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.
Remote islands of saltwater hippos.
The gateway island of the Bijagos, with the Bruce beach, a small museum and boats to the wilder islands.
Indian Ocean islands and sandbars.
Coral islands and old Swahili towns.
Caribbean archipelago of coral cays.
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