Located in the South Pacific and definitely one of the most beautiful islands in the world, the French Polynesia is a group of 118 islands and atolls stretching over an area of more than 2,000 kilometers.
Tahiti is its most populous island and one which attracts tourists from around the world. Surfers flock here for its reef break waves, which are consistently ranked as one of the best in the world. Divers flock to the archipelago for its diverse marine life. And everyone in between, for paradise.
Palawan, Philippines
There is a good reason that this island consistently gets ranked as most beautiful island in the world by different magazines like conde Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure.. This archipelago in the Philippines is surrounded by beautiful blue green waters. It is made up of Palawan island and other smaller islands encompassing it, in total around 1,780 islands.
Its most popular and arguably most beautiful beach, El Nido, has also been rated the most beautiful beach in the world. Its unique coastline with rocky coves and sugar-white sandy beaches, forests and mountains is surely deserving of the title.
Maldives
If true paradise is what you seek, you will find it here. The Maldives are located in the Indian Ocean, just southwest of Sri Lanka and India. Its white beaches, crystal turquoise water, blue lagoons, and vivacious marine life make this an irresistible location.
While tourism only began in 1972, it has been rapidly growing. The Maldives offer travellers endless opportunities for fun and relaxation including island hopping, diving, delectable local cuisine and the perfect setting for basking in the sun.
Seychelles
On the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean you will find this archipelago which consists of 115 islands of crystal blue water and dreamlike beaches. Tourism became a significant industry for the island’s economy with the opening of Seychelles International Airport in 1971.
If you are wondering just how calm it is, here’s a food for thought- hawksbill turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in broad daylight, as there is virtually no threat from tourism and development.
Santorini, Greece
This is one of the most popular beaches in Greece, reasonably so. The stunning views, beaches, ancient and volcanic landscapes and delicious food make the island deserving of its popularity. The island is located in the southern Aegean Sea roughly 200 kilometers off the southeast of Greece’s mainland.
Santorini has been ranked as the world’s top island by many magazine and travel sites, including Travel + Leisure, the BBC and US News. Around 2 million tourists visit annually to experience the best sunset in the world, delicious wine, beautiful buildings and unbelievable landscapes built on an old extinct volcano.