Islands Travel Articles

 
The Amazing Coastal Towns of Croatia
The Amazing Coastal Towns of Croatia Mattie Bamman recommends his favorite towns, pebble beaches, crashing waterfalls, and spicy foods along Croatia's coast.
12 Reasons Why Southeast Asia is the Best Place in the World for Backpackers
12 Reasons Why Southeast Asia is the Best Place in the World for Backpackers Forget Western Europe, Australia or Latin America. Stephanie Yoder explains why Southeast Asia is still the king of backpacker destinations.
10 Unspoiled Beaches For Your RTW Trip
10 Unspoiled Beaches For Your RTW Trip How far are you willing to go to find a truly unspoiled beach? Greg Banecker offers ten out-of-the-way beaches that may take a bit more time and effort to reach, but which are totally worth the trip.
Caribbean Without the Cost: 5 Great Beach Spots in Latin America
Caribbean Without the Cost: 5 Great Beach Spots in Latin America The Caribbean has all the trappings of an exotic travel destination, but if you want to avoid the crowds and costs, Jo Fitzsimons recommends you approach the Caribbean from another side - Central America.
Six Islands to Visit Before They Disappear
Six Islands to Visit Before They Disappear If you are an island lover, and Venice and the Maldives are not at the top of your travel list, you may want to move them up. Rising sea levels and increasingly severe and frequent storms mean many low-lying islands all over the world are slowly but surely being engulfed by the sea. Ariana Salvo shares six very different island destinations to visit before they disappear beneath the waves.
Five Enchanting Islands of the North Atlantic
Five Enchanting Islands of the North Atlantic Always wanted to visit the islands of the north Atlantic, but uncertain what to expect? Join Ariana Salvo on an exploration of five Atlantic island destinations that you will find yourself returning to again and again—that’s if you ever leave!
Nine Awesome American Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Nine Awesome American Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of When we think of island getaways, we often think of exotic locales far from home, white sand beaches and tropical climes. But not all islands conform to this image, and many are much closer than you think.
Mediterranean Islands: 6 Destinations Not to Miss
Mediterranean Islands: 6 Destinations Not to Miss The islands of the Mediterranean have captured human imagination since the beginning of time. The following six Mediterranean islands, often overlooked by outsiders, epitomize the distinctiveness of the region’s history, culture, cuisine and natural beauty.
Tapping into the Traditions of the Cook Islands
Tapping into the Traditions of the Cook Islands Cook Islands may be a bit off the beaten tourist trail, but JoAnna Haugen notes that, for those travelers who make the time to visit, they'll not only be treated to an array of traditions but an open invitation to take part in them as well.
Nine Unique Ways to Explore the World by Water
Nine Unique Ways to Explore the World by Water Get ready to see the world one boat-trip at a time as Denise Pulis introduces nine of the world’s most rewarding water-based journeys.