The best place to relax and rejuvenate oneself are the beaches. They are the best getaways for the brain and the brawn. There are a couple of islands in the world which are truly exquisite and are amazing places to be in. Maldives Maldives is located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. It is a chain of 1,000 islands of which only 200 are inhabited and only 5 of them are populated. These islands are a series of coral atolls which are barely above the sea level. These islands are an excellent place for diving and snorkeling. The islands are beautiful with white sand beaches, and private resorts which are a delight. Also, you get to try your hands on lots of water sports like paragliding, jetskiing, banana boating etc. Some of the best seafood is available here and also it is a place where most  [...]

Apart from the normal coastal places in the world, and the much known islands, there are some places that have something unique in them. They can be termed as unique due to a variety of factors. They bear a distinctive feature from the rest of the islands in the world. Some of these islands are not only nestled on the ocean but also on the river. Here is a list of the most unique islands on the planet. Ometepe, the oldest island in the world which has been formed from the eruptions of the volcano. This island is on the river of Nicaragua, based in the Republic of Nicaragua. The name is derived from the Nahuatl word of ome which means two and tepe which means mountain. The two volcanoes are Concepcion and Maderas. Although this is a very dangerous volcanic island, but there are about 35,000  [...]

Sulawesi is among the four major Sunda Islands that are located in Indonesia and lies between the Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In the overall Indonesia, just the Borneo, Sumatra, and Papua are the larger as per the area of territory. The island of Sulawesi is believed to be formed by the collision of terranes from the Asian Plate that formed the west and southwest region of the island, from the Australian Plate that formed southeast and Banggai, and from the island arcs that was initially in the Pacific and formed the north and east peninsulas. Like other cities, islands, and other destinations, the Sulawesi Island also boasts deep history. It is the 11th largest island in the world that covers 174,600 square kilometers of area. The island is encircled by the Borneo towards the west, Philippines  [...]

Palawan is an island that lies in the island province of Palawan. It is located between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea, in Asia.  Being an island province of Philippines, this amazing tourist destination is situated in the MIMAROPA region. The capital of Palawan Island is Puerto Princesa City and is the largest province in the entire country, as per its total area. Stretching from the Mindoro in the northeast direction to the Borneo in the southwest, the island of Palawan features amazing attractions worth visiting. The province of Palawan is named after the largest island of it, which is the Palawan Island and measures with an area of 450 kilometres as per its length and 50 kilometres as per its width. The island is the collection of long and narrow Palawan Island and in addition  [...]

In the area of West Nusa Tenggara in the archipelago of Indonesia, in the Indian Ocean, is the Island of Sumbawa, approximately 150 kilometers to the east of Bali. Best time to visit While the weather is fine here all through the year, the diving season is from April to November, when most of the tourists flock here. How to reach The journey from Bali to Sumbawa by flight and sea together takes about 15 hours.  There are regular air services to Sumbawa Besar on the Island’s west and the Bima on its east from Bali and Lombok. Pot Tano is where the ferries dock up at in Sumbawa. You may also take a bus from Labuhan Lombok (Kayangan) or Mandalika Bus Station in Mataram and then a ferry to Sumbawa. Attractions With warm water temperature of about 24-28 degree Celsius and a marine  [...]

About 120 kilometers off the southeastern coast of China, connected to it by the Taiwan Strait is the Island of Taiwan, over an area of about 35,801 square kilometers. Taiwan is surrounded by the East China Sea on its north, the Philippine Sea on its east, the Luzon Strait on its south and the South China Sea on its southwest. The eastern parts of Taiwan are flanked by mountains and in its western parts are the plains. When to visit Taiwan Taiwan experiences a tropical and subtropical weather, with an average temperature of about 27 degree Celsius throughout the year.  There is no extreme weather here. Summers last from April to November. December to March is cooler, with an average temperature of about 15 degree Celsius. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year in different parts  [...]

The Island Province of Palawan, largest province of Philippines with an area of about 14,649.7 square kilometers, is on its western border. It lies between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea in the Indian Ocean. Of the many islands, Palawan covers the Calamianes Group of Islands in its northwest with the Bursuanga Island, Culion Island and Coron Island, the Durangan Island on its westernmost parts, the Balabac Island off its southern tip, the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea, what as per Philippines is a part of Palawan – the Kalayaan Group of Islands and the largest of all Islands here– the Palawan Islands after which the Province is named. When to go Palawan has a tropical climate. The summer months are the peak tourist season in Palawan.  Conditions are favorable for sailing  [...]

With 260 territorial Islands and peninsulas in an area of 1,104 square kilometers, Hong Kong is located in the South China Sea, where the mouth of Pearl River Delta is. It is in eastern Asia, on the southeast coast of China. The Hong Kong Island is a part of the territory of Hong Kong, along with Kowloon peninsula and the New Territories. The Victoria Harbour separates the Hong Kong Island from Kowloon and beyond that.  With an area of 80.5 square kilometers, it comes second to Lantau Island in size. When to go Hong Kong has a subtropical and monsoonal climate, with cool dry winters and wet summers. The months from May to September receive most of the rainfall. Typhoon is possible from May to November. March to May is the season of spring, where temperatures and humidity are high,  [...]

The Island of Ko Samui is in the Gulf of Thailand, about 35 kilometers in the northeast of the Surat Thani, the southernmost town of Thailand. From Bangkok, it is about 700 kilometers away. This 247 square kilometers Southeast Asian Island is the third largest island of Thailand. When to go The months from February to June are the best time to make a trip to the Ko Samui Islands. How to reach There is an international airport in Ko Samui served by Thai Airways International and the Bangkok Airways. It is a one hour flight from Bangkok till here. There are ferries that ply between Thailand and Ko Samui. You can choose to ride by bus which is cheap or hire a taxi as well. To get around the Island, you can rent motorcycles or bicycles. What to do First and foremost, it’s the  [...]

The Ko Phi Phi Island is in the Andaman Sea, between the Phuket Island and the Krabi Island. Situated fifty kilometers to the south east of Phuket, the Ko Phi Phi Islands are part of the Hadnopparattara-Koh Phi Phi National Park, rich in marine life. While it groups together about six islands, the Phi Phi Don spread over 28 square kilometers and the Phi Phi Le covering about 7 square kilometers, are the more well known ones. When to go This Southeast Asian Island has a tropical climate. January to April is the hot season and rains come from May to December.  Rains are heavy but of short duration. December to March is the peak season for tourists. How to go The only way to reach Ko Phi Phi Island is by sea from Krabi, Phuket, Ao Nang and the Ko Lanta Islands. Most visitors come  [...]