Island Life on Crete
Whether top island nations or the best secret island hideaways, tripwolf brings you the top 10 islands in the world.
Each of these islands were voted in as the best by our tripwolf community.
Perhaps it's the mysterious beauty of Bali's landscape and people that make it number one, and livelihood of Santorini in Greece which draws people to vote... Which is your favorite island getaway?
Vote for your favorite, or leave a comment on these lovelies below.
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island Bali
An island full of beaches, temples and backpackers. Bali has long been a destination of choice for well-heeled resort travelers and frugal backpackers alike. A unique destination, strongly Hindu (unlike...
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island Koh Phi Phi
Thailand's Discovered Island Paradise ...that is overrun by toursists. After you get over the pronunciation of the name -- it's pee pee, not phee phee - giggles over toilet humor will be replaced by ga...
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island Key West
The southernmost point on Route 1A. It's a wonder that this beautiful key is still a part of the US because it seems a world away. Key West is where writer Ernest Hemingway made his last home, and you...
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island Ibiza
A demonstration that humans and nature can coexist without exploitation or degradation. Ibiza provides an excellent example of the interaction between the marine and coastal ecosystems. The dense prairi...
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island Santorini
Volcano lifestyle. The Greek islands, scattered throughout the eastern Mediterranean like spilled pebbles, are as diverse as they are beautiful. Perhaps the most famous and breathtaking island is Santo...
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Koh Lanta, Thailand
island Maui
Fit for a demi God. One of Hawai’s six major islands, Maui is by some considered the best Pacific Island. The so-called Valley Isle boasts more than 80 fabulous beaches (in various colors), rain forest...
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island Mallorca
The island with two faces. Choosing the right vacation is an important decision. Choosing the right destination and Tour Guides is an even bigger decision. Don't leave your vacation to chance. Insist on...
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island Hawaii (Big Island)
The biggest island, obviously. Big Island, which is actually the island of Hawai’i, is the youngest of Hawai’i’s islands, and it keeps growing daily, thanks to its still active volcano Kilauea. The Ko...
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island Koh Lanta
Thailand's Peaceful Muslim Island. The island of Koh Lanta hangs like a teardrop in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Thailand, south of Krabi. Predominately populated by Muslim fishermen, for many ...
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island Crete
The Grande Dame of the Mediterranean. Crete has been a player in the history of mankind since thousands of years - e.g. as home to the Minoan civilization, the oldest Greek civilization. Thanks to its s...
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comments
savaii (tanu beach)- western samoa! or thetiny island not far from lalomano on upolo by boat.. goodto see the perhentian is. in malaysia are on the list - thats were im going next week :-)
2009-07-19 / / report abuse
one of my favourites is Elba in Tuscany! Great beaches, fantastic food, fun and perfect for families. http://www.turismo.intoscana.it/intoscana2/export/TurismoRTen/sito-TurismoRTen/Contenuti/province/LI/isoladelba/visualizza_asset.html_545413422.html
2009-07-15 / / report abuse
One of my favorite places is the Bay of islands in New Zealand.
2009-07-14 / / report abuse
All rigth, what about Fernando de Noronha! Brazilian most beatifull place.
2009-07-13 / / report abuse
Ilha do Mel in Brazil is fab!
2009-07-13 / / report abuse
Agree with you ! Andamans islands are the best, Havelock is just awesome !
2009-07-13 / / report abuse
You have missed out the two best islands - Hong Kong and Manhattan! No, seriously, isn't it odd that you don't have sitemaps for most of these?
2009-07-13 / / report abuse
Boracay, Phillipines - lovely beach, amazingly friendly people and beautiful blue sea.
2009-07-07 / / report abuse
Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
2009-07-07 / / report abuse
But I loved Maui +++
2009-06-20 / / report abuse
And What about Seychelles with LaDigue and other small islands like St. Pierre?
2009-06-20 / / report abuse
IMO, Santorini, Greece is the most romantic place of them all and Bali, Indonesia is the most adventurous one to explore...
2009-06-01 / / report abuse
Better late than never: Maldives - Zanzibar - Mauritius - Fiji - Boracay - Turks & Caicos - Dominican Republic - Bay Islands, Honduras (Utila and Roatan) - Caye Caulker (Belize) and Bali, of course!
2009-05-28 / / report abuse
Boracay comes close but did not make it to the top 10. If you love it, vote for it on http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/12027/Philippines/Boracay
2009-05-28 / / report abuse
What about Boracay, Philippines?
2009-05-28 / / report abuse
Um, Manhattan? Hello?
2009-05-28 / / report abuse
Thailand, Greece and Spain are blessed with great islands - but considering how many people voted for Bali, this is the place I want to go!
2009-05-27 / / report abuse
My favorite is in the Andaman Sea...
2009-05-27 / / report abuse