My favourite island destinations

Mount Kinabalu towers 13,455 feet above you. Polish Bay beach and the South China Sea stretch in front. And rainforest dominates everything else. In the middle of it all lies Bunga Raya Resort, 47 locally handcrafted villas terraced in the jungle hillside like ornaments on a Christmas tree - your gateway to Borneo.

Any getaway that is ideal. With so many Caribbean vacation islands to choose from, picking one is is about as hard as closing your eyes and pointing to a map.

We've all heard the ultimate wish, uttered under breaths in the midst of a strenuous work day or after a tedious task. "I wish I was on an island." Islands are the ultimate destination for fun, sun, and plain old relaxation.

Get wet with Solomon Islands diving while you visit Solomon Islands Honiara. You can also visit the National Museum, Cultural Center, Botanical Gardens, etc.

Too often the daydream of lounging under palm trees on some enchanted island is punctured by the reality of sky-high hotel and resort prices. But there's no need to despair or settle for some landlocked compromise.

Favorite Caribbean islands are like bellybuttons: everybody's got one! Let everyone know all about your ideal tropical destination -- your own definition of paradise, as it were -- and relive some cherished memories by jotting down a few brief thoughts in a review that will live forever here on About Caribbean Travel.

I'm often asked which are my favourite island destinations. Between ourselves, it's one of those questions I dread, as it is almost impossible to choose! I like so many destinations for so many different reasons. When really pushed though, I suppose there are one or two places that really stand out from the crowd, either [...]

Your expectations for the perfect Caribbean getaway can fade fast without proper research and planning. Many islands boast the stereotypical ocean breeze, warm white sand and crystal clear water of postcard lore. Let U.S. News Travel help you pick the best and most affordable Caribbean vacation for any time.

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Danuela Freel | Travel & Cruise Specialist / Owner St.Maarten St.Maarten is a destination of variety, which makes it my favourite island in the Caribbean. This is not just a cruise stop kind of place, it's full of experiences, delicious dining, excursions, nightlife, casinos, entertainment and amazing shopping malls and markets.