A Mediterranean beach vacation off the coast of Spain.... or a fascinating exploration of history, culture, natural beauty and delectable cuisine -- either awaits you on the island of Mallorca.

And now for a very different kind of island experience. To nature lovers and ecotourists, the wilderness habitat and more than 130 miles of pristine shoreline of Isle Royale are an irresistible lure.

Do you associate Africa, Atlantic Ocean, and island travel? Most people don't. But the Atlantic coast of Africa is actually home to a fair number of interesting island destinations.

There are hundreds of thousands of islands in this wonderful world of ours, so it’s not surprising that many of them can promote some “claim to fame” that makes them somewhat unique. So what are some of these claims?

Vancouver Island - visible across the water from Washington, stretching up the coast of British Columbia, an interesting mix of the big capital city of Victoria, the stunning beauty of the western rugged coastline, the historic First Nation cultures, and the amazing wildlife viewing opportunities.

Grand Cayman is not your typical Caribbean island. But its little sister islands, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, are. So which should you visit? The answer, of course, depends on what you’re looking for.

Great Britain - third most populous island in the world - includes the wonders of the city of London as well as the beautiful countrysides and villages of England, Scotland and Wales. So much to do and so little time!

Would you love to see polar bears and walrus in the wild? Or maybe spot a narwhal breaching, with its unique spiraling tusk? Then a summer visit to Baffin Island may be in order.

When you’re looking for a great island beach vacation that you can combine with cultural and archaeological exploration, the Europeans know just where to go – the beautiful island of Cyprus.

Sandy ocean beaches and wild horses – who would have thought the two go together? But they do beautifully on Chincoteague Island and its “sister”, uninhabited Assateague Island, off the Eastern Shore of Virginia.