Saturday, February 21, 2015

10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

If you're an eager traveler, an enthusiast explorer who just wants to conquer all the globe in pictures and you didn't set your next destination yet, I’d like to suggest you some really special places: I’m talking about the most beautiful island countries the world has to offer. One thing is for sure: they’ll make your travel experiences so intense that marvelous memories will be created in your mind and will last there forever.

10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World


1. NAURU, SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC

NAURU, SOUTHWESTERN PACIFIC 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Map of Nauru Island

Map of Nauru Island 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Nauru

Peoples in Nauru 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Nauru 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Formerly known as Pleasant Island, The Republic of Nauru is a 21 square kilometers round-shaped exotic island, surrounded by a coral reef. Coconut palms, bananas, pandanus trees, pineapples and indigenous hardwoods flourish in the land surrounding Buada Lagoon. Australian rule football and weightlifting are considered the national sports. The diversity of the marine life that the coastal reef hosts makes of this island a popular attraction for the ones who love snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing.

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2. SINGAPORE, SOUTHEAST ASIA

 SINGAPORE, SOUTHEAST ASIA 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

SINGAPORE, SOUTHEAST ASIA 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Map of Singapore

Map of Singapore 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Cultures in Singapore

Cultures in Singapore 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Cultures in Singapore 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Singapore

Peoples in Singapore 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

An island country and a sovereign city-state located 140 kilometers north of the equator, known as Pulau Ujong in Malay. Formerly a trading post of the East India Company, the country is still one of the busiest commercial centers in the area. Despite its modest size, Singapore is a melting pot of languages, religions, and cultures. It’s the perfect place for those who enjoy eating and shopping, as these are considered as the country’s national pastime. Artistic festivals and competitions will make your stay even more enjoyable. If you get here, make sure you don’t miss the Hotel Marina Bay Sands and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve or the Jurong Bird Park either, as they’re so rich in exotic wildlife!

 SINGAPORE, SOUTHEAST ASIA 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

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3. AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Map of Australia

Map of Australia 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Australia

Australian Aboriginal with his wind instrument 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Australian Aboriginal with his wind instrument

Didgeridoos, instrument of Australian Aboriginal 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Didgeridoos, instrument of Australian Aboriginal

A bridge between the Indian Ocean and the South Paicific, the country is officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia. The mainland is part of the legends of Terra Australis Incognita (unknown land of the South) which date back to Roman times. The culture of Australia has visible Anglo-Celtic Western influences. Backpackers are a major source of tourists for the country and some of the main attractions are the following: the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney’s Opera House, the Blue Mountains and the Namadgi National Park. Australis is largest Island country in the world and it is one of the best place for Photography Lovers.

Australia 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

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4. JAMAICA, CARIBBEAN SEA

JAMAICA, CARIBBEAN SEA 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Map of Jamaica

Map of Jamaica 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Jamaica

Jamaican Cultural Dance 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Jamaican Cultural Dance

Childrens in Jamaica 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Childrens in Jamaica

The “Land of Springs” used to be part of Spain’s colonies a few centuries ago. Now it’s just a Paradise on Earth, offering its tourists attractions like Dunn’s River Falls, Montego Bay, the Bamboo Avenue or Doctor’s Cave Beach. Its music is famous all around the world, the country being the source of a wide range of genres, like reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady and dub.

Montego Bay Jamaica 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Montego Bay Jamaica

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5. SEYCHELLES, INDIAN OCEAN

SEYCHELLES, INDIAN OCEAN 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

SEYCHELLES, INDIAN OCEAN 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World


Map of Seychelles

Map of Seychelles 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Seychelles

Peoples in Seychelles 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

An otherworldly archipelago of 155 little islands, the Republic of Seychelles are a spectacle for the eyes with its silver beaches and exotic restaurants. It’s home for the UNESCO-designated sites of coral atoll Aldabra and Vallée de Mai, also known as the Garden of Eden.

Seychelles 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

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6. MALTA, MEDITERRRANEAN SEA

MALTA, MEDITERRRANEAN SEA 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Maltese boats  10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Maltese boats 


Map of Malta

Map of Malta 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Malta

Malta traditional clothing 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Malta traditional clothing

One of the most beautiful places to stop by while navigating in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta offers its tourists a wide range of activities to choose from, like scuba diving, climbing, and exploring its history through various architectural masterpieces, walled cities, temples and hidden coves.

Mdina, Malta 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Mdina, Malta  

Vittoriosa Marina, Malta 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Vittoriosa Marina, Malta 

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7. MALDIVES, INDIAN OCEAN

MALDIVES, INDIAN OCEAN 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Map of Maldives

Map of Maldives 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Maldives

 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Amazing coral reefs surround the ancient volcanoes which helped in the creation of these natural gems. One of the most popular honeymoon destinations, thanks to its fancy restaurants, dance shows and fantastic resorts. A veritable SPA for the soul. If you get here, make sure you don’t miss the Ithaa Under Sea Restaurant.

The Ocean Flower Hotel, Maldives 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
The Ocean Flower Hotel, Maldives 

Lily Beach Resort in the Maldive  10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Lily Beach Resort in the Maldive 

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8. CUBA

CUBA 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Map of Cuba

Map of Cuba 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Cuba

Havana musicians 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Havana musicians

Peoples in Cuba 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

The main commercial and cultural hub of the Caribbean Sea, the country is just a treasure, from both an anthropological and a natural point of view. Rich in sculpted memories as large as entire cities dating back from the Colonial Era and incredible surrounding landscapes, rich in wildlife, Cuba just gets you, no matter if you’re looking for culture or safaris. Talking about nature trips: Cubans do it in vintage cars dating back from the 50’s. Now that is what I call unconventional safaris!

Cuba 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Cuba 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Old town Havana, Cuba 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Old town Havana, Cuba

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9. ICELAND

Turquoise river Iceland 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Turquoise river Iceland

Frozen Geyser, Iceland 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Frozen Geyser, Iceland


Map of Iceland

Map of Iceland 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Iceland

Peoples in Iceland 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

The land of fire and ice, where the wrath of almighty volcanoes and the imposant glaciers shape the territories together. The most visited attractions in Iceland include Jokulsarlon (the glacial river lagoon), located in Vatnajokull National Park, the waterfalls of Gullfoss and Dettifoss, Lake Mývatn and of course Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, uniting many eras in its architecture.

Alan Morgan Iceland 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Alan Morgan Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland Geyser  10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Iceland Geyser 

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10. BAHAMAS, ATLANTIC OCEAN

BAHAMAS, ATLANTIC OCEAN 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

BAHAMAS, ATLANTIC OCEAN 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Map of Bahamas

Map of Bahamas 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Bahamas

Peoples in Bahamas 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

Peoples in Bahamas 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World

A lovely archipelago uniting 29 islands, which are home to English-speaking friendly people who will guide you to the country’s main attractions, including Bullock harbor, Chub Cay, Nassau or Eleuthera. Did I mention Christopher Columbus first landfall in the New World happened to take place in Eastern Bahamas, on the island of San Salvador in 1492? This certainly makes it a must visit for the aspiring pioneers.

Atlantis Paradise Island ~ resort & waterpark in the Baham 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Atlantis Paradise Island ~ resort & waterpark in the Bahamas

Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas 10 Most Beautiful Island Countries in the World
Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas

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