Frommer's^® 500 Extraordinary Islands

by Holly Hughes; Sylvie Murphy; Alexis Lipsitz Flippin; Julie Duchaine

• ISBN13: 9780470595176
• ISBN10: 0470595175
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer's 500 Best Islands features our selections for the best islands around the world - from tiny isles to island nations, and from well-trod to totally uninhabited. Chapters are divided into: Treasure Islands -- Islands that have a strong, distinctive local culture and personality Leisure Islands -- Islands with a relaxed vibe and lots of land sports like hiking or biking Pleasure Islands -- Islands famous for their partying and nightlife scenes Beachcomber Islands -- Islands known for their beaches, diving, and watersports Garden Isles -- Islands with lush or verdant landscapes, orchards, and local produce Islands of Mystery -- Places that are somewhat remote and have a mystical and/or exotic vibe Island Escapes -- Quiet, uncrowded spots for those who love nature and want a relaxed pace Ends of the Earth -- Islands that are rugged, remote, hard to get to, and great for adventure lovers Islands of History -- Islands known for specific historic events, and with landmarks to visit Wildlife Islands -- Islands that are great for birdwatching, whale watching, and viewing rare species, as well as nature preserves Island Nations -- Large islands with their own history and independent government Island Cities -- Vibrant metropolises that have thrived as their own islands City Islands -- Island enclaves within larger cities

Table of Contents

Beachcomber Islands

Aquatic Playgrounds

Island Hopping the Turks & Caicos: Barefoot Luxury

Life's a Beach

Unvarnished & Unspoiled

Sailing Along

Island Hopping The Bahamas Out Islands: Out on the Water

Diving's the Thing

Storied Sand & Surf

Archipelagos & Atolls

Garden Islands

Beautiful Bounty

Island Hopping the Florida Keys: Stringing the Pearls

Blooming Wonders

Wet & Wild

Island Hopping the Apostle Islands: Return to the Wild

Manicured Gardens

Lush Life

Wildlife Islands

Unique Species

Island Hopping the Galápagos Islands: Intimate Encounters with Extraordinary Creatures

Birding Meccas

Sea Life

Run Wild, Run Free

Island Reserves

Island Hopping the Maldives: The Sunny Side

Island Escapes

City Getaways

Island Hopping the Faroe Islands: Nordic Retreats

Wild Things

Great Outdoors

Untouched Retreats

Beautiful Beaches

Island Hopping the Seychelles: Indian Ocean Castaways

Islands to Get Stranded On

Places of Worship

Treasure Islands

American Classics

Jewels of the South Seas

Priceless Places

Island Hopping the Lofoten Islands: Midnight Magic

Colonial Outposts

Civilization Unplugged

One of a Kind

Island Hopping the Shetland Islands: The Furthest Isles

Natural Wonders

Pleasure Islands

Party Animals

Island Hopping St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Trim the Sails

The Aristocrats

Beach Bums with Culture

Laid-Back Rhythms

Island Hopping the Whitsunday Islands: Turquoise Bliss

Leisure Islands

Take a Hike

The Sporting Life

Amphibious Attractions

Island Hopping Around the Champlain Islands: Vermont's West Coast

Out & About

The Caribbean Unplugged

Remote Adventures

Island Hopping the San Juan Islands: Orcas & Evergreens

Islands of History

Myth & Legend

Island Hopping the Dalmatian Coast Islands: Nature & History on Display

War & Intrigue

Otherworldly Landscapes

Exploration

Pirates

Prisons

Island Hopping the Orkney Islands: 1,000 Years of History

Pilgrims

Famous Islanders

Islands of Mystery

Ancient Marvels

Island Hopping on Lake Titicaca: Jewels in the Crown

Otherworldly Landscapes

Spiritual Centers

Historic Haunts

Island Hopping the Marquesas: Mystical Spires in the South Seas

Island Cities

Capitals

Showcases

Island Hopping Around the Venetian Lagoon: Watery Escapes from La Serenissima

City Islands

Magnets

Parks

Island Hopping the Aeolian Islands: La Vita Lava

Enclaves

Island Nations

Archipelagos

Going It Alone

Island Hopping the Cape Verde Islands: Land of Mountains, Desert & Sea

Preserving the Old Ways

Hot Spots

Ends of the Earth

Walk with the Animals

Island Hopping the Aleutian Islands: North to Alaska

Remarkable Ecosystems

Historic Frontiers

Island Hopping the Cook Islands: Truly Cast Away

Real Adventures

Geographical Index

Alphabetical Index

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