Start the day here! Discover some of the most breathtaking islands around the globe that promise stunning views and unforgettable experiences. From tropical paradises to unique wildlife hotspots, these locations will captivate your imagination.
Stunning Islands to Visit
Kaua’i, United States: Cooled lava forms tubes on the rugged Nā Pali Coast. The rest of the island is pretty spectacular too.Milos, Greece: Whitewashed houses with blue doors pepper the coastline of this famous island, where the Venus de Milo statue was discovered in 1820.Bartolomé, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Named for a friend of the naturalist Charles Darwin, this island is home to the only penguins that live north of the equator.Fregate, Seychelles: This private island, with its sea turtle visitors and white sand beaches, is a quiet haven from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the Seychelles.St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles: The Pitons, a matched set of volcanic peaks, are the spectacular centerpiece of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on this beautiful island.Jura, Scotland: With bare summits and clear-flowing streams, Jura is among the most beautiful islands in the Inner Hebrides archipelago of Scotland.Komodo, Indonesia: Go now to spot the Komodo dragon on the island named for the world’s largest living lizard. The island is closing for a time to help preserve its habitat.Mo’orea, French Polynesia: Just a quick ferry trip away from the famous island of Tahiti, this smaller isle is far less developed, offering fewer crowds as you roam white-sand beaches and swim with humpback whales.Palawan, Philippines: This island’s most remarkable hiding place might be in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, where an underground river runs through a maze of limestone caverns.
