Walking on lush hills, sandy beaches and swimming in turquoise waves - this is how we imagine a vacation on the islands. People have long chosen these heavenly pieces of land in the middle of the seas and oceans for life and relaxation.
Today's Top 10 contains the most beautiful islands in the world... A trip to any of them will surely be remembered for a lifetime and will bring a lot of positive emotions.
10. Boracay (Philippines)
Boracay Island is 7 kilometers of paradise beaches, romantic sunsets and coral for diving fans. Here you can relax in seclusion, or visit night discos and bars right on the ocean shore. The shores of Boracay are covered with soft white sand, the most famous beaches of the island are Balabog and White Beach.
9. Fiji Islands
The Fiji archipelago consists of 333 islands in the Pacific Ocean. Romantics will be delighted with the turquoise lagoons, the purest mountain streams and tall palms against the backdrop of a cloudless blue sky. Fiji is believed to be ideal for families with children of any age or for a romantic getaway alone with a loved one, although for some reason it is also included rating of the scariest islands.
8. Ko Lipe (Thailand)
This picturesque island in the Andaman Sea is located near Malaysia. The length of the island is only 2 km, while the width of the beach strip is 700 meters of a magnificent stove. The island can be explored on foot in 3 hours, enjoying the tropical landscapes and singing of birds, of which there are a great many.
7. Langkawi (Malaysia)
The length of this island is 30 km, and the entire coastline is divided into clean and comfortable beaches. As a rule, local hotels are a group of small bungalows, each with its own beach. There is practically no public transport on the island, and the most popular means of transportation is a bicycle.
6. Palau Islands
The Republic of Palau is located on 328 islands in the Pacific Ocean. The archipelago consists of many small atolls that have grown on the tops of extinct underwater volcanoes. The abundance of corals and underwater caves make the islands a diving paradise. And thanks to the ring of the barrier reef, the water here is always calm and gentle.
5. Islands of Vanuatu
The Republic of Vanuatu is a state located on 83 islands in Pacific Melanesia. The distance to the closest continent, Australia, from Vanuatu is over 1,700 km. It is better to rest here from May to October, when precipitation is rare, and the air temperature is kept around a comfortable 30 degrees.
4. Islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis
The island state in the east of the Caribbean offers tourists many cozy coves with sandy beaches. It is noteworthy that some of the beaches are covered with white sand, and some with black volcanic sand. In addition to relaxing beach holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis, there is a mass of opportunities for water sports fans.
3. La Digue (Seychelles)
The dimensions of this island are rather modest - 4 km long and 3 km wide. However, the rich nature and magnificent beaches attract lovers of a quiet romantic getaway here. There are no asphalt roads on the island, and tourists move along the gravel paths on foot and by bicycle.
2. Trinidad and Tobago
Russians do not need a visa to stay on these paradise islands for up to 90 days. The tropical nature of the Caribbean, the unique turquoise waters of the local lagoons and budget hotels make Trinidad and Tobago a very attractive destination for island lovers. The archipelago is covered with evergreen forests, and the coastal strip is famous for its fine golden sand.
1. Mauritius
Tropical greenery, extinct volcanoes, sheer cliffs and waterfalls - all this is on one of the the most beautiful islands on the planet... Thanks to a developed tourism industry, Mauritius has ultra-modern hotels with impeccable service, but at the same time, the local culture and exotic atmosphere are carefully preserved.