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.

On the Aran Island of Inishmore you can visit the Iron Age fort of Dun Aengus, and marvel at the spectacular scenery including the sheer drop of over 300 feet to the Atlantic Ocean while reveling in the fresh salt air.

When most people talk about "the Caribbean" they think of specific islands, like Jamaica or St. Lucia or Barbados. But many don't realize that the Caribbean region actually has over 100 main islands plus thousands of small islets and cays! How many can you name?

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.!