Swindle Island, on the Inside Passage of the British Columbia coast, offers an excellent eco-cultural tour opportunity spanning learning the history of the local First Nations, hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, especially the search for the rare Spirit Bear.

Quick quiz: what U.S. island offers the scenic beauty of a boreal forest and limestone bluffs, a mix of architectural structures encompassing 300 years of style, a complete escape from motor vehicles, and some of the best fudge in the world? Mackinac Island, of course!

When you think island travel and the U.S., does your mind automatically think only of Hawaii? Then read on and find out the thousands of other island travel opportunities that are part of the U.S.!

Jamaica, mon! It's where the music is. And where you can spend a laid back time in lush tropical beauty with "no worries!"

Deception Island - part of the South Shetland Islands - holds wonderfully unique experiences for those who venture this far south.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and one of the best ways to explore it is by staying in the Whitsunday Islands.

Palau may be a scuba diver's paradise, but it also has much more to offer when you're not under water - a wonderful combination of history, culture and nature.

Spectacularly photographic tropical islands with some of the most varied and beautiful dive sites and unique snorkeling opportunities in the world. These are the hallmarks of Palau.

Need a spectacular beach to relax on after too much fun at Carnaval? Love an island where you can really "get back to nature"? Check out Ilha Grande off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.

Want to get away from it all? Enjoy old world charm and don't mind fewer amenities? Lamu Island off the coast of Kenya may be the place for you .... but only if you go soon!