaway was once a vacation spot for Roman emperors, whose villas still exist today.
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Known as the trophy beach of the Phillipines, Boracay is a sun-and-fun delight.
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This veritable Garden of Eden, whose main island is Tahiti, is a romantic island escape.
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