The limestone islands and lagoons of Piaynemo

Reefs, shorelines & island worlds

Islands & blue horizons

Follow the water to island landscapes, coral reefs and coastlines that change the way you see a map. The journey between places can be as memorable as the destination.

10 wonders in this collection
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A way into the collection

Plan the last part first

An island is never just an outline in the sea. It has its own landscapes, settlements and rhythms, and the water around it is part of its story. This collection ranges from the Galápagos and the Great Barrier Reef to the South Pacific Islands and the volcanic scenery of the Azores.

Look closely at the practical journey before choosing a base. Two places that seem near each other on a map can require a flight, a ferry or a substantial boat transfer. Sea conditions and seasonal transport make the individual guides especially useful here.

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The wonders in this collection.

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Vietnam · Nature

Halong Bay

Limestone towers rising from the waters of northern Vietnam.

50

Seychelles · Nature

Seychelles

Granite shores, island forests and the slow rhythm of the Indian Ocean.

83

Greece · Nature

Greek Islands

Three very different island worlds in the Greek seas.

87

Indonesia · Culture

Bali

Rice landscapes, temple traditions and an island beyond its resort coast.

91

South Pacific · Nature

South Pacific Islands

Ocean journeys through distinct island cultures and extraordinary lagoons.

92

Portugal · Nature

The Azores

Green volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic.

93

Barbados · Nature

Barbados

Atlantic drama, Caribbean warmth and the culture of an island nation.

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Another way to see the world.

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Contrasting lava textures on Hawaiʻi

Hawaii

United States · Pacific Islands

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