Best Vacation Island Destinations

When most people think of an island. Thoughts of a paradise getaway, an escape from the rat race, often come to mind. Not all islands are the same. There are islands for every interest and taste.

Here are some of the best vacation island destinations.

Bali

Bali is a province in Indonesia, on the western fringes of the Lesser Sunda Islands. Often referred to as the “Island of the Gods.” Bali is most known for its exotic temples, pristine jungles as well as towering volcanoes. The Tanah Lot Temple sits atop a huge jagged rock in the ocean.

The Ubud Monkey Forest is also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest. It’s a natural forest sanctuary that is home to approximately 750 Balinese long-tailed monkeys, or long-tailed macaques. Mount Batur is an active volcano that surrounds Lake Batur, a crater lake.

Have you heard of the Jet Card Program? What is a Jet Card? you may ask. It’s a card that allows you to fly in private jets for pre-arranged rates which are agreed upon when you take out the card. They’re normally used by people who fly less than 1,000 hours per year.

Capri

Capri is a 4.0-square-mile island, located in the Bay of Naples, in Italy’s Campania region. The Grotta Azzurra, or Blue Grotto, is Capri’s most popular attraction. Blue Grotto is a sea cave, measuring 197 feet long and 83 feet wide. When the sunlight bounces off the walls of the cave, it makes the water appear a bright blue color.

The Punta Carena Lighthouse has been an active lighthouse since 1867. The 92-foot octagonal masonry tower, which serves as the landfall light for the Bay of Naples, overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Kauai

Kauai is the fourth largest island in Hawaii, with an area of 562.3 square miles. It’s nicknamed “The Garden Isle” due to its tropical rain forests. As well as emerald-colored valleys, dramatic coastline, jagged cliffs, and jaw-dropping mountains.

The Waimea Canyon State Park is also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The canyon stretches about fourteen miles long and 3,600 feet deep. It provides panoramic views of the colorful canyon and breathtaking waterfalls.

In the Hawaiian language, Waimea means “reddish water. It describes the canyon’s red-colored soil, that’s been eroded by rainwater.

Santorini

Santorini is a group of volcanic islands located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea in Greece. The group consists of two inhabited islands. One is Santorini, and the other is Therasia. It includes four uninhabited islands, Aspronisi, Christiana, Nea Kameni, as well as Palaia Kameni.

Santorini is the result of a number of volcanic eruptions. The last major eruption occurred approximately 3,600 years ago. Santorini has beautiful beaches and ancient cities. It also has many dramatic views, multicolored cliffs, and sunsets.

Fira is the beautiful capital that features stunning white-washed houses. It sits high atop the edge of the 1,312-foot-high volcanic caldera.

St. Lucia

St. Lucia is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Central America. The island is 27 miles long and known for its beaches, forests, historic sites, jungles, mountains as well as waterfalls.

The Pitons are the most famous landmarks on the island.

The twin volcanic peaks, located on the southwestern coast of St. Lucia are beautiful. The Peaks are covered in emerald greenery. Gros Piton stands at 2,530 feet high, while Petit Piton stands 2,438 feet high. The Pitons, which cover an area of 7,190 acres, are a United Nations Educational, Scientific as well as a Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site.

What is Your Favorite Island Destination?