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.

Levada walks, canyoning, whale and dolphin watching, picturesque fishing villages, botanical gardens or museums, and, of course, sipping some delicious wine while enjoying spectacular ocean views. These are just some of the things you can enjoy on the island of Madeira.

Off the southeastern coast of Africa, surrounded by the dazzling tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the island of Madagascar intrigues visitors with its variety of unusual habitats and truly unique wildlife.

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!

This article lists highlights of the islands that form the island group called Polynesia (one part of Oceania) including New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands, French Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga, Wallis and Futuna, Nieu, the Cook Islands, American Samoa, Easter Island, Rotuma, Tuvalu, Midway and Tokelau

This article lists highlights of the islands that form the island group called Micronesia (one part of Oceania in the Pacific Ocean) including Kiribati, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Wake Island.

This article lists highlights of the islands that form the island group called Melanesia (one part of Oceania in the South Pacific) including New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Maluku Islands, Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Raja Ampat Islands, Vanuatu, Schouten Islands, and Norfolk Island.

Off the western coast of Turkey at the central to northern end of the Aegean Sea, the “North Aegean Islands” is a designation used for a loosely grouped set of islands including the Turkish islands of Imbros and Tenedos and the Greek islands of Chios, Icaria, Samos and many more.

The Hawaiian Islands archipelago consists of over 150 named islands, atolls, and reefs; but most are tiny. There are eight “main” islands in Hawaii, only seven of which are populated, and of those only the top four have extensive tourism facilities.

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!