Top best islands for vacation. Holiday island. Coral Paradise - Providenciales Island

15.04.2013

Summer is coming, which means the holiday season is just around the corner. Where to go to relax in comfort, swim happily and at the same time enrich yourself spiritually? Or even do extreme species sports like diving or windsurfing? Of course, to the islands! Here is a list of the most interesting and unique islands peace. Choose: top 10.

10. Nosy Be Island

On the one hand, the island has classic natural beauty: here you have beaches, palm trees, and turquoise water, and on the other hand, a unique collection of interesting things: lazy lemurs, wild chameleons, coral reefs, ylang-ylang plantations, volcanic lakes with healing mud, factories for the production of rum, etc. For those who crave cultural enrichment, excursions to historical places, meeting the tribes, and in May the Doniya music festival takes place. Comfortable temperatures of both water and air remain throughout the year: +27 - +32 degrees. The island is located 8 km from Madagascar. You can get there either by boat or by plane. And this is the tenth position in the top 10

9. Easter Island, Chile

The island is located 3 km from Chile in the Pacific Ocean and getting to it is not so easy. The easiest way to do this is by plane from Tahiti or from Santiago. Perhaps it is precisely because of this inaccessibility that the island was still able to preserve its secrets in the form of sculptures made of volcanic stone (maoi) in its original form. According to some sources, these sculptures are more than 1500 years old. The purpose of the trip is certainly worth considering them, however, the unique landscape and wild beaches are attached.

8. Koh Tao, Thailand

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, the island attracts tourists from all over the world not only with its huge palm trees and white sand beaches, but also with sea turtles - it’s not for nothing that its name translates as “Turtle Island”. Of course, the more developed the infrastructure of the island becomes, the less turtles leave their offspring on it, but even now (especially after the start of the government program) these animals can be found here. Many famous photos The picturesque bays of Thailand are made on this island.

7. Moorea, French Polynesia

Seventh place in the top 10 the best and beautiful islands peace. The island, translated meaning “Yellow Lizard,” is located 17 km from Tahiti and is the largest coral reef in the world. If diving is your calling, then you should definitely visit it. Here you will see not only all kinds of corals and marine flora, but also get to know the fauna better. If you don’t know how to swim or are afraid, then boats with a transparent bottom are waiting for you here.

6. Isla Mujeres

Another island distinguished by its colorful beaches, where wild fish still swim among the coral reefs, where windsurfers come from all over the world, where Latin rhythms sound from every bar and create a fabulous mood. Be sure to try local drinks and seafood prepared according to national recipes.

5. Santorini, Greece

We are sure that you have seen these famous blue roofs against the backdrop of the sea more than once, now you have the opportunity to get to know their history and the island itself better. And it's worth it, believe me. The beaches here are also unique: Perissa and Kamari are covered with black volcanic sand, Akrotiri - red. Santorini, together with the rest of the Cyclades islands, forms a picturesque lagoon, which can be admired from the mountains.

4. San Juan, Washington

No, this is not another tropical island, here we have prepared something more interesting for you. Namely: herds of killer whales. Lime Kiln Point Park is the best place to watch whales and fur seals from April to September. At the same time, check out the Pelindaba lavender farm, where you can buy both the flowers themselves and oil and other lavender products. And in the city of Friday Harbor you will also have a tour with historical heritage to the sculpture garden, which stretches over 19 acres.

3. Bora Bora, Polynesia

Three top 10 the best and most beautiful islands in the world opens Bora Bora. How can you miss and not give this heavenly place 3rd place? In addition to the Bounty beaches, this island will delight guests with all kinds of entertainment: jeep safaris, an underwater park, shark feeding, a lagoon inhabited by turtles, etc. The water off the coast of Bora Bora is famous all over the world. The lagoon forms many "leopard" spots. The full picture is best seen from Mount Otemanu. As you may have guessed, this is the best place for a honeymoon.

2. Saint John, Caribbean

Think there's no place better than Bora Bora? What about St. John? The beauty of this island is its pristine nature wildlife. Tourism here is only in development and many kilometers tourist routes still give a feeling of being a pioneer. Sandy white beaches included.

1. Ambergris Key, Belize

This is clearly not a place for “seals” to rest. Here, in addition to the magnificent sun and ocean, you should first of all enjoy the beauty of the underwater world and the incredible diversity of flora and fauna. It’s not surprising, because Belizky is nearby Barrier Reef. But the main attraction of this paradise– Large blue hole. This is an underwater vertical cave that seems bottomless from above, but in fact its depth is 120 meters. The cave was formed by limestone rocks during the Ice Age. Interestingly, the cave expands along the vertical middle and there are stalactites in its branches. Jacques-Yves Cousteau included this island in the list of the best places for diving.

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Phi Phi (Thailand) is, strictly speaking, not one island, but six at once, 5 of which are uninhabited. Lands practically untouched by civilization, snow-white beaches with fine and clean sand, the warm and clean Andaman Sea: the holiday promises to be truly heavenly, is it any wonder that tours to these islands sell so well? It was here that the famous film “The Beach” was filmed. Around the islands of the Phi Phi archipelago there are coral reefs, and off the coast there are a huge number of underwater rocks, caves and tunnels. There are sunken ships, and the underwater world simply surprises with its diversity. Diving enthusiasts treat these Thai islands as a kind of Mecca. You can do things on the islands various types active recreation.

Bali, Indonesia. This is a completely different type of resort. A developed island, the infrastructure of which is almost better than in the capital of the country, Bali can sometimes be called a state within a state. Excellent beaches, clear sea, but people are attracted here, for the most part, by the amazing culture of the island. Local traditions and rituals are mixed with what expats and romantically minded tourists bring: the cocktail turns out to be so interesting that Bali has been at the top of tourist rankings for several decades.

The Galapagos Islands, which belong to Ecuadorian territory, have become so famous, largely thanks to the turtles that live only on these lands. Rare giants, sea turtles are under state protection, and today tourists can only hunt them with the help of cameras. The islands have amazing nature. Volcanic craters, jungles, an abundance of rare animals and plants, as well as many interesting diving sites: the Galapagos Islands have something to boast about.

Santorini is the most famous greek island. Greece is generally famous for its islands, but Santorini is rightfully the most popular among them all. The most picturesque landscapes of the island are due to its volcanic past, so all the beaches here are multi-colored, the sand can be black, white, red and even pink. White graceful houses, closely huddled together, miraculously remain on the steep slopes. They fit surprisingly harmoniously into the landscape. Holidays in Santorini turn out to be unforgettable for many.

Madagascar is a state in the western region of the Indian Ocean. This is not an island for those who prefer to lie on the beach, but rather for those who love nature and want to see as many of its surprises as possible. Natural parks Madagascar is very diverse, the landscapes here are such that not everyone recognizes them as terrestrial, sometimes it is more reminiscent of the surface of Mars or Venus. In addition to landscapes, Madagascar boasts rare species of flora and fauna that are not found anywhere outside the island. You can see whales from July to September, and baobabs, which everyone has heard of but almost no one has seen, can be seen here all year round. Cultural characteristics The islands are not inferior to natural ones. There is all the necessary infrastructure for tourists.

Some tourists like to relax on sparsely populated islands, where you rarely see foreigners. However, most travelers prefer the beaten path, albeit noisy, but with developed infrastructure and many attractions.

Here top 10 best islands to travel in 2018, selected based on a Condé Nast Traveler reader vote. Only islands outside the United States participated in the vote.

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10. Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Turtle farms, snorkeling, the opportunity to swim with stingrays - all this is offered to jaded tourists by the Cayman Islands. However, many reviews write that there is nothing to do on these islands for more than two weeks, it becomes boring.

There is also an annual Pirate Festival, during which pirates Caribbean Sea They take over the streets, make noise, shout, but, fortunately, they operate not in the homes of ordinary townspeople, but mainly in drinking establishments. During the festival, a grandiose fireworks display is held, costume competitions (including for children), and street dancing are organized. The festival will take place in November, the exact date in 2018 is still unknown.

9. Bali, Indonesia

Although active volcano Agung threatens a powerful eruption on Bali's eastern side as unaffected parts of the island continue to thrive. Villas, hotels and spa pavilions on the ocean, surfing, diving and other water sports - the island has been famous for all this for many years.

And masters from all over the world come here (specifically to the city of Ubud) to show their art. Therefore, the number of handicrafts and craft workshops in this city is simply amazing. Another feature of Ubud is the Monkey Forest, where the local tailed residents are already so accustomed to visitors that they only react to those who have a treat in their hands.

Rostourism asks Russian tourists take into account the dangers of the volcano, follow information about it, and follow the instructions of local authorities. And when the threat passes, Bali will once again become one of the most tourist-friendly islands on Earth.

8. Turks and Caicos, Atlantic Ocean

These islands (there are 30 in total) have all the conditions for a vacation that will be remembered for a lifetime: a pleasant tropical climate, magnificent nature, beautiful sunsets and even more beautiful sunrises and clear water. There are no storms and no rocky shores.

Most hotels and entertainment venues are located in largest city called Providenciales. However, for misanthropes there is individual tours for small ones uninhabited islands. You can get to them either by helicopter or by boat.

Tourists note that prices on the islands are very high due to the lack of their own production. Products are flown in from the mainland.

7. Saint Barthelemy, Caribbean

This small island is full of expensive boutiques and shops. Once upon a time, one of the Rockefeller clan acquired land here, and after him other businessmen flocked to Saint Barthélemy. In 2009, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich purchased David Rockefeller's house, and now there are many Russian rich people on the island.

The atmosphere of the island is imbued with luxury and glamor. There are few beaches here, but they are all public and very clean. It is customary to sunbathe there topless.

There are not a lot of people on the island, which is why tourists love it, who prefer to meet their own kind as little as possible.

6. Bermuda, Atlantic Ocean

Pleasant temperature - on average +29 °C, sunny weather, beautiful coral reefs, well-groomed botanical gardens and many bays with pink sand and blue water make Bermuda one of the branches of Heaven on Earth.

Some of Bermuda's most famous attractions include Crystal Cave and the Bermuda Aquarium within Hamilton, Queen's Square and Somers Garden in St. George, and the 85-metre St. David Lighthouse on Ordnance Island. with St. George by a small bridge.

Between March and July 2018, Bermuda There will be eight major sailing events, including two new regattas.

5. Mykonos, Greece

One of the best islands for tourists, according to reviews from Condé Nast Traveler readers, cannot boast of an abundance of greenery. His strengths- a huge number of beaches and amazing architecture. From a distance it looks like snow has fallen on Mykonos. However, upon closer examination, it turns out that the snow-white buildings give the “snow effect”.

There are many churches on the island (they are also snow-white). Standing apart among them is the Church of Our Lady of Paraportiani - the oldest in Mykonos. This is what can be seen on all tourist brochures.

This Greek corner is also called the “Island windmills" There are only seven of them left there, but on all the other islands of the Cyclades group there are only 20 mills left out of the previous 600. They have not been used for their intended purpose for a long time, and serve either as bars, or museums, or monuments.

4. Mallorca, Spain

A mild climate, ancient Moorish architecture, an abundance of greenery, warm water, bays with golden sand, comfortable hotels - these are the main advantages of a holiday in Mallorca. This island is also famous for its huge number of caves with incredibly beautiful stalagmites. Some of them are available only for group excursions, but you can come to some, for example the Arta Caves, on your own. And enjoy a musical concert, which is accompanied by impressive special effects.

The visiting cards of the island's capital, Palma de Mallorca, are the Belvedere Castle and the Cathedral.

3. Palawan, Philippines

The Palawan archipelago consists of the main island of the same name, which is surrounded by about 1,800 small islands. On the island of Palawan is the city of Puerto Princesa, famous for its crocodile farms and underground rivers. Built there National Park underground river, where you can admire the rich diversity of Philippine fauna and flora.

And if your goal is to get a good tan, then pay attention to nature reserve El Nido has beautiful secluded beaches, clear turquoise waters, lush green mountains and stunning sunsets. The reserve consists of 45 islands (mostly uninhabited), between which you can travel by boat. There are special boat tours for tourists.

2. Cebu, Philippines

In second place in the ranking of the best islands for a vacation in 2018 is a place created by Mother Nature for lazy idleness.

Uncrowded and clean beaches, an atmosphere of calm and serenity - what else is needed for happiness? Except for diving, shopping (according to reviews from people who visited Cebu, branded goods are cheaper here than in Russia), delicious, albeit spicy, Philippine cuisine and excursions with Russian speaking guide, of which there are many here.

1. Boracay, Philippines

Boracay is loved by tourists for being "the closest thing to a tropical idyll you can find in Southeast Asia."

This island was once Mecca budget tourists from the USA and Europe. Hippies, backpackers and other lovers of the easy life were regulars in Borokai. This continued until the 80s, when the first hotel was built on the island.

Since then, Boracay with its snow-white beaches, exotic nature, good hotels and various excursions are a constant success among tourists. However, this place cannot be called noisy; it is ideal for those who are looking for peace and relaxation after the bustle of the metropolis.

Eternal summer, turquoise lagoons, emerald tropical greens, white sandy beaches- Heaven on Earth - what could be better?!

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