The island of Hokkaido in the north of Japan has an identity of itself. The main island of Honshu, when looked at in comparison to Hokkaido, is a location very different. The rugged landscapes and the people and influences of Hokkaido seem very much unlike Honshu. However, the island remains part of Japan with all its differences, right from landscapes to the food. The cuisine here is lip- smackingly delicious seafood. Hokkaido is thus a destination filled with beautiful landscapes all year long. The island looks heavenly in summer and spring, with greenery everywhere. Summer is the peak time for tourists in this region. This is also the best time to try your hand at a little mountain climbing and hiking. As summer gives way to autumn, the hills turn red. All thoughts of leaving will leave  [...]

Bohol has a number of islands that it can be rightfully proud of, and the Cabilao Island is one of the best among these. The island has a number of superb points of interest. It is located in the west region here in the middle of the sizeable Cebu strait. This is one of the smaller of the islands part of Philippines, and is just an eight sq kilo meters or so. The laid back life style, as well as the peaceful community on offer here is one of the best reasons for visiting this island. The minuscule island of Cabilao is a location that is unparalleled in peace and quiet. Diving is one of the most popular activities on the island. There are three famous diving spots here that are placed the island on the list of best divers’ destinations. The diving and snorkeling in the island is simply heavenly.  [...]

Jeju Island is located in South Korea.  It is home to a huge number of natural landscapes, pristine beaches as well as a temperate climate that makes for an exceedingly rewarding destination. The island is popular with tourists from all over the world. There are a great number of activities and sights on offer for visitors. The sheer number of attractions as well as things to do makes for a great experience. The island is popular with both locals as well as tourists. The main tourist sights on Jeju Island are Cheonjiyeon and Cheonjeyeon waterfalls. These are beautiful locations, with a number of excellent sights. The Mount halla is another destination worthy of note. There are a number of challenging climbs and other adventurous activities you can engage in. Also make sure that you visit  [...]

Cat Ba Island is a Vietnamese Island that is a varied destination in the best sense of the term. It has a good number of beaches that are pretty good, although when compared to the Central Vietnam coast, these are  just pale in comparison. But not to say these beaches are bad. The town gets a good number of crowds in the summer months.Cat Ba Island can be accessed in less than a few hours trip from Hanoi. The island has a good number of sights, but there is a highlighted attraction that makes it stand out with respect to other island destinations. The island is home to the Cat Ba National Park which one of the most wonderful locations if you are a nature lover.The island has a great wealth of flora and fauna. The bees here have so many different flowers to sample on that the honey produced  [...]

Almost everyone who can call themselves seasoned travelers know about Bali. However, Lombok, an island located close to Bali is a totally unknown entity. Even in the major guides and information sites, there is not much information about Lombok Island. In fact, much of the time, the island will be grouped together with Bali, or the Gili Islands. Almost as if the island is too negligible to be more than an afterthought. However, these do not do justice to the heavenly destination that the island of Lombok really is. There are a great number of excellent attractions that make it a truly fascinating destination. The beaches here are pristine stretches of sand that have crystal clear waters kissing it. There are many attractions related to culture and history as well. The islanders are a friendly  [...]

Palawan Island is one of the most famous islands that are under Philippines. The island group is also the largest province in the Philippines in terms of size. The capital of Palawan island is Puerto Princesa City. The island here is one of the most beautiful in the world, with some of the most verdant sceneries on offer, rainforests are in abundance here, as are some of the most exquisite beaches ever. The island is famous for the heavenly seascape here. The views here are a class apart, and the island of Palawan is a worthy destination that is increasing in popularity with discerning travelers all over the world. The Palawan island is among the most complete destinations you will visit ever, in fact there is a whole lot of the best of what ever attraction you ask for. Beaches? A sheer abundance  [...]

Malaysia is filled to the brim with an assortment of the most beautiful and intriguinbg islands in the entire world. The Malaysian islands have been among the most popular destinations ever with discerning travelers worldwide. There has been no dearth to influx of travelers to these islands, and the relaxing atmosphere as well as the easy going pace of life at these heavenly islands makes for some of the best holiday destinations ever. These Pulau’s ( islands in Malay ) are exquisite paradises. The major Malaysian islands are Pulau Redang,Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Tioman and Pulau Perhentian. Pulau Redang is among the most loved among these and is one of the most tourist attracted destinations in Malaysia. The beauty of the island is compelling in the extreme, and there is no dearth to  [...]

Sentosa is an island getaway just off the coast of Singapore. This island was the center of British operations during the World War I I, and went by the name “Pulau Balakand Mati” (The Island after Death) in Malay. Comprising of 500 hectares, the island has now been made into a luxury recreational plus residential area, and is extremely popular with Singaporeans as a getaway just minutes from the mainland. Accessible by cable car, ferry or a road link that takes no more than a few minutes, Sentosa houses numerous attractions - theme parks, beautiful beaches plus luxury resorts, luxury spas, a Vegas style casino (the first of its kind in Singapore), tropical rainforests, a deep water harbor for yachts, luxury beachfront residences, top class hotels and a whole range of facilities including  [...]

Maldives, officially called the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. Legendary as the most preferred tropical island destination since years, Maldives boasts of the planet’s best beaches. The crystal clear turquoise waters and powdery snow white sands are what make the millions of travelers crowd into Maldives every year. The Island nation of Maldives gets its most income from tourism, second to income derived from fishing activities. One of the most heavenly locations on earth, Cocoa Island is part of Maldives in the Indian Ocean. Located in the South Male Atoll in the Maldives Islands, Cocoa island is one exquisite island paradise. In the west is the Kandooma Channel, which is one of the best dive sites in the world, and on the other side is a tranquil  [...]

Lakshadweep is an island which is a union territory under India. Although the literal translation of the word Lakshadweep means “hundred thousand islands” in Malayalam, a total of 36 isles exist in this archipelago and only 10 are inhabited. These islands, filled coral reefs and laden with exotic palms, have been popular with tourists for quite sometime. Some excellent and developed diving is mostly the reason for this. Water sports are dominant over here. The inhabited islands in Lakshadweep are Agatti, Amini, Kalpeni, Chetlat, Andrott, Kadmat, Kiltan, Kavaratti, Bitra and Minicoy. Out of all the islands, only Bangaram and Kadamat are open for tourists. The islands are covered with pristine coral sand. These are the only coral islands in India, and are formed by the process of gradual  [...]