After such an intense winter, all of these island vacation destinations look absolutely perfect to me!
Whether you're in the mood for surfing, windsurfing, eating out, drinking, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, or just plain hanging out on the beach, these holiday destinations will completely change your perspective on what the important things are in life. Hang out with the natives and take some beautiful photos of the local wildlife!
Is work stressing you out? Worried about the mortgage? Worried about your boss? Worried about what fall is going to bring? Throw those fears and worries away and find yourself a beautiful island!
So book yourself a plane ticket, be it via Delta Airlines, United Airlines, or JetBlue, whatever will get you out of the daily grind and get you to your island paradise! Now is the time to start collecting experiences, not trivial things!
Honeymoon or just a summer vacation — it doesn't matter! Buy those tickets pronto! It doesn't matter if this is just a brief respite or if you're moving everything! You've earned a little vacation for yourself, haven't you? Hopefully one of these gorgeous photos will inspire you, too.
Let us know if you've visited any of these beautiful island getaways before, and let us know what you thought of them. How was the food? Did you take any cool tours? Would you go again?
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1. Mauritius
This 42×29-mile island nation has a busy seaport, market, and beautiful waterfront. Lots to do if you're interested in a beautiful beach, if you're interested in rushing around with the locals, or if you want to do a bit of both!
2. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
One of the world's top beach destinations, this island is a haven for anyone who loves crystal clear blue waters. The diving and snorkeling opportunities in this paradise make it a popular island escape.
3. Grand Terre, New Caledonia
With gorgeous beaches, turquoise waters, and great waves, this island is a hot spot for people who just want to relax. But, to top it all off, it also has a beautiful, 4,900-foot-tall mountain range that runs the whole length of the small island. Perfect for hikers as well!
4. Bali, Indonesia
As more and more fancy hotels are moving into this beautiful Indonesian island, Bali is quickly becoming a top level tourist destination.
5. Madeira, Portugal
With wonderful hiking opportunities, religious sites, gardens, and beaches, this small island of Portugal has a plethora of quirky attractions. Hang out with the Portuguese and sip on some wine all day, just watching the people pass by.
6. Roatan, Honduras
After a long day of swimming amongst the tropical reef fish, deep-sea fishing, and intense zip-lining, you can top it all off with a nice, cool drink on the beach.
7. Aruba, Netherlands
Amazing seafood, great sailing opportunities, and music every single night — this is an island that you just have to visit at least once in your life.
8. Necker Island, British Virgin Islands
Owned by Virgin's Richard Branson, you can rent out the whole island for you and for up to 30 of your closest friends… It'll cost you $65,000 a night, though!
9. Maui, United States of America
This Hawaiian island is perfect for anyone who wants to get closer to nature. From its forest scenery to its gorgeous warm sands, this spot will make you want to forget the outside world and just take it easy.
10. Santorini, Greece
Deep in the Aegean sea, you'll fall in love with the beautiful skies that this island has to offer. World famous for its sunsets, this picturesque island is straight out of Homer's The Odyssey.
11. Ko Tao, Thailand
With 300 days of sunny weather, this sea turtle–filled island will stun you with its beautiful vistas and gorgeous shoreline.
12. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Relax with a multitude of tropical fish, or swim with majestic sea turtles, or eat at local French restaurants. It's easy to understand why so many couples visit this paradise to fall in love all over again.
13. Monu Island, Fiji
This uninhabited island off of the Mamanuca Islands is less than a mile long, but with its beautiful waters, it's definitely a place you'll want to visit if you ever find yourself in Fiji!
14. Colombo, Sri Lanka
When the country's civil war ended, they quickly bounced back and poured millions of dollars into their tourism industry. While still building steam, this is a beautiful little spot that's definitely going to become popular soon!
15. Nassau, Bahamas
The Bahamas are undergoing a huge revamped expansion project in preparation for the Spring of 2015. Along with new hotels and a casino, Nassau is soon to become the number one destination spot in the Caribbean.
16. Palm Jumeirah Island, Dubai
The manmade island is becoming a well-known tourist destination for jet-setters from all over the globe. With new lodging being made available for 2015, more and more tourists will be singing this interesting island's praises!
17. Funningur, Denmark
While not a tropical island, the beautiful landscapes of the Faroe islands of Denmark are well worth the trip. The relaxing silence of these small villages will give you all the relaxation you'll ever need!
18. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Where Charles Darwin did some of his most famous research, these gorgeous islands have some amazing landscapes, and some incredible wildlife. Just watch out for the tortoises!
19. Easter Island, Chile
This island should be on everyone's list of places to visit. With the towering and mysterious Moai statues, these islands have always been a draw to adventurers from around the world.
20. Malta
This beautiful Island is hidden in the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in history and culture, this historic city has been celebrated and renowned since ancient times. Their Grand Harbor has been in use for thousands of years!
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