These days, worldwide travelers are more eager than ever to visit lesser-known tropical islands that offer a slower pace of life and opportunities to practice self-care.
From dreamy Caribbean destinations to jaw-dropping South Pacific landscapes, there’s no shortage of beautiful tropical islands worldwide just waiting to be discovered.
The Guna Yala Islands, better known as the San Blas Islands, are an archipelago of 350+ islands located off the northern coast of the Isthmus of Panama. Only about 50 of these islands are inhabited, and their primary residents are indigenous Guna people.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Bora Bora as one of the top 25 best islands in the world according to factors like sights, culture, food, and more. This tropical gem is relatively small, encompassing only 12 square miles of land.
Still, the endless opportunities for adventure on land and water make this French Polynesian island the perfect vacation destination for a romantic getaway.
Everything from rugged mountains to peaceful lagoons can be found throughout the 770,000 square miles of the Cook Islands, giving visitors an impressive variety of landscapes and activities.