The hottest island. Top most interesting islands for recreation

Holidays on the islands is a beautiful pastime that gives travelers to the harmony of peace and a sea of \u200b\u200bbright impressions. Whether you will go to the Maldives or acquire a tour on the Islands of the Caribbean Sea, you will inspect the beaches and monuments of Cyprus or choose the mysterious Sri Lanka - on the islands you will find quality hotels, excellent service, as well as magnificent and varied beaches.

The Mediterranean Islands of Spain and Italy welcome guests and amaze tourists with the originality of local culture and unusual holidays. The Canary Islands are famous for amazing volcanic landscapes, and the archipelago of the Indian and Pacific Oceans will be remembered for an exotic violence of nature for a long time.

TEZ TOUR offers a luxurious rest in the following countries:

Greece

Greece is the country of thousands of the islands. Some of them are desert, but many have become magnificent resorts with amazing hotels, excellent infrastructure, majestic landscapes, cozy bays and many beaches for every taste. Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, Kos are waiting for tourists who want to combine a secluded rest with an interesting excursion program.

Dominican Republic

Snow white sandy beaches, bright azure waters of the Caribbean, the amazing world of underwater inhabitants of reefs and magnificent natural landscapes, not touching a person's hand - these are the main wealth of the Dominican Republic. At the same time, tourists will find on the island and luxury hotels, and many entertainment, and everything you need sports and an active lifestyle lovers.

Indonesia

Indonesia Islands - Paradise for Exotic Travel Lovers. You will find the resorts for relaxing holidays and meditation away from the crowd, extraordinary spa programs to restore the harmony of souls and bodies, beaches with noisy parties, the most famous surfing sites and amazing views for dives. In Indonesia there is an island for the most incredible adventures!

Spain

Balearic and Canary Islands - a paradise place for recreation, where tourists are located with the most different tastes and hobbies. Lovers of water sports, exotic landscapes, natural parks and culinary delights, family holidays and evening entertainment, diving and climbing, modern hotels and secluded resorts - will find the answer to any desire on the Spanish Islands!

Italy

Islands of Italy Manyat tourists with a variety of opportunities. Fix health in thermal springs. Crying, have fun at noisy parties in Taormina or inspect the majestic Ruins of Syracuse in Sicily, to do diving in Willasimus Bays or visit fashionable hotels, fashionable discos, famous Costa Smeralda golf courses on Sardinia - All this offers you ITALY!

Cyprus

The resorts of the island of Cyprus, with excellent beaches, excellent hotels, magnificent water parks, unique reserves and attractions are hiking with hospitality. A distinctive feature of the island became local spa - it is believed that in the homeland, Aphrodites and a simple bathing in the sea will turn anyone in the ideal. Here you will find noisy cities, and quiet resort villages.

China

China's island resorts offer a magnificent holiday during the year. Luxurious tropical climate, lush vegetation, warm sea will meet tourists on Hainan Island. Modern hotels, medical centers and an extensive excursion program will make rest bright and unforgettable.

Cuba

Legendary beaches and cities, where every street and the area is saturated with history. Huge resort complexes with high-level service on the coast and small cozy hotels in the small islands of the archipelago, magnificent diving, gambling fishing, natural parks - on the island of freedom there is everything to make a vacation remembered how the happiest time in life.

Mauritius

Discover the amazing island in the Indian Ocean: unique nature and stunning landscapes, fabulous animals and incredible beaches, luxurious hotels and beautiful French cuisine will delight lovers of exotic holidays. Lovers of active lifestyle and nature, fans of diving and secluded life by the sea will find an ideal place to rest on Mauritius!

Maldives

Maldives - Paradise for those who would like to spend their vacation in solitude. Newlyweds and romantic couples go here to be in the earthly paradise. Lovers in diving find in the Maldives an incredible variety of underwater world. And only the lovers of the mountains there are nothing to do here ... however, beautiful spa, fun parties and skill of local chefs will get involved in any tourist.

Mexico

The best island resorts of Mexico offer excellent leisure facilities: paradise beaches, where palm trees are inclined over small white sand and azure waters, magnificent hotels with excellent service, dolphinariums and diving centers, amazing excursions to the ancient Mayan cities and the untouched nature of the nature reserves. You are waiting for the incredible impressions of the rest!

Portugal

Rest on the Madeira Archipelago and the Azores is a great opportunity to relax in silence among the magnificent nature. Balneological centers, magnificent hotels, windsurfing, diving, golf and sport fishing are waiting for you! Ideal conditions for nature lovers, outdoor activities and thalassotherapy.

Often, during the opening of the working day, we dream to be on the seashore, feel warm sea air, soak on velvet sand. But all these dreams can turn into reality as soon as the vacation comes. Where will go? Where to get strength? For those who cannot live without the sea, we will tell about ten islands that can be transferred to a fairy tale. So.

Exotic Island in Indonesia attracts a lot of tourists with its unique culture. Indeed, this island is not like others. Local residents with an open soul take each tourist, allowing you to get used to the new climate and lifestyle. This is a place where you can go to relax. Promotional culture, mixed with comfort of modern hotels, developed nightlife and incendiary dances.

The chief recreational region of the Philippines, considered among tourists with one of the most beautiful natural places. You can go here for adventures and new impressions. Extreme sports, mountaineering, horse riding is developed here, you can also ride mountain biking, to do diving, windsurfing, ride on water skiing and much more.

Australia, Pacific Ocean - a trip to this island can fill in many gaps in the knowledge of history. Once, during the Japanese war, Bora Bora island was a house for US soldiers, and a naval base. Now it is a picturesque island with a lot of natural beauty.

The second largest island in Hawaii. Incredible beaches and mild climate, warm ocean and rainbow horizon. What can be more beautiful?

A small island as part of the Caribbean. Another historic island area where you can learn a lot about national history.

The combination of mild climate and tropical landscapes makes this island popular. Here you can relax in the hotel and away from civilization, at the same time getting acquainted with incredible local customs.

On the fourth place in the list of the best islands for the rest is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, which seems untouched man - Seychelles. Here are going to relax on the white sands.

The island in the Adriatic Sea has a rich history. This should go for new knowledge, delicious food and a unique atmosphere.

Islands are rich in vegetation, here you can find many amazing animals. No wonder these places are protected by law.

The last island off the coast of Venezuela. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the azure coast and an incredible feeling of calm.

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Square: 98 square meters. KM
Population: ≈32 thousand people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +32 in summer and +25 winter
Tongue: English
Currency: USD.

Terks and Caicos - a state of 30 islands near the bugs. This is the former British colony - a visa is issued through the British Embassy. Providenciales, or just Provo - one of the largest islands of the archipelago, the country's tourist center.

Provo - these are transparent coastal waters, snow-white beaches, mangie thickets and developed infrastructure. You can relax there all year round. Moreover, the beaches are some of the best on the Caribbean, and Grace Bay (Grace Bay) is included in the list of beautiful in the world.

There are no major settlements on the island. Shops, casinos, galleries, sports and cultural centers and SPA complexes are concentrated in the villages around Lazington International Airport.

Entertainment on the proviso for every taste. For example, you can rent a scooter or bike and go to the Princess National Park Alexandra to admire the emerald saline lakes, coral reefs and amazing waterfowl. Even on the provo there is a unique farm for the cultivation of rare species of mollusks.

For lovers of water fun - surfing, windsurfing and, of course, diving. On the parking lots of Livard Marina and Sapodilla Bay you can rent a yacht and go on a sea walk or fishing.

Provo is famous for golf courses. There is even an annual tournament in this sport.

2. Maui, USA

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Square: 1 883.5 square meters. KM
Population: ≈144 thousand people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +30 in summer and +21 winter
Tongue: English
Currency: USD.

Maui is formed by two volcanoes: Lava streams joined and created a picturesque valley. Due to the craters, the island from the height resembles a giant eight. Crater of one of these volcanoes - Haleacala ("Sun House", 3,055 meters above sea level) - is part of the National Park of the same name. His surface like a moon. Horseacal is held equestrian cycling excursions.

At Maui about 60 kilometers of beaches. Among them are allocated two main resort areas: Caanapali and Weilean. Caanapali is the perfect white sands and the purest coastal waters, and many more hotels, shops, sports fields and entertainment centers. Wilea - the second most popular beach island. This is the place of youth party, there are many bars and discos. The beaches, both on the Western and Eastern and South Coasts, are well equipped with: umbrellas, sun loungers, volleyball courts and various water activities (surfing, parasailing, sailing, diving).

The most populous area of \u200b\u200bthe island is Kahului. Local attractions are the city of Lahaine (the former capital of Hawaii with unique buildings of the XIX century) and the town of Khan with an amazing beach and an atmospheric ranch. But the main thing is the road to Khan. The highway runs through bamboo groves, populated by exotic birds, through bridges and waterfalls.

Lovers of the underwater world is worth visiting the Maui Ocean Center: more than a thousand species of fish in a giant aquarium, imitating the ocean expanses. And in the period from December to March, the coast can be observed humpback whales.

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Square: 125 sq. M. KM
Population: ≈52 thousand people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +26 in summer and +22 winter
Tongue: Spanish
Currency: Hnl

Roatan - a marched island with sandy beaches, picturesque green hills and turquoise waters, which is part of the Islas de la Bahia archipelago. He is considered to be a pearl of Honduras, yielding only Kopan in popularity. The coastline of the island stretched out 1,254 kilometers. The most comfortable beaches are located in the West - West Bay.

Roatan, as a ring, surrounded by coral reefs. Lovers of dives can admire the picturesque underwater world all year round. The benefits of rental acclaimed equipment on the coast set. The village of West-and is especially famous, where every home is literally diving center.

The "capital" of the island is the town of Coxen-How. It was founded in 1835 by immigrants from the Cayman Islands owned by the UK. Therefore, on Roatan, where the official language is Spanish, they speak English, more precisely, its Creole variant. Near the town of Kokssen-How is a local international airport named after Juan Manuel Galves.

Estethem must be visited by the Botanical Garden, stretching at more than 16 hectares. Beauty of cannon grows there, and mango groves, tunnels from Lian create a feeling that you are in the paradise jungle.

Among the entertainment is also an excursion to a stone processing plant and a walk along the coast. But the romantic place in Roatan is the Park of Butterflies, where dozens of types of tropical beauties flute from a flower on a flower. Lovers of acute sensations can look into the local Kite and Iguan breeding nursery.

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Square: 76 square meters. KM
Population: ≈14 thousand people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +30 in summer and +12 in winter
Tongue: Greek
Currency: EUR

Santorini is a ridge out of five small islands (Tira, Palea-Kameni, Na-Kameni, Tirassia and Asprons) and about two dozens of small surface rocks forming a ring around the central lagoon. The island has volcanic taking place, from here the round outlines of the shores.

Santorini - ancient and unusually beautiful places. There are many architectural and historical attractions on the island. What is only worth the city of Ia: white houses with blue roofs on sloping cliffs against the background of breathtaking sea landscapes. This city has become a muse for many artists and writers. Loves come there to write their names on the rocks - according to legend it is the key to eternal love. Local sunsets are also known to the whole world.

Santorini has unique beaches with black and red sand (everything is due to the volcanic nature of the island). In Kamari, not far from the city of Tira, and the Perissa - black beaches, and in the bay of Akrotiri - Dark Red. Beach recreation lovers visit Santorini is better in summer when the air and water temperature reaches the maximum. But this does not mean that the island is not suitable for wintering. The winter there is soft, the thermometer column is rarely lowered below +10 ° C, and in sunny days it keeps in the area of \u200b\u200b+17 ° C.

Santorini is suitable for a cozy measured rest. No wonder there are a shelter creative nature, loving contemporary. There are few noisy discos, but a lot of institutions for gourmet - cafes and restaurants with open terraces and sea views. On the island, for more than 3,500 years, the unique grape variety has been grown - asirtic - and make delicious wine from it.

From architectural attractions - the ruins of the city of the Minoan era, destroyed by the eruption of the volcano, at Cape Akrotiri. There is also an archaeological museum and ancient churches (episcopes pangaeus, Agiu Mina and others).

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Square: 21 square meters. KM
Population: 1 382 people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +32 in summer and +31 in winter
Tongue: Thai
Currency: THB

Tau is located in the south of Thailand in the Siamese Gulf. The name of the island in Thai means "Telep Island". Once there were really many of them in these edges. Today on the island more divers.

Tau is a find for diving lovers. More than 300 sunny days a year (the high season lasts from December to March) and transparent water (in some places visibility reaches 40 meters) makes their job. Freediving enjoys extremely popular. At Tau there is a famous APNEA Total school, training underwater swimming on breathing delay. In general, on the island of dozens of dive centers, where they teach dives and where you can take the equipment for rent. Sports fishermen will also be able to enjoy the favorite thing: fish off the coast of Tau in abundance.

There is no push on Tau, like on Samui and Phuket. True, infrastructure is less developed: there are water and electricity interruptions, and the condition of the road leaves much to be desired. Move around the island, as well as everywhere in Thailand, on the bikes that can be leased. True, Tau is so miniature that, if desired, you can cross it off.

On the island of only six beaches. SAIREE - the largest, Ao Tanote is the most affordable snorkeling, and Sai Nuan is the most beautiful. Turquoise water, milk sand and palm trees, sharpen along the coast ... If heaven exists, it looks like this.

Tau is ideal for beach and arrogant lovers. Water skiing, climbing, paintball in the jungle, yoga, massage, surfing, walks on quad bikes and cruises around the island - local travel agencies offer entertainment for every taste. Those who love just walk and consider, you can visit the museum of fisheries in the village of Syri, as well as the viewing platforms of the island.

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Square: 785 square meters. KM
Population: ≈267 thousand people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +30 in summer and +20 winter
Tongue: Portuguese
Currency: EUR

Madeira Archipelago, which is thousands of kilometers south-west of Portugal, consists of two populated and several deserted islands. Soft climate and warm golfstream allow you to rest on Madeira all year round. No wonder it is called the island of eternal spring. There are no luxurious beaches, but silence, scenic landscapes and a special relax atmosphere full compensate for it.

The main resort of the archipelago - Funchal, his capital. The city is located on a steep slope and literally slows down in colors. You can enjoy his beauty, as well as sea landscapes, you can during the lifting via the Monte Cable Car cable car. Go off the hill to tourists is offered on wooden Sanya Carros De Cesto. And in Monte (this is a suburb of Funchal) there are luxurious botanical gardens with rare plants and old palaces.

Amateur Ethnicians can visit the authentic villages of Camara de Lobusch and Kurral-Dash Freirash. The first is the settlement of fishermen, where multicolored boats are on the shore. Here are the famous Madera. Yes, yes, Madeira is the birthplace of this wine. Kurral-Dash Freirash is located in the crater of the extinct volcano, the main attraction of the village is the monastery of Saint Clara, who in the XVI century served as monks shelter from pirates.

Madeira is not a very beach place. But for lovers of nature, calm, measured life and the same entertainment (golf, fishing, hike in the mountains and so on) this is the perfect place of wintering.

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Square: 5,780 sq. M. KM
Population: ≈3.8 million people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +30 in summer and +33 winter
Languages: Indonesian, Balinese
Currency: Idr

Bali is the major island of the Indonesian archipelago located in the Indian Ocean. For many travelers, Bali does not need a submission. Tourists dubbed his fabulous island. There everything is imbued with symbolism, and colorful religious ceremonies and dizzying landscapes really create an atmosphere of magic.

On Bali several resort centers. Kuta is the most popular and noisy, nightlife is boiling there all year round. Nusa Dua and Jimbaran are the most fashionable, the best restaurants and hotels. Tanjung Benoa is the most modern, famous for the SPA centers. Sanur - for family holidays, comfortable beach, silence and calm. The list is not exhaustive.

On Bali there is something to see: Protocative landscapes, rainforests, chicken quintamani volcanoes, Gunung-Battur and Gunung-Agung, as well as the ancient Indonesian temples (Mother's Temple, Royal Temple, Rock Temples in Pedgetga, Yeh Pula and Pura-Samun Tig and Others). All attractions simply do not list.

Main water entertainment -. Bali is famous for its waves. They will not have to be bored both experienced and novice athletes: the first, most likely, will choose Uluwatu and Bingin, and the second cute will come up, where there are a lot of sirf schools.

Bali is no coincidence called earthly paradise. Near white sand, swim in among the corals and admire the jungle away, where the ancient temples with mischievous monkeys are hiding ... Is it not paradise?

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Square: 1 865 square meters. KM
Population: ≈1.3 million people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +25 in summer and +35 winter
Languages: English and French
Currency: Mu

Mauritius is the brief name of the island state in the Indian Ocean. In addition to the main and largest island, Mauritius, the Republic includes a few more pieces of sushi smaller.

Summer in this place never ends. (By the way, it is not required, and citizens may arrange it at the border.) Water temperature All year round in the area +27 degrees. The shores of Mauritius bordered by coral reefs (welcome, divers), and the beaches are considered one of the cleanest in the world. The most popular of them are Flick An-Flak, Bel Mar (very calm Laguna), a switch (for beach parties' lovers), Tru D'O-DUS and others.

Mauritius is a free economic zone, there are many fashionable hotels. Also, the island is a kaleidoscope of various crops, there are many bright holidays, accompanied by costumed ideas, dancing and fireworks.

Mauritius is famous for deep-sea fishing. The best places for this are the western coast coves, and the best time is from September to April, as well as June and July. At the shores of this island, world records of Lov have rated. No less popular on the island of Windsurfing and Kitesurfing. From December to May, Mauritius is blown by the winds, which creates ideal conditions for these sports. The Bay of Tamarin is considered the best place for surf-entertainment.

Lovers of nature will not be bored. Reserves "Volmar", "Mahabi Belube", "Cong de World" and others will get acquainted with an amazing Flora and the fauna. This is not all: the National Park "The Gorge of the Black River", the Genal Forest Domance-du Schasser, the Vodfada Grand Rivière-Sud Est - sights are not enough for one winter.

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Square: 38 square meters. KM
Population: ≈8 927 people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +30 in summer and winter
Tongue: French
Currency: XPF.

Bora Bora is a coral island in the midst of the Pacific Ocean, not far from Tahiti. It is considered one of the most romantic places on the planet. All due to pearl lagoon, crystal beaches, spreading palm trees and garlands of beautiful Tiare flowers. Around the island many satellites called the Moto. Next to many Mota, like branches of a tree, the bungalows on the piles spread.

The main attraction of Bora Bora - Laguna. Therefore, the island is ideal for a relaxed beach holiday, when most of the day sunbathe and bathe. During swimming, you can enjoy the striking underwater world of Bora Bora. Especially interesting is the so-called road of the skates: there are many of these creatures, they are very close. You can also swim from the mask in the coral garden, where multicolored fish are sching there. For extremals on the island, a tour of the submarine is offered, revealing the secrets of the ocean thickness.

Those who are pulling not deep into, and swell, will be able to go on foot to Mount Pahia. According to the legend, the god of war went down on the rainbow. On the way there are fruit gardens, orchids and fern forests thicket.

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Square: 26 square meters. KM
Population: ≈3 108 people.
Middle temperature, ° С: +28 in summer and winter
Tongue: Portuguese
Currency: Brl.

Fernanda Di Noronarya - Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, 354 kilometers from the Eastern Coast of Brazil, consisting of 21 islands and rocks (once it was a mighty volcano). Most of them are uninhabited, mainly the main island, which giving the name of the archipelago. And he, in turn, received the name of the merchant, sponsoring the expedition that opened the islands.

In 2001, Fernanda Di-Noronary was included in UNESCO World Heritage List. A visit to the island is limited, so the annoying crowd of tourists will not meet there. The nature of the island is really amazing. Two endemics of birds are inhabited there, rare rodents and lizards. But the main wealth is the underwater world. Just swimming, you can see a sea turtle or dolphin. On this island, almost all year round is the same temperature, the climate is tropical, the rainy season falls on January-March.

Little locals live income from a few tourists. But the infrastructure on the island is well developed: good hotels and beaches. For example, Sancho Beach is surrounded by a natural wall and is a favorite place of divers. Concesean is a popular beach, where you can enjoy the sun and sea, sipping tropical cocktails. Those who wish to admire the dolphins go to the Gulfinhos Bay, and behind the picturesque sunsets - in the bay of Santo Antoniu.

The main historical attraction of the island is the Fort Nosa-Senora-Shower Remedios, standing at an altitude of 45 meters above sea level. Once it was a defensive outpost, six batteries guarded the island. But now he is abandoned than a lot of tourists attracts.

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Few people rest on the sea do not have to do. But the sea, in which you can not just swim, but to enjoy also his fabulous underwater beauty is possible only on the coasts of the best islands of the world.

Azure water, white sand and rocks of unearthly beauty - landscape of unforgettable impressions and sensations, both for lovers and professional divers. Coral reefs with bright marine residents and tropical plants will not leave you indifferent. Vacation conducted in such conditions you remember for life.

We present you a selection of the best islands with picturesque beaches and resorts, which will certainly be able to satisfy any whims in the number of sensations and unforgettable impressions of rest.

1. The Maldives Islands (The Maldives)

Maldives - the state in South Asia, located on the group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, which are south of India. The capital is the city of Male.

It is not surprising that Maldives occupy a top place in the list of the best islands for snorkeling, diving and surfing.

This is a truly paradise place with white sandy beaches, coconut palm trees and crystal clear and transparent water is located in the Indian Ocean, not far from India and is a chain of 26 atolls and more than 1000 islands.

2. Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique (Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique)

The Bazarto Archipelago is 10 km from the Mozambique coast and 700 km north of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, in the Indian Ocean and is part of the province of Inyambane.

One of the most beautiful places on the African continent takes the second place of our list of the best islands for swimming and scuba diving. A group of six islands (basaruto, Santa Carolina, Magaruka, Bank and Bengane) amazes with its beauty and attracts thousands of tourists every year. Islands are replete with coral reefs, thickets of tropical palm trees and sandy beaches. In 1971, the National Park was created on the archipelago.

In addition to swimming in the purest water and sunbathing, dive with aqualung, snorkeling, diving in coral reefs, sandboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, surfing and, of course, deep-water and sea fishing are also popular.

3. Palawan Island, Philippines (Palawan, Philippines)

Palawan (Tagalsk. Lalawigan NG Palawan) - the province of Philippines located on the island of the same name and includes small nearby islands. It is part of the Mimarope region.

The main tourist property of the island is the natural nature reserve El - Nido, consisting of 39 islands, which are almost all uninhabited and surrounded by a stunning virgin nature. Rare representatives of exotic types of flora and fauna and more than 100 species of birds are inhabited in El Nido forests, and the patriarchal fishing villages are listed near the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Palavan Island is an ideal place for diving and snorkeling.

4. Sipadan Island, Malaysia (Sipadan, Malaysia)

Sipadan (Malaysk. Sipadan) is a tiny island (500 meters diameter) in Malaysia, the eastern part of the state of Sabah. Represents the top of the extinct volcano.

Sipadan is considered one of the best islands for diving in the world. Sipadan is located in the Indian-Pacific Pacific region, in one of the richest areas of sea flora and fauna in the world. More than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species are classified in this richest ecosystem. Manta's skates, hammers sharks, whale and reef sharks, shoals Barracuda served by the decoration of his underwater kingdom. Sea flora and fauna here is incredibly diverse.

Divers of all over the world talk about silly sipadan, highlighting it among the best islands for diving. In the late 80s, the legendary Jacques Yves Kusto, who authoritatively recognized him with one of the best places for diving on Earth was visited on the island. There are flocks of Barracud and Tuntsov, Fish-Molotov patrols, millions of coral fish and a dozen "soar" need all these abundance of sea turtles.

5. Boracay Island, Philippines (Boracay, Philippines)

Boracay (eng. Boracay) - a small tropical island in the central part of the Philippine Archipelago.

Boracay is very small, but the most beautiful island in the Philippines is among the best islands for outdoor activities. Moreover, it is the chief "party" island of Philippines. Most of all Boracay is famous for the White Beach beach with a length of 4 km (which beaches are considered the best in the world, read in our article), which is literally dressed as bars, restaurants, disco clubs and souvenir shops.

Borcay himself has an area of \u200b\u200b10 square meters. km. In width of 1 km, in length 7 km. Also on Boracay engaged in windsurfing, ride water skiing, and in its surroundings near the nearby islands - diving and snorkeling.

6. Culebra Island, Puerto Rico (Culebra, Puerto Rico)

Culebra (English Culebra Island, Isla Culebra) is a small island of 27 km east of Puerto Rico Island.

Culebra Island is a place where there is no big influx of tourists, large hotels or bright tempting offers for vacationers. Beaches are amazing stripes of white sand, perfectly suitable for sunbathing, windsurfing and scuba diving. That is why the island of Culebra is considered one of the best islands for outdoor activities. Local culture and architecture are as colorful as the Water of the Bright Blue Sea. Walk through the city center in the day to get unusual impressions.

7. Maui Island, Hawaii (Maui, Hawaiian Islands.)

Maui (eng. Maui) - the second largest island of the Hawaiian archipelago and 17 largest island of the United States.

Maui is one of the most famous, popular and best islands among tourists. The landscape of this volcanic island is distinguished by almost unrealistic beauty: the red soil covered with a bright green grass carpet shaves the deep blue of the ocean. The beauty of Maui extends from the most beautiful beaches, lush valleys and rainforest to abundant waterfalls and exotic colors.

On the island is especially popular surfing and windsurfing. And if you wish, you can take a catamaran and move to the island of milking to swim under water with a mask and a tube or aqualung.

8. Wieques Island, Puerto Rico (Vieques, Puerto Rico)

Vieques (Isla De Vieques) - the second on the square of Puerto Rico Island.

Vieques - the second on the square of Puerto Rico Island. This paradise is 13 km east of the coast of Puerto Rico and somewhat south of Culebras. For several years, this island controlled the US Navy, so today the eyes of tourists open virgin landscapes with long beaches and hills covered with tropical forests.

Wieques Island is one of the most amazing places on Earth and, perhaps, one of the best islands in the world for. In dark nights, when even the light of the moon does not reach the earth's surface, the Water of the Mosquito Bay (Mosquito) on the island begins to glow on mysterious green-blue luminescent lights.

9. Bora Bora Island, French Polynesia (Bora Bora, FRENCH POLYNESIA)

Bora-Bohr (Fr. Bora-Bora, Tait. Porpara) - one of the contemporary Islands of the Society Island Archipelago in French Polynesia in the Pacific, located 241 km north-west of Tahiti.

Holidays on Polynesia islands became a symbol of pleasure, well-being and embodiment of a dream. 118 islands and atolls crumbled in the south of the Pacific Ocean. All the islands of French Polynesia are surrounded by lagoons - glittering turquoise opalas, and lagows are small islands - the Moto. White sandy beaches with their softness caresses the feet, and the crowns of huge trees, giving a refreshing shadow and coolness, do not leave the chance of sunny heat.

10. Islands of Phephi, Thailand (Phi Phi Islands, Thailand)

Phephi island near the coast of Thailand, between the mainland and the island of Phuket.

Phi-Phi Islands - a resort with snow-white beaches and a quiet, secluded holiday character, also entered the list of the best islands. Most local holidaymakers are divers and newlyweds. The archipelago consists of six islands, the largest - North Island, Phi Phi-Don, which is inhabited, and the Southern Uninhabited Phi Phi Lei.

Major entertainment on Phi-FCI is deep-sea fishing for Macrel and Barracuda, as well as day trip, including kayaking, to other islands and, of course, Diving.

Diving lovers here can be offered a whole range of interesting to explore places, among which I sunken King Cruiser, Hin Bidah Nok and Hin Bidah Nai Islands, and Hin Bidah Nai Islands (there you can dive along the walls with tunnels, and the water is very transparent - visibility is 30 meters). In addition to Barraccud, Tuntsov, Muren, Skatov, Macrelles and Sea Turtles, the coasts of Phi-Pii can be met by tiger, black and fin and even whale sharks.

11. Seychelles The Seychelles)

The Republic of Seychelles is an island state in East Africa. Located in the western part of the Indian Ocean, a little south of the equator, about 1600 km east of African mainland, north of Madagascar.

Seychelles are an archipelago of 115 amazing best islands in the Indian Ocean. Especially picturesque Island La Dig with the best on Seychelles Beach Surs d'Arzhan. There are photographers from around the world to capture pristine beauty.

The coast of the beach filled with the smallest coral sand consists of small lagoon with huge granite boulders, which the time and wind created bizarre forms. Comfortable place to relax with children. Luxury conditions for diving lovers, surfing. Procurability attracts newlyweds in a honeymoon. It is for these reasons that the Seychelles consider one of the best islands for a wedding trip!

It is important to note that all the beaches are municipal. Umbrellas and sun beds free. Those who are used to traveling to rent a car should take into account the fact that the movement on the islands is left-hand.

12. Oahu Island, Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Hawaiian Islands)

Oahu (Gav. O'ahu) - the third largest and most populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago.

The most populated from the Hawaiian Islands, which is the capital of Honolulu, and the most popular tourist destination on the archipelago. It is not surprising that the Americans gave Oahu (Oahu) nickname "The Gathering Place".

Vaikiki Beach (Waikiki) is most famous among local resorts with a bunch of restaurants, high-level hotels, shops and all sorts of entertainment facilities. In total, there are more than 50 beaches on the island, on many of them, suitable conditions for water sports, especially surfing. So, the beaches of the atmosphet coast will delight diving lovers, and the beaches of the northern coast (Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline) - Windsurfing adepts.

The island offers a new, but already a very popular type of entertainment, walking on a submarine at a depth of 30 m. During a tour of travelers, thanks to panoramic windows, about 10 hectares of coral reefs will be able to explore.

13. Moorea Island, French Polynesia (Moorea, French Polynesia)

Moorea or Moorea (FR. Moorea) (Polynes. Yellow Lizard) - one of the windwater islands of the Island of the Company in French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean, located 17 km north-west of Tahiti.

Made by nature in the shape of a heart, Murea Island has become a popular place for holding weddings and honey months, as well as one of the best islands for diving. In addition, tourists attract tropical nature here, clean, excellent conditions for diving and windsurfing, sea fishing and "show dolphins", on which you can even swim along with these sea mammals.

14. Witsenda Islands, Australia (Whitsunday Islands, Australia)

Whitsandi (also Vittsandy from the English. Whitsunday) - Pacific archipelago in the coral sea northeast of Queensland in Australia.

Whitsendi Islands is a small and very beautiful archipelago. It is one of the most beautiful and exotic places in Australia, as well as one of the best islands for diving.

Australia is recognized as one of the best places for diving in the world, so that the "diving industry" is put on a wide leg. Divers can go on a day dive cruise and in a multi-day dive safari with accommodation and food on the ship and a huge selection of day and night dives. Another option: rest with dives on the coral islands of a large barrier reef, which are also related to Whitsenda Islands.

15. Kauai Island, Hawaiian Islands (Kauai, Hawaiian Islands)

Kauai (Gav. Kaua'i, in Russian documents of the beginning of the XIX century - Attay) - the most ancient of the main Hawaiian islands, which emerged 6 million years ago.

Kauai (Kauai) is the island of golf and eco-tourism, which is also called the "island of gardens". All covered with greens (in particular rainforests), subject to erosion, this island is famous for the natural wonders as Waimea Canyon Canyon (Na Pali Coast) coast.

On the island of Kauai, vacationers have fun in deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, surfing and flights on a helicopter over the tropical forests.

In addition to the fact that Kauai is one of the best islands for recreation, is a great place to observe whales (and in the winter you can see even rare humpback whales) and dolphins. Excursions are sent from Pipipa and Dock Beach (Nawiliwili) in Kalapaki Bay.

16. Terks and Caicos Islands (Turks & Caicos)

Terks and Caicos (Eng. Turks and Caicos Islands) - British overseas Territory in West Indies. Islands are in the UNESCO preliminary list.

The islands of Terks and Caicos are located in the Atlantic Ocean and are a continuation of the chain of the Bahamas. This is a suitable resting area for fans of water sports, diving and snorkelling - in the coastal waters of the archipelago there is a largest coral reef in the Caribbean. In addition, there are excellent sandy beaches included in the number.

The center of tourism and resort life is the island of Pridensiales, where all the conditions for a comfortable stay have been created. Lovers of silence, peaceful and secluded rest can visit the neighboring islands.

17. Anguilla Island (ANGUILLA)

Anguilla (Brit.) (English Anguilla) is a self-governing overseas territory of Great Britain. These are the most northern islands in the group of the visa islands in West Indies.

Sandy beaches, the bright sun and the warm water of the Caribbean sea attract thousands of tourists from all over the world. Friendliness of locals, a variety of cuisine, chic capabilities for diving and other water sports, mysterious caves, scenic corals and a wide selection of first-class hotels, all this makes the island of Anguily one of the best islands for active beach holidays.

18. Saint-John, Virgin Islands (USA) (St. John, US Virgin Islands)

St. John (English Saint John, dates. Sankt Jan) - Island in the Caribbean Sea, part of the American Virgin Islands. It is the smallest and richest of the territory of the territory.

One of the American Virgin Islands St. John is a small island, which can only be reached by sea from the shores of his neighbors of St. Thomas and the British Virgin Islands. St. John is a wild place with a rich nature: Mount Kamelberg is a vertex of the underwater volcano, thick subtropical forests and mangrove swamps spread around.

There are some beautiful beaches with a surprisingly soft sand and purest water. But this island is not exclusively a beach holiday, there are many places here to see. For example, you can visit the National Park of the Vergin Islands, see the ruins of the old sugar plant, the bay of the trunk, Reef Bay Bay and Salt Pond Bay, perfectly suitable for scuba diving. And, of course, you need to try the local Caribbean rum.

19. Cayman Islands (Cayman Islands)

Cayman Islands or Cayman Islands (English Cayman Islands) is the overseas Territory of Great Britain in West Indies, in the Caribbean Sea, located on the Islands of Kima? N.

Cayman Islands are popular with tourists from all over the world and are included in the list of the best islands due to a soft climate, a picturesque tropical nature, the chic underwater world. This comes here for a diving, yachting and surfing.

Cayman Islands occupy a leading place in the list of the best islands for a relaxing beach holiday: the infrastructure has been well developed at all resorts, and multi-kilometer snow-white beaches in combination with excellent service give an unforgettable holiday impressions.

For people who prefer secluded beach holidays - the best place island Little Cayman, offering a relaxing atmosphere alone with beautiful beaches, transparent water and coral reefs.

20. Bermuda (Bermuda)

Bermuda (English Bermuda) is the overseas Territory of Great Britain, located on a group of coral islands in the northwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean, 900 km from North America.

Rest on Bermuda (on the Bermuda) offers an attractive variety of services, local exotic and the opportunity to visit the mysterious place of the planet - Bermuda triangle. The natural beauty of the coast, climate, pink sand and crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean are promoted to enjoy the atmosphere of bliss. Here you can afford both a serene and relaxing holiday in hammocks, and very active and cheerful with horse riding, diving and tennis. Especially divers will strike a rich underwater kingdom, the best for research.

21. Palau Islands (Palau)

The Republic of Palau is an island state associated with the United States, in the Philippine Sea of \u200b\u200bPacific Ocean, located 800 km east of the Philippines and north of Indonesia.

Palau includes the sublime Islands of Babeltuan, Kouroul, Perelya and Angaur, Low Coral Atollas Cayangel, Ngeruangel and Limestone Islands of the Rock, which have a total of more than two hundred. Almost all of the islands in the group are in the ring of individual barrier coral reefs.

The islands of Palau have the richest flora and fauna in Micronesia and on Earth, and under water. There is a meeting place for the three main oceanic currents, which bring excessive reserves of nutrients and a huge variety of marine animals to the shores of the archipelago. Thanks to this, the water surrounding islands literally replete more than 1,500 species of sea fish, more than 700 types of coral and anemones live here (it is even more than in the Caribbean), many beautiful coral reefs surround the archipelago. Palau is the first in the list of underwater miracles of the Earth, which is compiled by CEDAM specialists.

22. Island of Verpjin Gorda, British Virgin Islands (Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands)

Vergin Gorda (English. Virgin Gorda) is one of the Virgin Islands, the third in the territory and the second in numbers in the overseas of the British Virgin Islands.

Tourists from all over the world love to relax in the Virgin Islands. The resorts of the Virgin Islands are the most visited in this part of the world and therefore they are also included in our list of the best islands. Almost every islands have a tourist infrastructure. Tourist bases, comfortable hotels, outdoor activities, beautiful landscapes around will turn your vacation to an unforgettable trip. Here you can enjoy everything: and delicious landscapes, and sun, and active rest, and hospitable owners of the islands.

23. Ilya Grandi Island, Brazil (Ilha Grande, Brazil)

Ilya Grandi (Port. Ilha Grande) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is located near the coast of Brazil, 103 km from Rio de Janeiro, 432 km from São Paulo.

On Ilya-Grande Island a huge number of beaches, where you can engage in any water sports. This is windsurfing and kaitsurfing, diving, water skiing and on the "banana", boat trips. During marine walks, you can overcome many green islands. Usually, boats are swimming in bays with such amazingly clean water, which can be seen from the bottom of 5-7 meters, you can dive from the boat and observe the underwater kingdom of exotic fish.

The town of Abraao is the main settlement of the island with more than 70 houses, restaurants and other attractions. Here are often the musical festivals in the open air with the participation of local folk artists. Lovers of the night-racing life will not be disappointed.

24. Hawaii Island, Hawaiian Islands (Big Island, Hawaiian Islands)

Hawaii Island of Hawai'i), also called big island (Big Island) - volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, one of the eight major Hawaiian Islands forming the United States of Hawaii.

Hawaii, not to be confused with the Hawaiian Islands as a whole, call a big island. It is called as you can guess, because it is the biggest on the whole archipelago.

In Hawaii, they do not recommend riding exclusively for a beach holiday, there are other more adapted to the peaceful pastime of the Hawaiian Islands. Tourists come here to penetrate the real Hawaiian spirit! What it is, you understand only when you find yourself on a big island.

In addition to various tourist entertainment, you can engage in snorkeling, the best beaches for studying the underwater world Kahaluuu and Kealakua Bay. Another popular underwater entertainment is a night sailing with giant manta ray ride.

25. Mauritius (Mauritius)

Mauritius (Eng. Mauritius, Fr. Maurice), the official name - Republic of Mauritius (English Republic of Mauritius) is an island state in East Africa. Located in the southwestern part of the Indian Ocean, about 900 km east of Madagascar.

The North Island Area is the most tourist - a number of luxury hotels are located on beautiful beaches with small sand on the shore of a warm transparent lagoon. A complete set of entertainment and water sports are offered: scuba diving, water skiing, bathing, fishing for large fish.

South Mauritius less visiting tourists than the northern part of the island, however, this area is the most picturesque, green and most interesting. On the coast, magnificent beaches of Blue Bay, covered with small sand, Beach Morne is the best beach on all Mauritius.

Mauritius Island closes our list of the best islands for beach holidays and diving.

I remember, it cost me as a child to think about traveling, as the imagination immediately painted white sands of the beaches, azure water of the ocean and palm trees, palm trees. When people imagine heaven, in most cases it looks like a tropical island away from fuss. Schift in a hammock with a book, sipping coconut milk, basking in the rays of the sun. What could be better?

Seychelles

Seychelles are very popular among beach lovers. They are at the Eastern Coast of Africa. 115 islands with perfect beaches, azure sea, dazzling beauty by landscapes and a solitude, what else is needed for a good rest?

It is best to come From May to September, at this time less rain.

Interesting Facts;

• For 115 Seychelles live less than 100,000 people, not thick, right?
• Once the Seychelles were a refuge of pirates, legends say that pirated treasures are still buried here.
• Thanks to the efforts of the government to preserve the nature of the Seychelles, this is one of the best places in the world for diving.

Maldives

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Maldives are located in the Indian Ocean. There are 1000 islands (200 of them are inhabited, but only 5 more or less significant population). The whole country is a number of coral atolls that barely rise above the water. Tsunami, which occurred in 2004, was completely washed away from them. To reduce the damage from future tsunami, the Maldives government built floating barriers.

Maldives are small coral islands with great diving opportunities, snorkeling, snow-white beaches and friendly locals. Holidays in the Maldives are very expensive. Fortunately, you can always relax yourself. Bangkok Airways offer cheap flights from Thailand.

Best time to relax on the islands - From November to May, at this time the weather is dry and not so hot. From June to October, more precipitation and hotter because of monsoons.

Interesting Facts

• Maldives consist of 26 atolls and more than 1,100 small coral islands
• Maldives are the most low and fat nation in the world.
• The capital of Maldives - Male is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

To Lype, Thailand

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Little-known, but from that not less beautiful island located in South Thailand. There are very friendly inhabitants on the lipa, a lot of living creatures and every day fishermen return with fresh catch. Cheap and delicious seafood here in abundance. Beautiful beaches with white-white sand.

Previously, the lipo was a semi-sidic island, hotels without permanent electricity, empty beaches and one store on the whole island. Civilization reached the island at the moment, good hotels, restaurants and tourists appeared. But the island still creates the impression of the paradise reserve. Next to the linde rich underwater world, it is interesting to engage in diving. You can see even the reef sharks.

Come better From November to March - the best weather and few people. In October, due to the monsoon season, access to the island can be closed. The best way to get - on a boat with a Pak Bar. This island is suitable for those who are looking for a cheap holiday.

Interesting Facts

• You can cross the island on foot less than an hour.
• There are no cars on the island, there are several roads
• On the island less than 1000 permanent residents

Helpful advice

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Islands of Bali and Gili

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Bali - Tourist Mecca, one of the best islands for recreation from year to year. On Bali there is a place for everyone. There is excellent surfing, delicious food, low prices, fun parties, local residents are one of the most friendly in the world. There is a volcano that you can climb and beautiful temples.

But Indonesia does not end in Bali. Nearest exotic islands Gili - Also a great place to relax.

Weather here Stable all year roundAlthough from April to October a little sustain. Bali and Gili are near each other, you can visit both directions for one trip to get the maximum return from this corner of the Earth.

Interesting Facts

• Thanks to the volcanoes you will find beaches with white and black volcanic sand.
• 80% of the Bali economy belongs to the tourist sector
• Freshwater in a shortage of Gili Islands, so salted water flows in some guest haces

Fiji

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Fiji archipelago numbers 322 islands, but it is hardly third of them. The main life and events occur in the Western Islands, but there is no difference where you go - everywhere beautiful, as in paradise. When I hear "Fiji", in my head, let's immediately float pictures of the beaches and the tropical ocean. That is the reason - Fiji is one of the best islands on the planet.

This is a popular destination for youth and honeymoon. Most young people prefer Yasava Islands Group. Here you can organize a great stay for two.

Weather stable for a year, Only cyclones from November to January sometimes interrupt idyll.

Interesting Facts

• In the waters of Vorkug Fiji live more than 1,500 seeding of marine animals
• On Fiji 28 airports and only 4 of them asphalted runways

Taiti

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Tahiti, Tahiti, we were not on any Tahiti, we are well fed well here. Do you remember all these photos of tropical bungalows on the water? This is Tahiti. One of the most popular directions in the world for the honeymoon. Not for Russians, so you could be surprised, but in the West there is such a tendency. Tahiti is a tropical paradise full of romance.

Here you can relax in the sun, engage in snorkeling, eat delicious seafood and dive in the morning straight from your bungalow in the sea. Island is dear, so there are not many people can afford rest here when there are options closer and cheaper.

Weather all year round hot and wetFrom May to October a little cooler. If you want a paradise holiday in the bungalow - better Tahiti you will not find option.

Interesting Facts

• Tahiti consists of 118 atolls and islands
• Hawaii take more tourists per day than Tahiti for the year
• The first floating bungalows built on Tahiti

Hawaii

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What top islands without Hawaii. Big - island on the harvesters, where there is everything you can expect from island and entertainment. But in contrast to other islands there is also a volcanic national park. You can explore volcanoes, climbing the old lavva pipes, watch how Lava seeps into the ocean. In addition, there are waterfalls on the island. On the big island in Hawaii there is everything.

Wet season It lasts from October to March, the weather is slightly cooler during these months. Despite the fact that the islands are near each other, the weather is very different, you will not know what to expect.

Interesting Facts

• On the Big Island there is the most active volcano in the world - Kilauea
• Hawaii - the only State of America where coffee is grown
• Most of the walnut Makadami in the world grown on a big island

Cook Islands

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Another group of tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean (noticed patterns?), Where you can wonderfully relax. Cook Islands are far in the south. Well, okay, not as far away, but here comes even less tourists than to the neighbors.

These tiny islands are named after James Cook, a bold man who opened them. There are few amenities, so the island of Cook is one of the best places to go to relax in search of the inner world away from modern life.

The weather here is hot and wet all year round.

Interesting Facts

• Cook Islands include 15 islands scattered over the area more than 1.8 million square meters. km.
• The inhabitants of the Cook Islands have citizenship of New Zealand, although New Zealanders have no citizenship of Cook Islands.
• Maori Ries from Cook Islands, it was found and settled New Zealand.

Curaçao

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Curaçao is a Dutch island in the Caribbean. He is deservedly recognized as one of the best islands in the Caribbean. Curacao is a tropical Holland: architecture in Dutch style, and around the tropics. Curacao is a very fun and romantic atmosphere, here you can safely wander around the beach, and you can have fun until the morning.

Weather Stable all year round. It is hot and sunny here. The rainy season from November to January. And you can not worry about hurricanes, Curacao is successfully located below the strip of hurricanes.

Interesting Facts

• Curaçao is part of the Netherlands.
• Here is very popular Iguana meat, usually fried it or add to soup.
• Prostitution for Foreign Women is legal on Curacao, they are given a temporary permit for activities.

Perchtensy

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Perhentians, peritaans or perfected - 7 islands of volcanic origin, located near the Eastern Coast of Malaysia. They are covered with thick greenery palm trees, with wide beaches and crystal blue water. It has nothing to take himself here, except for a beach holiday after the stormy nightlime. This is the perfect place to get into a hammock and contemplate azure horizon from under the palm shadow. Perentiana - the quiet islands with calm beaches.

The season of strong monsoon allows you to comfort resting here only in the summer - from March to October. The rest of the time it is better to go to Thailand, the weather is better there.

Interesting Facts

• Translated from the Malaysian "perfected" means "stop", in the past, the islands were a frequent place for recreation of fishermen.
• Perletans consist of 2 populated and 5 uninhabited islands.
• Perrentians are constantly included in the list of places with the best beaches.

Bermuda

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Bermuda island - one of the most beautiful in the world. Unfortunately, rest here for the rich. Rigors of offshore banks and businesses avoiding taxes. Rest in Bermudah can afford not everyone, but this does not mean that you need to give up the dreams to visit the Bermuda, if it is.

Although you need more money than to relax in Vietnam, here you can find one of the most beautiful beaches in all over North America and the Caribbean. Locals are incredibly friendly. There are several restaurants serving world-class food. You can engage in snorkeling, study picturesque caves and landscapes, many opportunities for tracking and hiking.

Interesting Facts

• Bermuda islands - overseas Territory of Great Britain.
• The islands were uninhabited up to the 17th century, after the shipwreck of the island, the Europeans settled.
• The Bermuda Islands Area ranks first in the world for shipwrecks.

Barbados

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Barbados is famous for its parties. Bridgetown is one of the best cities for lovers to walk all night until the morning, therefore, party members do not even have a question where to go when it comes to Barbados. Like on Bermudah there are many excellent beaches and beautiful caves. Surfing at the world level. Food here is amazing, you can enjoy expensive high-kitchen dishes, and you can cheap local food - everything will be tasty.

Although Barbados has everything for a luxurious holiday, here you can relax with the middle budget. This island is one of the most affordable in the Caribbean.

Interesting Facts

• The legend says that the Portuguese were the first Europeans who pulled into the island. But this is unknown.
• Rihanna was born here.
• If you capture your passport, you can use the Tax-Free system, which is in many stores.

Isla Providencia

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Isla Providencia is located between the Costa Rica and Jamaica, and relate to Colombia. Isla Providencia consist of two islands: Providence and Santa Catalina. The territory of both in the amount of only 22 km square.

Unlike the luxurious Caribbean neighbors, there are cheap hotels in Guesthouses and you can arrange a budget holiday. True, to get here on a ship or plane from America, you will have to lay out a round sum. Only locals can have accommodation in the property, therefore there is a very calm relaxed atmosphere. If you want to relax from the tourist industry, like a grandmother in the village, but on a beautiful tropical island, you can consider this option.

Interesting Facts

• Once the English colony was located on the island.
• Pirate Henry Morgan used these islands as his base, and go legends that his treasures still buried here.
• The impressive part of the inhabitants of the island - Rastafari.

San Blas Islands

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Panama is a clearly underestimated direction in Central America, and the island of San Blas, among other things. This is a popular place where sailing tours go. There are also several resorts for a luxurious holiday. This is another islands with a tropical rustic atmosphere, but a great place for those who have already been "everywhere." Many beautiful seats for swimming with mask and diving, and few tourists.

Comparatively inexpensive sailing expeditions are popular for 4-5 days, cost about $ 450 per person.

Interesting Facts

• San Blas consist of more than 365 islands.
• Local population is the name of Kuna, they live on 49 archipelago islands.
• Increasing the level of the world's ocean can make most San Blas Islands unsuitable for life by the end of the 21st century.

Canary Islands

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The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean not far from the coast of Western Sahara in Africa, but belong to Spain. On the Canary Archipelago there are 7 main islands where travelers go. Each islands have their own features. Tenerife is the biggest one, here is the most entertainment. Every February in Tenerife passes one of the largest carnival festivals in the world.

Fuerteventura is best suited for a beach holiday, and for hiking - Grand Canaria, she has more diverse landscapes.

Interesting Facts

• The Canary Islands have 2 capitals: Santa Cruz on Tenerife and Las Palmas on Grand Canaria.
• On the Canary Islands you can see the disappearing type of skulls - Loggerned - Bolshegol.
• On the islands invented a special kind of struggle - "Ray Canary".

Naxos

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Most people choose the famous Islands of Greece: Santorini or Mykonos, or even Crete. It's time to get off the running tracks and go to Naxos. It is the same picturesque, but without a crowd of tourists. Place of charming villages with beautiful deserted beaches. If you want to enjoy a serene Mediterranean life - go here. In addition, Greece, you can relax relatively inexpensively than the Caribbean neighbors by the islands rating.

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Witsend Islands are located near Australia, at the central coast of Queensland. Most of the islands are given to national parks. In fact, the archipelago is part of a large barrier reef.

Here are amazing coral reefs for snorkeling and diving, and untouched beaches, the best Whitehaven Beach. Every year, half a million tourists arrive here. One of the best ways to explore the islands - buy a cruise on the islands, prices start from 450 Australian dollars.

Interesting Facts

• 70% of Whitsenda islands are the National Park.
• Captain Cook was the first European, whose leg stepped on the coast of Wisanddes in 1770, the truth was another 8000 years lived Aborigines
• WhiteHaven Beach is considered the best about all Australia.

Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands - a unique place. Little where you will find so many opportunities to watch incredible wildlife, like here. Islands are 1000 km from Ecuador, it is not only one of the most popular places in the country, but also around the world.

Unfortunately, here is a very fragile ecosystem, climate change is strongly influenced. It is worth come here to rest while there is an opportunity.

Interesting Facts

• Galapagos Islands is the only place in the northern hemisphere, where you can see penguins in the wild.
• The Galapagos Turtle has an average life expectancy of more
• 97% of the islands - the National Park.

Saint Lucia

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This stunning island is one of the most romantic places in the world where you can fly. There is an incredibly lush greens, white sandy beaches that extend on a lot of kilometers, it is not surprising that Saint Lucia is considered paradise on earth.

There are also many opportunities to meet wildlife and diving. If you want to lazily sunbathe on the beaches or look for an active holiday, there are everything on Saint Lucia.

Interesting Facts

• Because of the proximity to volcanoes on Saint Lucia there are beaches with black sand.
• Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman
• The first residents of St. Lucia were Aravakian Indians who ended up were forced to leave the island

Azores

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The Azores are opened to relax on the subtropical island and go beyond the usual vacation with a beach routine. On the islands is very beautiful nature and many picturesque hiking routes. Rent a car and ride along the winding roads of San Miguel Island, exploring his secluded beaches and noisy waterfalls.

The Azores is a great stop during a trip from Europe to North America or back.

Interesting Facts

• Only 9 Azores, where about 250,000 people live.
• Mount Pico is the highest peak on the aizorons and in all portugal.
• San Miguel is the only place in the world where pineapples are grown in greenhouses.

Nevertheless, I think it's some of the best islands in the world. Each of them looks like a paradise, to which we all strive, after seeing in childhood of advertising Bounty.