Top 10 Island Vacations to Undertake Before you Kick the Bucket

My grandmother used to say how I should never let my dreams be just dreams. How I should live my life to the brim, taste every experience and enjoy each moment. On my sixth birthday, she even gifted me a charm bracelet with ‘Carpe Diem’ etched in silver to help me remember this principle. In retrospect, I cannot help but think she is right. At present, I find myself consumed by work to such an extent that I have forgotten what a breath of fresh air feels like.

Enough is enough. I sense my grandmother urging me from the heavens up above to take a top-notch vacation to my ultimate dream spot, which is a tropical paradise. If you are in the same boat as me, then, congrats, you have stumbled upon the right place. This post will detail the best island-based vacations anyone could ask for in 2019. Check out the hot spots below and choose the one you like.

Santorini, Greece

You would hardly expect an island, destroyed by a volcanic eruption, to look as beautiful as this one does. Yes, located in the Aegean Sea as part of the Cyclades Islands, Santorini stands out due to its cluster of whitewashed houses erected on a rugged cliff and overlooking an underwater crater. It has a number of beaches, including Paralia Vlichada, which is a white sand wonder backed by a number of dramatic cliffs etc. You can go snorkeling, Catamaran cruising, parasailing, kayaking, and even scuba diving. Apart from this, you can take elaborate wine tours of the adjoining city and behold the golden sun setting over this Grecian isle.

Palawan, Philippines

There is a special vibrancy in the waters off the beaches of Palawan, which marvelously clashes with the limestone of the cliffs. This archipelago province of Thailand is nothing short of a paradise, the likes of which you only see in the nature shows, courtesy of the affordable Cox cable TV or some such deals. You can easily book a flight to the aisle, take the haunting Underground River Tour in a boat, enjoy the spa at El Nido, swim in the cerulean waters of Coron, and take a traditional sailboat cruise etc.

Isles of Scilly, England

If you wish to lose yourself in an untouched natural landscape, then head over to this heathland-covered group of islands off the Cornish coast. The Isles of Scilly consist of about forty or so tiny islands that are fringed with white sand beaches. There are no mainstream hi-fi resorts or even mobile signals, but what you will find is absolute peace of mind. Stroll through the lush, exotic flora of the Tresco Abbey Garden, book a kayaking tour at Bryher, and take a guided walk among the old school cottages at Samson etc.

Canary Islands, Spain

Best climate all year round? The award goes to Canary Islands—an archipelago located off the coast of northwestern Africa, and a great island getaway for people who are seeking a much-deserved break. Enjoy the Carnaval de Santa Cruz at Tenerife, watch the astronomical formations with your significant other at the Mt. Teide observatory, and snorkel your way through the Las Canteras Beach etc.

Seychelles

Rain forests, rare animal species, and the visa-free entry attracts tourists from all over the world to Seychelles. Geographically speaking, it is an archipelago of more than a hundred islands, located off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean. Once there, you can wade through the crystal-clear waters of Anse Source d'Argent and marvel at the fanciful rock formations, fly-fish at Desroches, check out the giant tortoises at Moyenne, and walk through the palm forest at Vallée de Mai etc.

Whitsunday Islands, Australia

Trailing through the northeast coast of Australia and sitting at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays are a collection of more than seventy continental islands, most of them uninhabited, yet known for their remarkable microcosmic beauty. Charter a boat or maneuver a kayak to explore the islands properly. Dive deep within the blue waters to catch the coral beauty in action. Curl your toes in the white sand while listening to the waves crash the beaches.

Capri, Italy

One does not simply go to the Bay of Naples and miss out the famous fashion hub, Capri. Besides the upscale shops, you can find unique rock formations from the Paleolithic age at Arco Naturale, wildlife preservation park brimming with dolphins at Punta Campanella Marine Reserve, mythological The Rock of the Sirens, and the underground electric waters of the Blue Grotto, pierced by sunlight bars. Imagine the uncanny effect!

Saba, Netherlands West Indies

Ring the Caribbean bells because Saba, located along the Lesser Antilles chain, is an island to blow your mind away. A special municipality of Netherlands, this eponymous island is usually described as an untouched queen, rising from the azure waters and kissing the heavens up above. If you are a true seafarer at heart, this do not miss this Caribbean wonder.

The Pakleni Islands, Croatia

Mud baths, art galleries, beach clubs, arboretum, vineyards, Roman ruins, and many more adventure opportunities are a part of the Pakleni islands in the southwest coast of Croatia. This island group attracts sun-seekers, seafarers, nudists, nature-freaks and most importantly, swimmers, from all over the world. Book a speedboat tour now to explore its hidden nooks with your friends!

Tahiti, French Polynesia

This is an 8-shaped island—a fact that is enticing enough to attract anyone to Tahiti, the largest pride of French Polynesia. It hosts more than one extinct volcanoes, beautiful lagoons, murmuring waterfalls and charcoal-sand beaches, ideal for those Instagram photos. Are you tempted to make reservations yet?

In conclusion, if you have made up your mind to take an ultimate island vacation this very year, then do not forget to consider the aforementioned entries. You will thank me later.