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The most beautiful, stunning, unforgettable cities, beaches, and attractions at the world that should be at the very top of your Must-See list.

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If you’re trying to figure out what’s the best vacation spot for a young couple such as you and your better half, why not see what others have to say? After all, they probably have great stories to tell about their adventures. Below, fabulous couples have ranked their favorite&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-and-quot_we-got-married-and-quot_-couples/onlysuy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword"> vacation destinations for two</a>. There is nothing more romantic than traveling with your spouse or significant other. Walking down the street in a foreign city or holding hands on a sandy beach can be great ways to spend a romantic vacation. If you have been to any of the couples vacation destinations below, vote on them so that others may know the joy you felt. After all, the best vacations for couples is something that should be shared.One city that is often in the discussion of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-and-quot_we-got-married-and-quot_-couples/onlysuy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best couples</a> vacation destinations is New York City. NYC is a featured character in its own right in many shows and movies. For example, Sex in the City, When <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/when-harry-met-sally-mansplaining/rebecca-shortall?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Harry Met Sally</a>, and An Affair to Remember all tell stories of couples falling in love in New York City. The big apple is one of the most romantic cities in the world, making it a great vacation destination for couples. But perhaps even more romantic than New York City is Paris. Known around the world as the “City of Love,” Paris features some of the most beautiful sights in the world, all of which are enhanced when sharing them with the one you love.But if you want to get away from big cities, traffic, pollution, and noise, then perhaps NYC or Paris aren’t for you and your partner. Instead, considering spending your couples vacation on a sandy beach for your romantic getaway. In particular, be sure to check out Islamorada, a series of islands located in the Florida Keys. With sunshine, oceans and the beautiful beaches in Islamorada, you will certainly fall in love all over again.So hopefully the list below answers your question of which vacation destinations are the best for couples. Also be sure to vote on this list so others may know your thoughts on the best vacations for young couples.

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There's nothing like traveling and seeing the world to broaden your horizons and the countries on this list are the most beautiful places in the world. Vote up the most gorgeous destinations below or add a beautiful country to visit if it isn't already listed. This list should encourage you to travel and see some of these gorgeous landscapes for yourself. The pictures of beautiful countries below are incredible, but nothing beats seeing these locations in person.Many people love Italy because of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-magical-cities-in-the-world/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">magical cities</a> of Rome, Venice, Florence, and the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Breathtaking scenes are everywhere! What factors go into considering the most beautiful countries in the world? Certainly, many of these gorgeous countries are home to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-natural-wonders-in-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful natural wonders in the world</a>, along with the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-buildings-around-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful buildings</a>. It's hard to argue, for example, with Australia as a popular travel destination, given the extraordinary natural wonders it is home to.What do you believe is the prettiest country? Time to vote and rerank the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-female-celebrities-2019/calistylie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top most beautiful</a> countries in the world below.

Edinburgh

This is a list, created by the community, of the best places to go on that one, special trip that most of us won't get the chance to do again. Whether you're looking for a European destination to explore or a more tropical one to simply revel in, this is a ranking of the very best spots to go after you've tied the knot. This list includes unique honeymoon destinations and exotic vacations for after you tie the knot.&nbsp;Rank these magical locales in order of how much you want to go, or how much you loved them when you went. Vote for your which ones you think are the best honeymoon destinations and add any you see missing!There are plenty of romantic honeymoon locations on this list. What is your favorite honeymoon destination? This is your chance to select the place you think is the best place for a honeymoon.And when the honeymoon is over... check out this list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-babymoon-destinations/places-to-go">top babymoon destinations</a>.

Which country is the best to travel to? The options are endless and vary from person to person. Do you prefer to experience great nightlife in the hottest cities, or would you rather explore lush landscapes and the wonders of nature? Help travelers determine which nation is the greatest vacation destination by voting on this list. From American sites to the richly historic landscapes of Europe and Asia, the world is full of great countries to visit and explore.The European nations have been popular travel destinations for decades. With rich culture, delicious cuisines, and some of the world's greatest museums, France, Germany and Spain are places that everyone should experience. Russia is the largest country in the world and offers exciting opportunities for every traveler. The Kremlin in Moscow is one of the most interesting sites that visitors could hope to take in.Thrifty travelers have more options than ever in 2015. South Korea is becoming an affordable vacation destination for sportsmen and adventure lovers. The Asian nation offers challenging hikes, green golf courses and ocean waters for fishing. Mexico has beautiful all-inclusive resorts that provide vacationers beach front views for a bargain.What country is your favorite to travel to? Vote on this list and share your favorite travel destinations in the comments section.

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List of Countries with the Best Beaches ranked from best to worst. What makes a beach great? Does it have to offer activities like snorkeling and kayaking or is a desert island feel more ideal? Everybody loves laying out on a sandy beach listening to the ocean roll in, but which country offers the best in beaches? Vote on this list and help fellow sun worshipers determine which nation has the best beaches.Italy offers some amazing beaches. Rabbit Beach in Lampedusa provides travelers beautiful cliffs, blue waters and plenty of sunshine. If you look closely you might even see turtles and dolphins in the water. Australia has some of the world's cleanest beaches with pristine sand and clear waters. New Zealand also has spectacular sand surrounded by magnificent views that will make travelers feel like they are in paradise.Tulum, Mexico provides vacationers the unique opportunity to swim near ancient Mayan ruins. If you are more adventurous, you may prefer the beaches on Palaui Island in the Philippines. Palaui Island is only accessible to travelers who are willing to camp, giving you the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the world without hoards of other vacationers.Which country has the best beaches? Vote on this list and tell us why a certain beach is your favorite in the comments section.

Stockholm, Sweden

List of the most beautiful cities in the world, as ranked by world travelers. &nbsp;For any person who loves to travel and sight-see, heading to a gorgeous distant destination is a dream come true. The planet is filled with amazing monuments and breathtaking views that are just waiting <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-famous-actors-got-discovered/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">to be discovered</a> by a new set of eyes. Whether you’re looking to explore the ancient buildings of Europe or visit the city attractions in an Asian location, the cities on this list are among the most beautiful places in the entire world.What are the most beautiful cities in the world? United States locations like New York City and San Francisco are huge attractions for travelers not only for their entertainment but for the many awesome skyline views. Countries like England, France and Italy also house cities known for their stunning sights. From the world-famous view from the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the lesser-known sights of Marrakesh, these cities are the best places to visit for a tourist who can appreciate a nice view.The cities on this list are often believed to be the most beautiful cities in the world because of their renowned sights. Which of these cities are your favorites? Which beautiful city would you visit if you had the chance?

Great Wall of China

Historical places to visit before you die, ranked by history and travel buffs worldwide. Anyone can vote on this list of famous historical landmarks, making it a truly trustworthy way to find the best landmarks to visit in the world. You can even make your own historical places list to add to these rankings. What famous historical sites should you see and what are some good historic places to visit? This list of famous places has them all!Whether you're building your bucket list or indulging in some serious wanderlust, this list is one destination that's definitely worth visiting. Historical places around the world offer a firsthand look at work history. This list of national landmarks features over 100 famous landmarks that are worth seeing and will educate, entertain, and enlighten you. Which of the places on this list of famous world landmarks are you planning a trip to? Take a look at this list and plan your next adventure today!

Costa Rica

List of the Best Countries for Honeymoons ranked from best to worst. When it comes time to plan your honeymoon the world is your oyster. You can go somewhere romantic, somewhere adventurous or somewhere relaxing. What destination would you choose for your perfect honeymoon? Vote on this list and make sure that your favorite country for honeymooning is in the top spot. &nbsp;A honeymoon is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get away from the stresses of life and just enjoy being a newlywed. For most couples, romance is the most important factor in determining a destination. France, Italy and Greece offer endless romantic options, making Europe a top honeymoon destination. &nbsp;More adventurous couples might prefer to spend their honeymoon on safari in South Africa or cuddling up with their significant other while whale watching in Antarctica. If your on a budget, take advantage of some of the great options that all inclusive resorts offer in Mexico or the Dominican Republic. Couples who love the great outdoors as much as they love each other may consider touring some National Parks for their special trip. &nbsp;With so many options for honeymooners the task of choosing a destination can be a bit daunting. Help out newlyweds by giving your recommendation on which country is the best for honeymoons.

Wales

List of Countries with the Best Food ranked from best to worst. There are many contenders for the title of “country with the best food,” but how will we decide which one is best. With so many delicious cuisines in the world, we need the help of Ranker voters to determine which nation has the finest fare. Vote on this list of the countries with the best food and we will see which nation lands in the top spot.Let's take a look at some of the nations that are known for food. Chinese food is popular all over the world and when done right, it can't be beat. Then there is Italy, known for fresh pasta and delectable sauces, maybe they should be crowned the king of cuisine.When it comes to cooking, anyone who has ever heard of Julia Child knows that the French know their way around the kitchen. For croissants alone, France must be in the running for the country with the best food. Mexican food is also a favorite around the world for its use of simple, fresh ingredients with bold flavors and tons of toppings.Which country will end up on top? That's up to you. Vote on this list of the countries with the best food and join the discussion in the comments section. Let's dish!

Hungary

There are many factors to consider when determining the best country to live in. Is there a low crime rate? Is the economy stable? What is the work-life balance? Weigh out all of the options and vote on this list to determine which nation is the number one to call home.According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Denmark and the Netherlands provide the best work-life balance by offering great pay and less hours worked per week, about 27 on average. The United States ranked high on the list for the ability to earn a good income and provide a relatively safe environment. Norway is a great place to live because of their pristine environment. Their air pollution is much lower than other nations and the drinking water is of the highest caliber. New Zealand and Australia both ranked very high on the OECD list by providing a safe environment, with beautiful landscapes and healthy citizens.Which country is the best overall? Most studies agree that quality of life is the most important factor when determining a place to live. What do you think? Vote on this list of the best countries to live in in the world and let your voice be heard.

Pictures of the most beautiful buildings in the world can hardly do justice to some of the most breathtaking structures on Earth, but the list of the greatest buildings in the world attempts to rank these gorgeous buildings based on the eye-catching beauty. This list of famous buildings includes famous monuments, cathedrals, and other amazing feats of architecture renowned around the world for their form, function, and beauty.What are the most beautiful buildings on Earth? From the temples of Ankgor Wat to the grandeur of the Burg Khalifa in Dubai and the beauty of the Taj Mahal, there are dozens- if not hundreds- of amazing buildings to visit in the world and the list of the top buildings to see in the world has most of them.

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Seagaia Ocean Dome - Miyazaki, Japan

Coolest Pools in the World: This is a list of the craziest pools on Earth. Sprawled all over the globe, these swimming pools are luxurious, featuring the latest in pool design. Going to a place where there's amazing pools to relax and play in should be a top priority on all your <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list-of/places-and-travel">travel lists</a>. Who needs beaches when you've got the coolest places to swim right here, minus the sand and occasional shark bite.&nbsp;Where are the world's coolest pools? Take a look here and see for yourself.

British Virgin Islands

What are the top babymoon destinations? These are the places that expectant parents visit, knowing that with a little one on the way, they probably won't have time to see for several years. A Babymoon is a time for soon-to-be parents to relax, regroup and ready themselves for all that parenting requires. This list includes some of the greatest places to have a babymoon, offering expectant couples the chance to enjoy a little peace, quiet and tranquility before their new baby arrives. Be sure to vote for your favorite Babymoon vacation spots, and add your own personal favorites.Often, top babymoon vacation spots overlap with some of the most popular and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-honeymoon-destinations">best honeymoon destinations</a>. The best babymoon destinations for pregnant couples may depend, at least in part, on how far along a woman is in her pregnancy. If she's close to term, a couple might opt to Babymoon closer to home. Jetting off to Bora Bora, for example, might not be the best plan if the due date is closing in. Some couples crave relaxing beach getaways for a Babymoon, while others might enjoy the cultural offerings of major cities. Either way, a Babymoon is an excellent way to enjoy one last romantic getaway before their child is born.FYI: If you're planning this kind of trip, keep in mind that some hotels and resorts actually offer special babymoon packages!What are the best babymoon ideas? Where are the best babymoon destinations? Take a look at this list for some guidance to the best places to babymoon.

Romania

Many travelers believe that the best way to experience another country is to explore it alone. These is a list of good countries to travel alone, ranked best to worst. Solo travel allows you to really take in the culture and beauty of a country without the influence of a companion to help shape your experience. When traveling alone you are able to be completely self-indulgent. If you want to spend all day getting lost in a museum you can do it.Which country is the best to travel alone? That depends on your vacation priorities. If you would like to take in great museums and intricate architecture or just sit at a cafe all day sipping on cappuccinos, France would be a great option. The Louvre would be a wonderful museum to explore on your own. You can take your time to fully appreciate each work of art without worrying about someone else's timeline.Australia is another great country to travel alone. You can spend all day learning to surf while enjoying the beach or you can explore the Australian wilderness with a hike through Tasmania. Japan is also a wonderful place to explore by yourself. The nation scores very high on the Global Peace Index ensuring that travelers will feel safe and welcome in this beautiful country.Vote on this list of the best countries to travel alone and share your opinions with solo travelers in the comments section.

It&#39;s easy to put Paris atop a list of the most magical cities in the world since the thing that surely separates a magical city from any other is that is has a certain &quot;joie de vivre,&quot;&nbsp;or &quot;a little something special&quot; to it. Whether it&#39;s what you would call the most beautiful city in the world or the prettiest city on the planet, there&#39;s just a little something to all of these cities that sets them apart from the rest of the places most people vacation and live.

Many of these cities make the list because they are home to the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/historical-landmarks-to-see-before-i-die">landmarks to see before you die</a>; others because the local culture is world-renowned and the occupants of a different mindset than the rest of the world. There are places such as Cairns, with its vast access to the Great Barrier Reef, that perhaps you shouldn&#39;t visit because you&#39;ll never leave. Others, such as Las Vegas, offer an overload of visual and visceral stimuli that make you think you&#39;re in a bubble (but it&#39;s important to never forget: what happens in Vegas only stays if you don&#39;t post pictures to Facebook).

With so much beauty around the world, is it any wonder that many of the most magical cities are located in the <a href="/crowdranked-list/most-beautiful-countries-in-the-world" target="_blank">most beautiful countries in the world</a>? Italy, for instance, boasts several magical cities, including Rome, Venice, and certainly Florence.

What world city is the most magical? What city has the best landscapes and views? What vacation spots are the most magical? You can read every list of the most magical spots in the world and never truly know until you go, but this list of the most magical locations in the world can put you on the right track.

For more tips about travel, make sure to check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list-of/places-and-travel">lists about travel</a>.

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Located in various countries around the world, the best beach cities each have something special that makes them a favorite for residents and visitors alike. Be it the beach lifestyle enjoyed by residents or the relaxed vibe in the air loved by visitors, these beach cities are the best of the bunch. These are the worldwide cities that are home to the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/countries-with-the-best-beaches/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best beaches in the world</a>, and are known for their great beachy atmosphere and laid back style.These attractions could easily be among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/frommer_s-top-destinations-2010/places-to-go">Frommer's top destinations</a> or someone's <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list-of/places-and-travel">top 10 places to visit </a>in the summer, because who doesn't want to lie by the beach all day long? The weather is nice in these areas and the water is always blue. There's also plenty to do around the beaches--it is a city after all. The top beach cities in the world stretch from the United States with choices in Florida, California, and Hawaii to locations in Australia, Canada, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and South America. Regardless of the country, these beach locations are adored by all who have the pleasure of visiting and as long as they maintain their special characteristics, they will remain among the top beach cities in the world.

Sometimes as you grow up, the things you loved as a child lose a little bit of that spark and are a little less magical. But not so with tree houses. Tree houses only get cooler. The only thing cooler than having a domicile all to yourself is having it up in a tree. The tree houses on this list are the absolute coolest that have been built in the world.

Some of the tree houses on this list are large enough to be hotels, one was made out a plane, and some are even part of larger treehouse communities. However, all of them are intricate and incredible feats of engineering and construction. These aren&#39;t the scrappy little structures you and your friends built as kids.

Come relive your childhood, (or get some ideas and build your own!) and cast your votes for the coolest tree houses on the list below.

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List of the most beautiful places in Europe, as ranked by travelers, Europeans, and those who appreciate gorgeous locations. Whether you’re a tourist visiting Europe for the first time or you’ve been living in a European city since birth, the striking locations of Europe are truly once-in-a-lifetime sights. Tourists will also be interested in the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-european-cities-for-day-trips/ranker-travel">best European cities for day trips</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-castles-in-europe/ranker-travel">most beautiful castles in Europe</a>. European countries, from Italy to Austria, are filled with stunning buildings that were built by architects with an appreciation for beauty. Some buildings, like the Eiffel Tower, are achievements in architecture, while older locations like&nbsp;the Acropolis and the Coliseum are wonders from ancient times. &nbsp; Although many of the most beautiful sites in Europe are manmade, the natural locations found throughout the continent are among the most breathtaking in the world. Sites like Mount Vesuvius and the Cliffs of Moher have interesting histories to go with their attractive views. Throughout Europe there are barely touched natural beauties, as well as attractions that are often visited by the savviest of tourists. Many of the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-landscape-art-paintings/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous landscapes</a> and unique experiences in the world are found in Europe. &nbsp; What are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-places-on-earth/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most beautiful places</a> in Europe? What are your favorite stunning European locations? This list has some of the most gorgeous locations throughout Europe.

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The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-beautiful-countries-in-the-world?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most beautiful countries</a> in Asia are some of the top tourist destinations in the world. The continent of Asia is a collection of nations with a wide range of varied landscapes, including soaring mountains, lush forests, sparkling beaches, colorful trees, and even vast barren deserts. Which Asian country has the best tourist spots and destination sites? For most of the English-speaking world, it can be overwhelming to decide where to visit in Asia. With 49 established countries and home to roughly 60% of the world's population, Asia is the largest continent on the planet - and the most geographically diverse. What makes a country truly beautiful? If Japan's famous cherry blossoms and tranquil are not your thing, you may prefer the bright lights and bustling life in Singapore. Actually, both of those countries have both extremes of city and rural life. Can you rank them? With centuries and millennia of documented history, Asian countries are rich with preserved religious and archaeological sites as well as buildings, monuments, and battlegrounds. The cultures in each country are as diverse the landscapes, each with its own customs and traditions. And of course, this list includes some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/countries-with-the-best-food/ranker-travel">countries with the best food</a> in the world, with cuisine so unique that only locals know how to do it right. What is the most beautiful country in Asia? Vote for your favorite places to visit or live based on their geography, culture, food, and people - or just those with the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-cities-in-asia/ranker-travel">most beautiful cities in Asia</a>.

What are the most popular travel destinations for 2019? According to expert travel sites like Airbnb, Lonely Planet, and Cond&eacute; Nast Traveler&nbsp;(among others); it won&rsquo;t be just beautiful beaches that call to future travelers. Check out which trendy travel destinations you will most likely be seeing a lot of on future Instagram and Facebook posts in the upcoming year.

There&rsquo;s a place in Greece that has the best of both worlds. Visitors can relax on pristine, secluded beaches one day, then visit ancient ruins the next. Surprisingly, it&rsquo;s not Acropolis or Santorini (they are so last year), but a locale in southern Greece that projects to be one of the hottest travel spots in 2019. Which old-school American city has seen an uptick in travel, not because of their world-renowned beaches, but because of their trendy innovative foodie scene and new science museum?

Some of these travel hotspots are sure to surprise; it is safe to travel to one popular area of the Middle East again, especially if you&rsquo;re on a budget. Find out where to go in 2019, what to do when you get there, and even a few insider tips to make the most out of your dream vacation.

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List of the Best Island Honeymoon Destinations ranked from best to worst. Warm sun, sandy beaches and a cool breeze make islands some of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. Which island is the best honeymoon destination? Vote on this list and make sure that your ideal remote island ends up in the top spot.Fiji is an obvious choice for a romantic honeymoon destination. The island is filled with palm trees and tropical flowers giving newlyweds the opportunity to celebrate their nuptials in paradise. Puerto Rico is also a favorite island for honeymoons. With almost perfect weather year round and affordable luxury resorts, Puerto Rico will make newlyweds feel like they are royalty as they enjoy their honeymoon.If you don't want to travel too far, the United States offer some beautiful island getaways. The Hawaiian island of Maui offers love birds underwater adventure with some of the best snorkeling and scuba sights known to man. The island is also filled with beautiful flowers and breath-taking waterfalls that will make couples feel like they have landed in heaven.Which is the best desert island honeymoon destination? Vote on this list and share your amazing island experience in the comments section.

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Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay, 1.5 miles offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. Often referred to as "The Rock", the small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a federal prison from 1933 until 1963. Beginning in November 1969, the island was occupied for more than 19 months by a group of aboriginal people from San Francisco who were part of a wave of Native activism across the nation with public protests through the 1970s. In 1972, Alcatraz became a national recreation area and received designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
Today, the island's facilities are managed by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area; it is open to tours. Visitors can reach the island by ferry ride from Pier 33, near Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. Hornblower Cruises and Events, operating under the name Alcatraz Cruises, is the official ferry provider to and from the island. Hornblower launched the nation's first hybrid propulsion ferry in 2008, the Hornblower Hybrid, which now serves the island, docking at the Alcatraz Wharf.

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Fiji

Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about 1,100 nautical miles northeast of New Zealand's North Island. Its closest neighbours are Vanuatu to the west, New Caledonia to the southwest, New Zealand's Kermadec Islands to the southeast, Tonga to the east, the Samoas and France's Wallis and Futuna to the northeast, and Tuvalu to the north.
Fiji is an archipelago of more than 332 islands, of which 110 are permanently inhabited, and more than 500 islets, amounting to a total land area of about 18,300 square kilometres. The farthest island is Onu-i-Lau. The two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, account for 87% of the population of almost 860,000. The capital and largest city, Suva, is on Viti Levu. About three-quarters of Fijians live on Viti Levu's coasts, either in Suva or in smaller urban centres like Nadi or Lautoka. Viti Levu's interior is sparsely inhabited due to its terrain.
Fiji has one of the most developed economies in the Pacific due to an abundance of forest, mineral, and fish resources. Today, the main sources of foreign exchange are its tourist industry and sugar exports.

Saint Martin, officially the Collectivity of Saint Martin is an overseas collectivity of France located in the Caribbean. It came into being on 15 July 2007, encompassing the northern 60% of Saint Martin island and neighbouring islets, the largest of which is Île Tintamarre. The southern 40% of the island, Sint Maarten, is one of the four constituent countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Its capital is Marigot. It has a population of 36,286 on 53.2 square kilometres.
It is separated from the island of Anguilla by the Anguilla Channel.

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an Oceanian country that occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia. Its capital, located along its southeastern coast, is Port Moresby. The western half of New Guinea forms the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua.
Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world; 848 languages are listed for the country, of which 12 have no known living speakers. Most of the population of over 7 million people live in customary communities, which are as diverse as the languages. It is also one of the most rural, as only 18 per cent of its people live in urban centres. The country is one of the world's least explored, culturally and geographically, and many undiscovered species of plants and animals are thought to exist in the interior.
Strong growth in Papua New Guinea's mining and resource sector has led to the country becoming the sixth fastest-growing economy in the world as of 2011.

Plum Island

Plum Island is an island in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County, New York in the United States. The Island is situated in Gardiners Bay, east of Orient Point, off the eastern end of the North Fork coast of Long Island. It is about 3 miles long and 1-mile wide at its widest point.
The Island is the site of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center which was established by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1954. The Island is also the site of the former U.S. military installation Fort Terry, and the historic Plum Island Light, and its automated replacement.
Plum Island is owned in its entirety by the United States Government, which was considering sale of the Island as part of a debt-reduction package, but suspended the plan in February 2012. Access to the island is controlled by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
On August 29, 2013, the United States General Services Administration and United States Department of Homeland Security announced a final "Record of Decision: Public Sale of Plum Island, New York".

French Polynesia

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic; collectivité d'outre-mer de la République française, sometimes unofficially referred to as an overseas country; pays d'outre-mer. It is composed of 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over an expanse of more than 2,000 kilometres in the South Pacific Ocean. Its total land area is 4,167 square kilometres.
French Polynesia is divided into 5 groups of islands: The Society Islands archipelago composed of the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands and the Austral Islands. Among its 118 islands and atolls, 67 are inhabited. Tahiti, which is located within the Society Islands, is the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the collectivity, Pape'ete. Although not an integral part of its territory, Clipperton Island was administered from French Polynesia until 2007.
Following the Great Polynesian Migration, European explorers visited the islands of French Polynesia on several occasions. In 1842, the French took over the islands and established a French protectorate they called Etablissements des français en Océanie.

Ko Tao

Ko Tao is an island in Thailand and forms part of the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km². Administratively it forms a tambon within the district Ko Pha Ngan of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006 its official population was 1,382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Hat.
The economy of the island is almost exclusively centred on tourism, especially scuba diving.
Ko Tao was named by its first settlers after the island's turtle-like shape. Coincidentally, the island is an important breeding ground for hawksbill and green turtles. Development of tourism has negatively impacted the health of these grounds but a breeding programme organised in 2004 by the Royal Thai Navy and KT-DOC, a coalition of local scuba diving centres, has reintroduced hundreds of juvenile turtles to the island's ecosystem.

Antigua

Antigua, also known as Waladli or Wadadli by the native population, is an island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region, the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua means "ancient" in Spanish after an icon in Seville Cathedral, Santa Maria de la Antigua—St. Mary of the Old Cathedral. The name Waladli comes from the indigenous inhabitants and means approximately "our own". The island's circumference is roughly 87 km and its area 281 km². Its population was 80,161. The economy is mainly reliant on tourism, with the agricultural sector serving the domestic market.
Over 31,000 people live in the capital city, St. John's, at 17°6′N 61°45′W﻿ / ﻿17.100°N 61.750°W. The capital is situated in the north-west and has a deep harbour which is able to accommodate large cruise ships. Other leading population settlements are All Saints and Liberta, according to the 2001 census.
English Harbour on the south-eastern coast is famed for its protected shelter during violent storms. It is the site of a restored British colonial naval station called "Nelson's Dockyard" after Captain Horatio Nelson.

Skye

Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly large island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillins, the rocky slopes of which provide some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the country. Although it has been suggested that the Gaelic Sgitheanach describes a winged shape there is no definitive agreement as to the name's origins.
The island has been occupied since the Mesolithic period and its history includes a time of Norse rule and a long period of domination by Clan MacLeod and Clan Donald. The 18th-century Jacobite risings led to the breaking up of the clan system and subsequent Clearances that replaced entire communities with sheep farms, some of which also involved forced emigrations to distant lands. Resident numbers declined from over 20,000 in the early 19th century to just under 9,000 by the closing decade of the 20th century. Skye's population increased by 4 per cent between 1991 and 2001. About a third of the residents were Gaelic speakers in 2001, and although their numbers are in decline this aspect of island culture remains important.

Staten Island

Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of New York City, in the U.S. state of New York, located in the southwest part of the city. Staten Island is the southernmost part of both the city and state of New York, with Conference House Park at the southern tip of the island and the state. The borough is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull, and from the rest of New York by New York Bay. With a 2013 Census-estimated population of 472,621, Staten Island is the least populated of the boroughs but is the third-largest in area at 59 sq mi. The borough is coextensive with Richmond County, and until 1975 the borough was officially named the Borough of Richmond. Its flag was later changed to reflect this, though the official seal remains unchanged. Staten Island has been sometimes called "the forgotten borough" by inhabitants who feel neglected by the city government.
The North Shore — especially the neighborhoods of St. George, Tompkinsville, Clifton, and Stapleton — is the most urban part of the island; it contains the officially designated St. George Historic District and the St.

Madagascar

Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar and previously known as the Malagasy Republic, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Southeast Africa. The nation comprises the island of Madagascar, as well as numerous smaller peripheral islands. Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from India around 88 million years ago, allowing native plants and animals to evolve in relative isolation. Consequently, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; over 90 percent of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth. The island's diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife are threatened by the encroachment of the rapidly growing human population and other environmental threats.
Initial human settlement of Madagascar occurred between 350 BC and AD 550 by Austronesian peoples arriving on outrigger canoes from Borneo. These were joined around AD 1000 by Bantu migrants crossing the Mozambique Channel from East Africa. Other groups continued to settle on Madagascar over time, each one making lasting contributions to Malagasy cultural life.

The Virgin Islands, commonly referred to as the British Virgin Islands, is a British overseas territory located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. The islands make up part of the Virgin Islands archipelago; the remaining islands constitute the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Spanish Virgin Islands.
The official name of the Territory is still simply the "Virgin Islands", but the prefix "British" is often used to distinguish it from the neighbouring American territory which changed its name from the "Danish West Indies" to "Virgin Islands of the United States" in 1917. British Virgin Islands government publications continue to begin with the name "The Territory of the Virgin Islands", and the Territory's passports simply refer to the "Virgin Islands", and all laws begin with the words "Virgin Islands". Moreover, the Territory's Constitutional Commission has expressed the view that "every effort should be made", to encourage the use of the name "Virgin Islands".
The British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke, along with over fifty other smaller islands and cays. About 15 of the islands are inhabited.

Palau

Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is geographically part of the larger island group of Micronesia. The country's population of around 21,000 is spread across 250 islands forming the western chain of the Caroline Islands. The most populous island is Koror. The capital Ngerulmud is located in Melekeok State on the nearby island of Babeldaob. The islands share maritime boundaries with Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
The country was originally settled around 3,000 years ago by migrants from the Philippines and sustained a Negrito population until around 900 years ago. The islands were first visited by Europeans in the 18th century, and were made part of the Spanish East Indies in 1885. Following Spain's defeat in the Spanish–American War in 1898, the islands were sold to Imperial Germany in 1899 under the terms of the German–Spanish Treaty, where they were administered as part of German New Guinea. The Imperial Japanese Navy conquered Palau during World War I, and the islands were later made a part of the Japanese-ruled South Pacific Mandate by the League of Nations.

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Cook Islands

The Cook Islands is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean in free association with New Zealand. It comprises 15 islands whose total land area is 240 square kilometres. The Cook Islands' Exclusive Economic Zone, however, covers 1,800,000 square kilometres of ocean.
The Cook Islands' defence and foreign affairs are the responsibility of New Zealand, which is exercised in consultation with the Cook Islands. In recent times, the Cook Islands have adopted an increasingly independent foreign policy. Although Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand, they have the status of Cook Islands nationals, which is not given to other New Zealand citizens.
The Cook Islands' main population centres are on the island of Rarotonga, where there is an international airport. There is a larger population of Cook Islanders in New Zealand, particularly the North Island. In the 2006 census, 58,008 self-identified as being of ethnic Cook Islands Māori descent.
With about 100,000 visitors travelling to the islands in the 2010–11 financial year, tourism is the country's main industry, and the leading element of the economy, ahead of offshore banking, pearls, and marine and fruit exports.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island country in the West Indies. It is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas, in both area and population. The country is a Commonwealth realm, with Elizabeth II as its head of state.
The capital city and headquarters of government for the federated state is Basseterre on the larger island of Saint Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis lies about 2 miles southeast of Saint Kitts, across a shallow channel called "The Narrows."
Historically, the British dependency of Anguilla was also a part of this union, which was then known collectively as Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla. Saint Kitts and Nevis are considered to be geographically part of the Leeward Islands. To the north-northwest lie the islands of Sint Eustatius, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten and Anguilla. To the east and northeast are Antigua and Barbuda, and to the southeast is the small uninhabited island of Redonda, and the island of Montserrat, which currently has an active volcano.
Saint Kitts and Nevis were among the first islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans.

Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 miles east of South America's southern Patagonian coast, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 square miles, comprises East Falkland, West Falkland and 776 smaller islands. As a British overseas territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, and the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The islands' capital is Stanley on East Falkland.
Controversy exists over the Falklands' discovery and subsequent colonisation by Europeans. At various times, the islands have had French, British, Spanish, and Argentine settlements. Britain reasserted its rule in 1833, although Argentina maintains its claim to the islands. In April 1982, Argentine forces temporarily occupied the islands. British administration was restored two months later at the end of the Falklands War.
The population primarily consists of native-born Falkland Islanders, the majority of British descent. Other ethnicities include French, Gibraltarian and Scandinavian.

Corfu

Corfu is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the second largest of the Ionian Islands, and, including its small satellite islands, forms the edge of the northwestern frontier of Greece. The island is part of the Corfu regional unit, and is administered as a single municipality. The municipality includes the island Corfu and the smaller islands Ereikoussa, Mathraki and Othonoi. The principal city of the island and seat of the municipality is also named Corfu. Corfu is home to the Ionian University.
The island is bound with the history of Greece from the beginning of Greek mythology. Its Greek name, Kerkyra or Korkyra, is related to two powerful water symbols: Poseidon, god of the sea, and Asopos, an important Greek mainland river. According to myth, Poseidon fell in love with the beautiful nymph Korkyra, daughter of Asopus and river nymph Metope, and abducted her. Poseidon brought Korkyra to the hitherto unnamed island and, in marital bliss, offered her name to the place: Korkyra, which gradually evolved to Kerkyra. Together, they had a child they called Phaiax, after whom the inhabitants of the island were named: Phaiakes. This term was transliterated via Latin to Phaeacians.

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Mykonos

Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island spans an area of 85.5 square kilometres and rises to an elevation of 341 metres at its highest point. There are 10,134 inhabitants most of whom live in the largest town, Mykonos, which lies on the west coast. The town is also known as Chora.
Mykonos' nickname is The island of the winds. Tourism is a major industry. Widely known for its nightlife, Mykonos is called "Ibiza of Greece" for its summer club scene which attracts very large numbers of tourists every year. The island is also a well-known gay destination with a very vivid gay scene.

Ambergris Caye

Ambergris Caye, pronounced am-BUR-gris KEE, is the largest island of Belize located northeast of the country in the Caribbean Sea. Though administered as part of the Belize District, the closest point on the mainland is part of the Corozal District. It is the only part of Belize that is completely separated from the mainland.
The caye is about 40 kilometres long from north to south, and about 1.6 kilometres wide. It was named after large lumps of ambergris which washed ashore here.
The Belizean island, where it has not been modified by man, is mostly a ring of white sand beach around mangrove swamp in the centre.
A Maya community lived on the island in Pre-Columbian times, and made distinctive polished red ceramics.
San Pedro Town is the largest settlement and only town on Ambergris. There are also a number of small villages and resorts. Captain Morgan's and Mata Chica resorts north of San Pedro played host to the first season of Fox's Temptation Island in 2000, aired in 2001. The availability of skydiving during the winter has become a draw for tourists.
Tourism development of Ambergris Caye began in the early 1970s and grew considerably in the later years of the 20th century.

Barbuda

Barbuda is an island in the Eastern Caribbean, and forms part of the state of Antigua and Barbuda. It has a population of about 1,638, most of whom live in the town of Codrington.

Guam

Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of seventeen Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United Nations. The island's capital is Hagåtña. Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands.
The Chamorros, Guam's indigenous people, first populated the island approximately 4,000 years ago. The island has a long history of European colonialism, beginning with its discovery for Europe by Ferdinand Magellan during a Spanish expedition on March 6, 1521. The first colony was established in 1668 by Spain with the arrival of settlers including Padre San Vitores, a Catholic missionary. For more than two centuries Guam was an important stopover for the Spanish Manila Galleons that crossed the Pacific annually. The island was controlled by Spain until 1898, when it was surrendered to the United States during the Spanish–American War and later formally ceded as part of the Treaty of Paris.

Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres is an island in the Caribbean Sea, about 13 kilometres off the Yucatán Peninsula coast. The island is some 7 kilometres long and 650 metres wide. To the east is the Caribbean Sea with a strong surf and rocky coast, and to the west the skyline of Cancún can be seen across the clear waters. In the 2010 census, the namesake town on the island had a population of 12,642 inhabitants.
The island is part of the Isla Mujeres Municipality in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island country in the Lesser Antilles Island arc, in the southern portion of the Windward Islands, which lie at the southern end of the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea where the latter meets the Atlantic Ocean. The country is also known as St. Vincent.
Its 389 km² territory consists of the main island of Saint Vincent and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines, which are a chain of smaller islands stretching south from Saint Vincent Island to Grenada. The main island of Saint Vincent measures 26 km long, 15 km in width and 344 km² in area. From the most northern to the most southern points, the Grenadine islands belonging to Saint Vincent span 60.4 km with a combined area of 45 km². Most of the nation lies within the Hurricane Belt.
To the north of Saint Vincent lies Saint Lucia, to the east Barbados. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a densely populated country with approximately 120,000 inhabitants.
Its capital is Kingstown, also its main port.

Vieques

Vieques, in full Isla de Vieques, is an island–municipality of Puerto Rico in the northeastern Caribbean, part of an island grouping sometimes known as the Spanish Virgin Islands. Vieques is part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and retains strong influences from 400 years of Spanish presence in the island.
Vieques lies about 8 miles east of the Puerto Rican mainland, and measures about 21 miles long by 4 miles wide. Its one main town Isabel Segunda, the administrative center on the northern side of the island. At peak, the population of Vieques is around 14,000.
The island's name is a Spanish spelling of an American Indian word said to mean "small island". It also has the nickname "Isla Nena", usually translated from the Spanish as "Little Girl Island", alluding to its perception as Puerto Rico's little sister. During the colonial period, the British name was "Crab Island".
Vieques is best known internationally as the site of a series of protests against the United States Navy's use of the island as a bombing range and testing ground, which led to the navy's departure in 2003.

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea. The territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica. The Cayman Islands are considered to be part of the geographic Western Caribbean Zone as well as the Greater Antilles. The territory is a major world offshore financial centre.

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