Beautiful Photos of Islands Around the World

If your wanderlust is at a peak, we're about to make it worse with these stunning Instagram photos of the world's best islands.

Best Islands in the World (in Photos)

In this time of restricted travel, wanderlust is at a peak. We're about to make it worse by sharing stunning Instagram photos of the world's best islands, as voted by Conde Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure, U.S. News & World Report and, of course, our editors at Far & Wide.

Take a peek, and you'll quickly see why they are the best ... and maybe you can even start planning 2021 travel, ya know, whenever borders reopen.

Anguilla

This beats a walk in the park.

Country: Anguilla

Photographer: @meirr

Aruba

Pretty in pink.

Country: Aruba

Photographer: @dwanderess

Azores

This volcanic swimming pool is stunning!

Country: Portugal

Photographer: @johan_drone_adventures

Bali

Even sunsets share the love for Bali.

Country: Indonesia

Photographer: @phantamos

Bermuda

Bermuda's beaches are famously pink.

Country: Bermuda

Photographer: @nedaniquie

Bora Bora

This is why we all have exotic dreams about visiting Bora Bora.

Country: French Polynesia

Photographer: @andathousandwords

Boracay

When the sea and sky match in color, you've certainly found paradise. Or Boracay Island.

Country: Philippines

Photographer: @boracay.life

British Virgin Islands

Blue as far as the eye can see!

Country: British Virgin Islands

Photographer: @bvibeautiful

Cape Breton Island

Not all islands are tropical.

Country: Canada

Photographer: @_jmkphoto

Cebu & Visayan Islands

Truly magical.

Country: Philippines

Photographer: @travelstribe

Crete

We're head over heels for Crete, too.

Country: Greece

Photographer: @steffen_lundberg

Fiji

Even nights in Fiji sparkle.

Country: Fiji

Photographer: @tourismfiji

Galapagos Islands

What makes the Galapagos Islands so beautiful is its untouched abundance of wild animals, flora and fauna.

Country: Ecuador

Photographer: @robertoochoahe

Hilton Head Island

The sleepy South.

State: North Carolina

Photographer: @hiltonhead_sc

Hvar & Dalmatian Islands

Hvar screams charming.

Country: Croatia

Photographer: @hotelparkhvar

Ischia

Mediterranean castle to the sky.

Country: Italy

Photographer: @arcamone_anna

Isle of Skye

Talisker Beach is no longer hidden.

Country: Scotland

Photographer: @jackmaustin_

Jamaica

Fancy a swim?

Country: Jamaica

Photographer: @idle.awhile

Kiawah Island

Once in a blue moon a shot like this is captured.

State: South Carolina

Photographer: @lhickey843

Koh Samui

This cocoon is the perfect perch for social distancing.

Country: Thailand

Photographer: @peemwong

Kaua'i

Take a helicopter tour to get the best views of Kaua'i.

State: Hawaii

Photographer: @trevoraxtphotography

Langkawi

Fly like an eagle.

Country: Malaysia

Photographer: @vir_indeed

Maldives

Is there a single person on Earth who wouldn't want to stay at the Soneva Jani in Noonu Atoll?

Country: Maldives

Photographer: Simply Maldives

Mallorca

Who's in for a road trip?

Country: Spain

Photographer: @hristosfleturis

Maui

You can see 10 waterfalls if you follow the Road to Hana.

State: Hawaii

Photographer: @salcavazos_

Mauritius

With the Indian Ocean crystal-clear, this luxurious island consistently lands in "best of" lists.

Country: Mauritius

Photographer: @couplelocation

Mykonos

A perfect view.

Country: Greece

Photographer: @Mykonoshttps://www.instagram.com/p/B9MeuxFJGZ4/

Phuket

Enjoy your tea overlooking the giant lily pads at the Ma Doo Bua cafe.

Country: Thailand

Photographer: @willythuan

Puerto Rico

Simply stunning.

Country: United States

Photographer: @aalmodovar_alexis

Palawan

Is it real, or did James Cameron's film team design this for the "Avatar" sequel?

Country: Taiwan

Photographer: @stefanogera

St. Barths

They say there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Country: St. Barthelemy

Photographer: @mmmlexi

St. Simons & Little St Simons

This is why they call them the Golden Isles.

State: Georgia

Photographer: @goldenisles

San Andres & Providencia

There are plenty of fish in the sea.

Country: Colombia

Photographer: @sanandresislas_

Santorini

Santorini's golden sunset glow.

Country: Greece

Photographer: @christinatouloumtzidou

Seychelles

You might not find seashells in Seychelles, but you will see boulders that look like prehistoric animals.

Country: Seychelles

Photographer: @ninjarod

Sicily

We'd live here!

Country: Italy

Photographer: @creamatelier

Tasmania

Tasmanian devils.

Country: Australia

Photographer: @kate_miles_

Turks & Caicos

No Photoshop! The beaches of Providenciales really are this white, and the ocean really is that turquoise.

Country: Turks & Caicos

Photographer: @decyates_

Vancouver Island

Loon Lake is as smooth as glass.

Country: Canada

Photographer: @adventureportalberni

Whitsunday Islands

Whitsunday Islands look like they're straight out of a painting!

Location: Australia

Photographer: @influenced_travel