Located in the Atlantic Ocean Southwest of Portugal, this sub-tropical archipelago has volcanos, great food and beautiful beaches.
It is made up of 4 islands which are known for their wine and subtropical climate. The main island of Madeira is volcanic, green and rugged, with high cliffs and pebbly beaches.
Gili Islands, Indonesia
This is a top travel destination for backpackers and luxury travelers alike. Why? The three islands which are located off the coast of Lombok offer breathtaking scenery, water sports and perfect beaches. Each of the three islands offers several resorts.
Tranquility is at its prime here, as cars and motorized traffic are prohibited. Owing to the abundance of scuba diving and freediving, the islands offer some top notch scuba diving.
Sardinia, Italy
A great option for the beachgoers and the hikers; these islands of the Mediterranean provide sandy beaches and great hiking trails. Its ecosystems are extremely versatile and range from mountains, to plains, streams, rocky coasts and long stretches of sandy beaches.
There are over 100 beaches with a great amount of diversity amongst them.
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Located in the Bay of Bengal, this archipelago is known for its diving elephants and crystal blue waters. They consist of around 300 islands, some of which are inhabited by indigenous Andaman Islanders who are cut off to the outside world.
Visitors flock to the other islands for their white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and rich coral reefs.
Koh Samui, Thailand
There’s a reason why this is one of the most popular islands in Thailand. As the second biggest island in Thailand, it has a lot to live up for. And it lives up to its name.
Offering stunning views of both mountainous rainforests and beaches, this island is famous for diving, nature, wildlife and boat trips. Plus, luxury resorts and posh spas don’t hurt its reputation.