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Islands are popular getaways for those looking to
take a relaxing vacation. But it's hard to relax when you're surrounded
by thousands of other tourists. So instead of visiting a well-known
island, try something a little more remote. We've compiled a list of 25
out-of-the-way islands that are perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful
trip. From a sleepy village in Belize to a former prison in French
Polynesia, here are some remote spots you've probably never heard of.
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Flores island
Flores island, located in the most western point of the Azores
Archipelago off the coast of Portugal, gets its name from the bountiful
amounts of wildflowers that surround the area. It also hosts natural hot
springs and lagoons that make for a relaxing swim. |
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Los Rogues
The archipelago of Los Rogues, located 97 miles north of Venezuela’s
central coast, is home to around 350 islands and islets, 280 species of
fish, and stretches of white sands. |
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Marshall Islands
A total of 1,156 islets sitting between Australia and Hawaii, the
Marshall Islands include the Kwajalein Atoll, which is one of the
world’s biggest coral atolls. It includes 97 of its own islets. |
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Solomon Islands
Go snorkeling or scuba diving on one of the Solomon Islands — a group of
hundreds of islands in the South Pacific off the coast of Papua New
Guinea. Tetepare Island is home to some stunning creatures that live on
the island or in the island's waters. |
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Koh Tonsay
If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, take the boat ride from Kep in
Cambodia to Koh Tonsay, where you’ll find white sand beaches overlooking
clear waters. The sea is shallow with a variety of corals, making it a
good place to witness marine life while swimming.
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Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island, located approximately 372 miles northeast of Sydney,
Australia, has diverse marine life thanks to its isolated location. It
hosts a varied landscape of mountains, valleys, hills, lowlands and
seacliffs.
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Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago of 21 islands and islets located 220
miles off of the Brazilian coast, was declared a marine national park in
1988 and allows only 420 tourists on the island at a time. Because of
that, you’ll find unspoiled beaches teeming with dolphins and sea
turtles amidst stunning waterfalls.
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Mykines
Mykines is the most westerly of the 18 main islands located in the Faroe
Archipelago, which lies approximately halfway between Norway and
Iceland. Here, villages are filled with grass-roofed houses and the
island is known for its large population of puffins. |
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