This article lists highlights of the islands that form the island group called Polynesia 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

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.

Maui’s reputation as an idyllic vacation destination is very well-deserved. Those of us who have visited numerous tropical islands know that Maui easily rates among the best of them. What makes it so special?

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.

Phuket - tropical sandy beaches and fascinating limestone karst islands harboring monkeys and walking fish!

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.