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100 under-the-radar islands everyone should visit in their lifetime
100 under-the-radar islands everyone should visit in their lifetime
Alison MillingtonMay 28, 2020, 16:48 IST
Visit Norway's Lofoten Islands, where you can "sleep in a little cabin, go fishing in the day then watch the Northern Lights from a hot tub."Shutterstock
From sandy beaches to crystal clear waters, you may think you've seen it all when it comes to island life — but it turns out many of the world's best islands fly under the radar despite their spectacular beauty.
Frequent travellers in our own office also contributed, and some tips were taken from digital journalists and TripAdvisor users.
From a secret, sparkling spot in Sicily to a car-free Mexican retreat, scroll down for a list of 100 under-the-radar islands everyone should visit in their lifetime.
Editor's note: This is an updated version of a story originally published in 2018.
Navarino Island, Chile.
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Gozo, Malta
"Known for it’s Neolithic Ġgantija Temple ruins, rural hiking paths, sandy beaches and rugged landscapes, Gozo is the sister island of Malta and makes up one of the 21 Maltese islands," Grimster said. "The charming island boasts an average temperature of low 30s during the summer months, perfect weather to enjoy Gozo’s spectacular coastline."
Jason Goldberg, Founder and Director of SpaSeekers, also suggested Gozo.
"Gozo has a mish-mash of Greek, Cyprian, and Sicilian cultures that have influenced the island over thousands of years," he said. "Gozo’s fascinating historical background has left its mark on the island today with leaving an architectural legacy including the Ggantija Temples which can be explored by many today. The summer months offer tourists the chance to take part in the local fiesta celebrations, where they can relax and enjoy fireworks, band marches and vibrant atmosphere."
Solta, Croatia
Solta, Croatia.
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Six Senses, Krabey Island, Cambodia
Six Senses, Krabey Island, Cambodia.
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Ko Lipe, Thailand
Ko Lipe, Thailand.
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Stewart Island, New Zealand
Stewart Island, New Zealand.
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San Blas Islands, Panama
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Tuvalu
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Kiribati
Sunset over a small lagoon near the village of Tangintebu on South Tarawa, Kiribati.
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Solomon Islands
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Micronesia
Chuuk, Micronesia.
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Dominica
Scott's Head, Dominica.
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Palau (Rock Islands)
An aerial view of islands in Palau in this undated photo. Palau, a nation of sparsely populated Pacific islands surrounded by turquoise waters teeming with fish and giant clams, is so obscure most people must scour a map to find it.
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Tonga
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Laucala, Fiji
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The Brando, Tetiaroa
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Amanpulo, Philippines
Amanpulo.
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Félicité
Six Senses Zil Pasyon.
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Mustique Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Mustique Island.
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Soneva Jani, Maldives
Cinema Paradiso at Soneva Jani.
Stevie Mann
&Beyond Mnemba Island, Tanzania
&Beyond Mnemba Island
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Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
Aman Sveti Stefan.
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Pom Pom Island, Malaysia
Pom Pom Island, Malaysia.
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Lord Howe Island, Australia
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St Croix, US Virgin Islands
Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands.
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Graciosa, Canary Islands.
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Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Île Sainte-Marguerite
Île Sainte-Marguerite.
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Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar.
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Mljet, Croatia
Mljet, Croatia.
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Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard.
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Koh Rong, Cambodia
Koh Rong, Cambodia.
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Bohol, Philippines
Bohol, Philippines.
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Lake Titicaca Floating Islands
Titicaca Lake, Peru.
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Anami Oshima, Japan
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Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
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Little Corn, Corn Islands, Nicaragua
Little Corn Island.
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Kwale Island, Tanzania
Kwale Island.
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Stewart Island, New Zealand
Stewart Island, New Zealand.
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Penguin Island, Western Australia
Penguin Island.
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Governors Island, New York, USA
Governors Island, New York.
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Svalbard Islands, Norway
Svalbard Islands.
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Islay, Scotland
Islay Island.
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Saint Martin, Caribbean
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St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall
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St Kilda, Scotland
Village Bay, Hebridean Island, St Kilda, Scotland.
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Lofoten Islands, Norway
Visit Norway's Lofoten Islands, where you can "sleep in a little cabin, go fishing in the day then watch the Northern Lights from a hot tub."
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