Island Destinations

Island destinations have a special power because they create a boundary between ordinary life and escape. Each place in this collection is shaped by water, climate, distance and culture. Some are private and remote; others are diverse archipelagos. All possess a distinct island identity that could not exist anywhere else.

Scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives transformed the idea of tropical escape through the private island resort. Lagoons, reefs and overwater architecture have created a destination where privacy, ocean life and barefoot simplicity define the entire travel experience.

The Seychelles are unlike any other island landscape. Ancient granite boulders, lush forests and beaches of extraordinary sculptural beauty give the archipelago a prehistoric quality, balanced by Creole culture and rare ecological richness.

French Polynesia feels shaped by myth as much as geography. Volcanic peaks, blue lagoons, coral motus and Polynesian traditions create an island world where remoteness, romance and cultural identity are inseparable.

Fiji's greatest luxury is not only its scenery, but its sense of welcome. Remote islands, coral reefs, village traditions and an unmistakable generosity of spirit create one of the South Pacific's most human and heartfelt island experiences.

The Caribbean is not one identity but many. French, British, Dutch, Spanish and Creole influences meet across islands of coral beaches, volcanic peaks, music, sailing culture and colourful coastal towns, creating one of the world's richest tropical regions.

Okinawa offers a subtropical interpretation of Japan, shaped by coral seas, Ryukyu heritage and a slower island rhythm. Its culture, cuisine and coastal landscapes create a destination distinct from both mainland Japan and the wider Pacific.

Separated only by the Strait of Bonifacio, Corsica, the La Maddalena Archipelago and Sardinia form a single maritime world of granite, wind and turquoise water. Wild mountain interiors, pink-sand coves, protected island reserves and some of Europe's finest sailing waters unite three distinct identities — French, Italian and fiercely insular — into one of the Mediterranean's great island landscapes.

Around Phuket lies one of Asia's most spectacular island seascapes. The limestone towers of Phang Nga Bay, the beaches of Phi Phi, the coral gardens of the Similans and countless hidden anchorages compose an archipelago where longtail boats, dive sites and castaway bays extend the island experience far beyond a single shore.