Explore the Aland Islands, an autonomous archipelago between Finland and Sweden. Visit Mariehamn, the capital with a rich maritime history (home of the museum ship Pommern, a four-masted steel barque). Discover Kastelholm Castle, a 14th-century medieval fortress that once controlled trade routes, and enjoy the unique nature of the 6,700 islands, perfect for cycling and kayaking.
The gateway island of the Bijagos, with the Bruce beach, a small museum and boats to the wilder islands.
Untouched Red Sea reefs and islands.
Remote islands of saltwater hippos.
Coral islands and old Swahili towns.
Indian Ocean islands and sandbars.
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