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
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
Phuket
Enjoy your tea overlooking the giant lily pads at the Ma Doo Bua cafe.
Country: Thailand
Photographer: @willythuan
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_
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_
Whitsunday Islands
Whitsunday Islands look like they're straight out of a painting!
Location: Australia
Photographer: @influenced_travel