For me, a dream vacation involves a wide, white, sandy beach for relaxing on; bathtub-warm, blue water for scuba diving in (or sailing over); a very funny book for transporting me a bit further from home; and a bar nearby that serves frozen drinks — for all the rest of the time. While I certainly enjoy active vacations, I also enjoy laying around a bit. Consequently, I’m always on the lookout for ideas about islands worth visiting.
According to this list, the Top 20 islands in the world — based on Activities, Beaches, Culture/Sites, Lodging, Restaurants, and Scenery are:
- Bali
- Kauai
- Maui
- Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
- Mount Desert, Maine
- Tasmania
- Hawaii
- Galapagos
- Santorini
- Santo Stefano
- Phuket, Thailand
- Thatch Cay
- Blue Lagoon
- Grand Bogue Caye
- Allan
- Caritas
- Cerralvo
- Pakatoa
- Isla de sa Ferradura
The site provides details about what makes each island special, though some of the descriptions are as spare as the islands themselves. Nevertheless, the list makes a nice jumping-off-point if you’re dreaming about island travel…