Island — Bucket List

Visit the tropical paradise of Hawaii, known for its stunning beaches, volcanic landscapes, and rich Polynesian culture

Visit the stunning island of Santorini, known for its white-washed buildings and breathtaking sunsets

Sail through the Caribbean Sea, visiting multiple islands and enjoying tropical beaches and clear waters.

Explore the unique wildlife and pristine landscapes of the Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Discover America's historic immigration gateway

See a puffin in its natural habitat, observing these colorful seabirds in the wild

Experience the Ocean State

Explore the stunning landscapes and unique culture of the Faroe Islands, a remote archipelago between Norway and Iceland

Explore the vast icy landscapes and unique culture of Greenland, the world's largest island

Visit the resort island of Sentosa in Singapore, known for its beaches, attractions, and entertainment

Visit the stunning Phi Phi Islands in Thailand, known for their crystal-clear waters, limestone cliffs, and vibrant marine life.

Explore the stunning islands of French Polynesia, known for their turquoise lagoons and overwater bungalows

Visit Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, known for its stunning beaches, Mount Teide volcano, and vibrant nightlife

Explore Thailand's famous beach from The Beach movie

Experience Bahamas' rose-colored beach

Relax on the beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes

Visit Penang, a Malaysian island state known for its historic George Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial architecture and street art), Penang Hill (funicular railway with panoramic views), Kek Lok Si Temple (one of Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temples), and local food like char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles) and asam laksa (spicy fish noodle soup).

Visit the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, known for its beautiful beaches, historic Old San Juan, and El Yunque rainforest

Visit Bora Bora, a stunning island in French Polynesia known for its turquoise lagoon and luxury resorts

Visit Mont Saint-Michel, a stunning island commune in Normandy, France, known for its medieval architecture and tidal surroundings

Explore the stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Virgin Islands

Explore the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Madeira, a picturesque region known for its stunning landscapes and rich history.

Experience Norway's dramatic arctic archipelago

See the world's largest lizards in their natural habitat

Visit Langkawi, a beautiful archipelago of 99 islands in Malaysia known for its beaches, rainforests, and cable car to Mount Mat Cincang

Visit Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands known for its unique volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches

Visit Fuerteventura, the second largest of the Canary Islands, known for its stunning beaches and volcanic landscapes

Visit the Azores, a stunning archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean known for its volcanic landscapes, green pastures, and blue hydrangeas

Visit Isle of Man, beautiful island

Visit Easter Island, known for its monumental statues called moai, created by the early Rapa Nui people

Visit Gran Canaria, a diverse island in Spain's Canary Islands, known for its beaches, mountains, and vibrant culture

Sail trade-wind islands, volcanic ridges, and morna music of Cape Verde

Visit the historic Alcatraz Island and its former federal prison in San Francisco Bay.

Visit the Cook Islands, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific with stunning beaches, lagoons, and Polynesian culture

See Greece's shipwreck beach on Zakynthos

Visit the famous Balearic island known for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and Mediterranean culture.

Complete the classic adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island

Island-hop WWII wrecks, rainforest villages, and vibrant reefs of the Solomon Islands

Visit Mediterranean paradise

Sail far atolls, WWII wrecks, and blue lagoons of the Marshall Islands

Explore the largest Greek island, Crete, a land of myth and natural beauty. Visit the Palace of Knossos (3,500-year-old centre of Minoan civilisation, linked to the Minotaur legend), hike the Samaria Gorge (11 km through a Unesco Biosphere Reserve with towering cliffs and wild goats), and relax on Elafonisi Beach with its unique pink-hued sand. Pair ancient history with fresh Cretan cuisine in charming villages like Chania or Rethymno.

Visit the beaches, islands, coral reefs, and Caribbean culture of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Reach remote islands, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park.

Visit the remote Ogasawara archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique wildlife and pristine marine environment

Explore the beautiful Greek island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea. Wander through Corfu Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage site with Venetian, French, and British architecture, including the 16th-century Old Fortress), visit the Achilleion Palace (built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, featuring neoclassical design and statues of Achilles), and relax at Paleokastritsa (a scenic bay with crystal-clear waters, a monastery, and hiking trails).

Visit Curacao, a Caribbean island known for its colorful Dutch colonial architecture in Willemstad, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture

Visit Niue, a small island country in the South Pacific known for its coral reefs, limestone cliffs, and unique culture

Visit the small island of Ko Lipe in Thailand, known for its beautiful beaches, clear turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs for snorkeling and diving.

Visit Nelson Mandela's prison during apartheid era

Visit Seychelles' most photographed beach

Explore French Guiana, an overseas region of France on the northeastern coast of South America. Discover the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou (Europe's primary launch site for satellites, including the Ariane rockets), hike to the top of Mount Roraima (a flat-topped mountain on the border with Brazil and Venezuela, known for its unique table-top shape and endemic species), and visit the Îles du Salut (including Devil's Island, a former penal colony with a haunting history). Also, experience the vibrant culture in the capital, Cayenne, with its colorful markets and Creole cuisine.

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.

Visit beaches, coral reefs, tropical forests, and historic ruins on Saint John in Virgin Islands National Park.

Visit the Channel Island of Guernsey, known for its scenic coastlines, historic sites, and unique culture.

Visit the island of Jersey, a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel known for its beautiful beaches, historic castles, and unique blend of British and French influences.

Visit the remote and windswept Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean

Visit South Georgia, a remote sub-Antarctic island known for its stunning glaciers, abundant wildlife, and historic whaling stations.

Swim from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco, a challenging 2.4 km open-water swim in cold currents

Explore Euboea, Greece's second-largest island, connected to the mainland by a short bridge. Visit the medieval Venetian castle in Chalkida, known for the unique tidal phenomenon of Euripus Strait (changing direction every 6 hours). Relax in the natural hot springs of Edipsos, favored by ancient Romans and modern spa-goers. Discover the mysterious Drakospita ('dragon houses') of Styra, megalithic structures dating back to the 6th century BC.

Visit Krk, the largest island in the Adriatic Sea, known for its Roman ruins, medieval towns, and beautiful beaches. Explore the town of Krk with its Frankopan Castle and the Cathedral of the Assumption, the Biserujka Cave (a karst cave with impressive stalactites), and relax on Vela Plaža (a popular sandy beach with clear turquoise water).