Pack your bikinis, because Cofu in Greece is the perfect swim spot. Choose from local favourites Paleokastritsa and Glyfada. Or if you\u2019re looking for lurve, head to the Canal d\u2019Amour! It\u2019s said that swimming in the waters here will help you find your true love. OK, byeeeee!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165929\/island-escapes-corfu.jpg\")
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2. Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile<\/a><\/h2>\nIf you like a side of ancient history with your island getaways, then head straight to Rapa Nui, Easter Island, off the coast of Chile. This Polynesian paradise is one of the most isolated places on the planet and it’s full of huge, logic-defying statues\u00a0that were built by the Rapa Nui people between 1200-1500 AD. Once you\u2019re done with the outdoor museum, get a load of the white-sand beaches – they\u2019re pretty impressive too.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165856\/island-escapes-easter-island.jpg\")
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3. Whitsundays Islands, Australia<\/a><\/h2>\nOne island not enough for you? What about 74?! That\u2019s how many islands make up the Whitsundays in Queensland. Whether it\u2019s a secluded beach on Shaw Island or an international fave like Hamilton, there are so many to take your pick from.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165831\/island-escapes-whitsundays.jpg\")
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4. San Andres, Colombia<\/a><\/h2>\nIt might be technically closer to Nicaragua than Colombia, but San Andres is officially Colombian soil and, boy, it packs a punch. Not only is it home to some of the whitest sandy beaches and clearest blue seas you’ll ever see, but it also has a diverse Caribbean, African and Latin culture, as well as great shopping opportunities, if that’s your thang. When you’re done with the beaches (literally never), jump in a golf buggy and explore the whole island in a couple of hours.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165942\/island-escapes-san-andres.jpg\")
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5. Bohol, the Philippines<\/a><\/h2>\nIf the Philippines is on your radar, then you won\u2019t be short of islands to take your pick from \u2013 there are more than 7,000! One of them is Bohol, which is the perfect place to visit the homeland of the world\u2019s cutest (or creepiest, depending who you talk to) animal, the tarsier. They\u2019re incredibly shy, though, so I don\u2019t like your chances of actually seeing one in the wild. But there\u2019s always the Hinagdanan Cave to keep you entertained.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165620\/island-escapes-philippines.jpg\")
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6. Isle of Skye, Scotland<\/a><\/h2>\nLook, this isn\u2019t your regular white-sandy-beach kind of island, but the Isle of Skye in Scotland is definitely worth a visit. It\u2019s known for its rugged coastline and absolutely adorbs fishing villages. And if that wasn\u2019t enough, it\u2019s also home to fairy pools \u2013 bright blue waterfall pools that are majestic to look at and absolutely freezing to swim in.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165520\/island-escapes-isle-of-skye.jpg\")
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7. Borneo, Malaysia<\/a><\/h2>\nNext stop: Borneo! Did you know Borneo is the third largest Island in the world? And you know what that means? It\u2019s full of fun things to see and do. You could take a stroll through a 130-million-year-old rainforest, spot orangutans in the dense jungles, climb Borneo\u2019s tallest mountain, Sabah, or even do some island-hopping and visit neighbouring Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park or Manuka. Have fun!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10170607\/island-escapes-borneo.jpg\")
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8. Seychelles, East Africa<\/a><\/h2>\nTake us to Seychelles! Off the east of Kenya, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands. Take your pick from stretches of coastline with white sand and an ocean bluer than Hugh Grant\u2019s eyes.\u00a0BRB, packing my bag right now!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165430\/island-escapes-seychelles.jpg\")
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9. Yasawa Island, Fiji<\/a><\/h2>\nIsland lovers, the Yasawa Islands in Fiji is\u00a0the place to be! It\u2019s remote, it’s rugged and it’s jam-packed with gorgeous scenery. Explore the traditional island villages, take a dip in the Blue Lagoon and visit the pristine beaches. You won\u2019t want to leave!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165437\/island-escapes-yasawa.jpg\")
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10. Jeju Island, South Korea<\/a><\/h2>\nOnce you\u2019re done lazing on a gorgeous beach under the shade of palm trees, make your way to Jeju Island in South Korea. It might not be on your radar (yet), but this place is full of things to see and do. The Manjanggul Cave will literally blow your mind – it\u2019s 8km long and was formed by a stream of lava.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastminute-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/10165302\/island-escapes-jeju-island.jpg\")
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\nOne island not enough for you? What about 74?! That\u2019s how many islands make up the Whitsundays in Queensland. Whether it\u2019s a secluded beach on Shaw Island or an international fave like Hamilton, there are so many to take your pick from.<\/p>\n\n
4. San Andres, Colombia<\/a><\/h2>\nIt might be technically closer to Nicaragua than Colombia, but San Andres is officially Colombian soil and, boy, it packs a punch. Not only is it home to some of the whitest sandy beaches and clearest blue seas you’ll ever see, but it also has a diverse Caribbean, African and Latin culture, as well as great shopping opportunities, if that’s your thang. When you’re done with the beaches (literally never), jump in a golf buggy and explore the whole island in a couple of hours.<\/p>\n\n
5. Bohol, the Philippines<\/a><\/h2>\nIf the Philippines is on your radar, then you won\u2019t be short of islands to take your pick from \u2013 there are more than 7,000! One of them is Bohol, which is the perfect place to visit the homeland of the world\u2019s cutest (or creepiest, depending who you talk to) animal, the tarsier. They\u2019re incredibly shy, though, so I don\u2019t like your chances of actually seeing one in the wild. But there\u2019s always the Hinagdanan Cave to keep you entertained.<\/p>\n\n
6. Isle of Skye, Scotland<\/a><\/h2>\nLook, this isn\u2019t your regular white-sandy-beach kind of island, but the Isle of Skye in Scotland is definitely worth a visit. It\u2019s known for its rugged coastline and absolutely adorbs fishing villages. And if that wasn\u2019t enough, it\u2019s also home to fairy pools \u2013 bright blue waterfall pools that are majestic to look at and absolutely freezing to swim in.<\/p>\n\n
7. Borneo, Malaysia<\/a><\/h2>\nNext stop: Borneo! Did you know Borneo is the third largest Island in the world? And you know what that means? It\u2019s full of fun things to see and do. You could take a stroll through a 130-million-year-old rainforest, spot orangutans in the dense jungles, climb Borneo\u2019s tallest mountain, Sabah, or even do some island-hopping and visit neighbouring Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park or Manuka. Have fun!<\/p>\n\n
8. Seychelles, East Africa<\/a><\/h2>\nTake us to Seychelles! Off the east of Kenya, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands. Take your pick from stretches of coastline with white sand and an ocean bluer than Hugh Grant\u2019s eyes.\u00a0BRB, packing my bag right now!<\/p>\n\n
9. Yasawa Island, Fiji<\/a><\/h2>\nIsland lovers, the Yasawa Islands in Fiji is\u00a0the place to be! It\u2019s remote, it’s rugged and it’s jam-packed with gorgeous scenery. Explore the traditional island villages, take a dip in the Blue Lagoon and visit the pristine beaches. You won\u2019t want to leave!<\/p>\n\n
10. Jeju Island, South Korea<\/a><\/h2>\nOnce you\u2019re done lazing on a gorgeous beach under the shade of palm trees, make your way to Jeju Island in South Korea. It might not be on your radar (yet), but this place is full of things to see and do. The Manjanggul Cave will literally blow your mind – it\u2019s 8km long and was formed by a stream of lava.<\/p>\n\n
\nIf the Philippines is on your radar, then you won\u2019t be short of islands to take your pick from \u2013 there are more than 7,000! One of them is Bohol, which is the perfect place to visit the homeland of the world\u2019s cutest (or creepiest, depending who you talk to) animal, the tarsier. They\u2019re incredibly shy, though, so I don\u2019t like your chances of actually seeing one in the wild. But there\u2019s always the Hinagdanan Cave to keep you entertained.<\/p>\n\n
6. Isle of Skye, Scotland<\/a><\/h2>\nLook, this isn\u2019t your regular white-sandy-beach kind of island, but the Isle of Skye in Scotland is definitely worth a visit. It\u2019s known for its rugged coastline and absolutely adorbs fishing villages. And if that wasn\u2019t enough, it\u2019s also home to fairy pools \u2013 bright blue waterfall pools that are majestic to look at and absolutely freezing to swim in.<\/p>\n\n
7. Borneo, Malaysia<\/a><\/h2>\nNext stop: Borneo! Did you know Borneo is the third largest Island in the world? And you know what that means? It\u2019s full of fun things to see and do. You could take a stroll through a 130-million-year-old rainforest, spot orangutans in the dense jungles, climb Borneo\u2019s tallest mountain, Sabah, or even do some island-hopping and visit neighbouring Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park or Manuka. Have fun!<\/p>\n\n
8. Seychelles, East Africa<\/a><\/h2>\nTake us to Seychelles! Off the east of Kenya, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands. Take your pick from stretches of coastline with white sand and an ocean bluer than Hugh Grant\u2019s eyes.\u00a0BRB, packing my bag right now!<\/p>\n\n
9. Yasawa Island, Fiji<\/a><\/h2>\nIsland lovers, the Yasawa Islands in Fiji is\u00a0the place to be! It\u2019s remote, it’s rugged and it’s jam-packed with gorgeous scenery. Explore the traditional island villages, take a dip in the Blue Lagoon and visit the pristine beaches. You won\u2019t want to leave!<\/p>\n\n
10. Jeju Island, South Korea<\/a><\/h2>\nOnce you\u2019re done lazing on a gorgeous beach under the shade of palm trees, make your way to Jeju Island in South Korea. It might not be on your radar (yet), but this place is full of things to see and do. The Manjanggul Cave will literally blow your mind – it\u2019s 8km long and was formed by a stream of lava.<\/p>\n\n
\nNext stop: Borneo! Did you know Borneo is the third largest Island in the world? And you know what that means? It\u2019s full of fun things to see and do. You could take a stroll through a 130-million-year-old rainforest, spot orangutans in the dense jungles, climb Borneo\u2019s tallest mountain, Sabah, or even do some island-hopping and visit neighbouring Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park or Manuka. Have fun!<\/p>\n\n
8. Seychelles, East Africa<\/a><\/h2>\nTake us to Seychelles! Off the east of Kenya, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands. Take your pick from stretches of coastline with white sand and an ocean bluer than Hugh Grant\u2019s eyes.\u00a0BRB, packing my bag right now!<\/p>\n\n
9. Yasawa Island, Fiji<\/a><\/h2>\nIsland lovers, the Yasawa Islands in Fiji is\u00a0the place to be! It\u2019s remote, it’s rugged and it’s jam-packed with gorgeous scenery. Explore the traditional island villages, take a dip in the Blue Lagoon and visit the pristine beaches. You won\u2019t want to leave!<\/p>\n\n
10. Jeju Island, South Korea<\/a><\/h2>\nOnce you\u2019re done lazing on a gorgeous beach under the shade of palm trees, make your way to Jeju Island in South Korea. It might not be on your radar (yet), but this place is full of things to see and do. The Manjanggul Cave will literally blow your mind – it\u2019s 8km long and was formed by a stream of lava.<\/p>\n\n
\nIsland lovers, the Yasawa Islands in Fiji is\u00a0the place to be! It\u2019s remote, it’s rugged and it’s jam-packed with gorgeous scenery. Explore the traditional island villages, take a dip in the Blue Lagoon and visit the pristine beaches. You won\u2019t want to leave!<\/p>\n\n
10. Jeju Island, South Korea<\/a><\/h2>\nOnce you\u2019re done lazing on a gorgeous beach under the shade of palm trees, make your way to Jeju Island in South Korea. It might not be on your radar (yet), but this place is full of things to see and do. The Manjanggul Cave will literally blow your mind – it\u2019s 8km long and was formed by a stream of lava.<\/p>\n\n
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