the most beautiful islands in the world

These are the ten most beautiful islands of the site survey results on the 10 Travel + Leisure World Beautiful Island. Rank ordered based on the most interesting to the reader the site. Hope can be a guide for travel and adventure

1. Galapagos, Ecuador
This island is becoming a trend among a group of nature lovers in the world. The reason is, there are many species that have not been touched by humans here. There are marine iguanas, penguins, sea lions and giant tortoises. Maybe this island could be analogous to the island of Komodo in NTT, only with many species that live in it.

Once the lure of species that live on this island, up to a distance of 960 km from the sea Ecuador is not far felt . In fact, trying to go it can only be done by using a ship owned by park managers. Still, still, the island is a magnet for adventure lovers. The proof, after last year ranked second only after Bali, this year directly Galapagos tops of the 10 most beautiful island in the world.

2. Kauai, Hawaii
Of position 4, the island soared to position 2. This is the island that had been used as a shooting location Jurassic Park, so a matter of unquestionable beauty. Kauai is filled with views of the beautiful hills and mountains, waterfalls, and wineries.

More than half of the island is inaccessible by car, so the best way to follow it is a short walk to Na Pali, a boat ride up the Wailua River, or just a stroll to see Waimea area.

 3. Cyclades, Greece
Not only the country of the gods, Greek islands also have a beautiful face like a god, one of the Cyclades. Imagine the beauty: the villages are pretty and clean, the landscape is not smooth but interesting, virgin beaches and seafood restaurants are tempting.

Some interesting points on the island of Milos and Naxos is rich in archaeological sites as well as Paros and Antiparos appropriate as a place for sailing and windsurfing.

4. Bali, Indonesia
Bali dropped from the top to fourth position this year. Even so, cultural attraction and a balance between worldly and spiritual life of this place has to offer unprecedented.

5. Hvar, Croatia
Imagine you come to the island where the land is covered like a carpet of pine trees and olive groves. On the edge of the beach, luxury yacht scattered. Amazing is not it? That is why the island of Hvar becomes a newcomer to the row of the most beautiful island in the world.

Still not enough, the buildings on the island can also be an attraction itself. The island is also still have night clubs and chic boutiques to luxury. In essence, this is the island that is right for the party lovers and those with thick pocket.

6. Santorini, Greece
The island is also a newcomer to the world's best island row. What makes it interesting? First, this island has a sea the color bath gem. Still there is also the home of the Eskimos who had rare.

Two main attraction is thats enough to make the resort developers flocked to this place. The photographers are also hunting a place on this island. No doubt, the party enthusiast tempted to make big parties in this place.

And if you look at the location, including disaster-prone island. Volcanic eruptions occur regularly within a certain time. Earthquakes also have occurred on this island in 2009. But still its natural beauty can get rid of fear of the visitors of the danger.

7. Sicilia, Italy
This is an island, new to the list of the most beautiful island in the world. What a beautiful view of the island? The answer: a delicious meal. In this island there are lots of good food, wine was strong, the city with a baroque-style buildings, as well as the village at the seaside.

But that is also not behind and maybe the most important of the history of Sicily, the island is the birthplace of the Italian mafia. Status is of course a fun story for visitors on the island. For instance, the twin city of Agrigento and Taormina. In these two cities, visitors can see the history of the Greek leaders who had dominion in this island.

8. Maui, Hawaii
The island is soothing to the eye with its forest green and beautiful. Indeed the island is even more unkempt than the Big Island. Visitors can also do more of nature activities, ranging from looking at the flower garden, along the way uphill towards the historic village of Hana, and a stroll around Haleakala, the largest volcano in the world that is no longer active.

 Which is also to be missed is the arrival of a group of whales that migrate in winter from Alaska to seek warmer water on the island.



9. Maldives (Maldives)
Maldives is a small country with many small islands. Of the 1,190 islands, only 200 islands are inhabited by humans. Of course, generally of small islands, beaches on the island of the Maldives is very beautiful, comfortable, and quiet. So comfortable and quiet beach on the island, many luxury resorts and even an exclusive resort.

 

One of the famous luxury resort on the island is Dhigu Anantara Resort & Spa and One & Only Reethi Rah. Unfortunately, the island is very easy to tsunami danger, as happened in 2004. Perhaps because of that, ranking the island is down from a row of 8 to 9.

10. Big Island, Hawaii
This island is the southernmost island in Hawaii. Also become the largest island in Amerika.Yang draw from this island is lush rainforests and gorgeous beaches.

Visitors can snowboarding and diving here. But in fact there are places like this island, which is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In this place visitors can also see Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, which still emit lava. Last year the island was ranked 9th and this year down to rank 10.