The 10 Most Beautiful Islands On Every Continent

Back in 2018, Mike and I decided that we wanted to explore the 10 most beautiful islands on every continent.

Ultimately, this will take us to 70 different islands across 46 different countries and territories. These islands include tropical paradises, vast tundras, mountainous archipelagos, and lush peninsulas.

Here is a list of all of the islands we will be venturing to:

Asia

1. Palawan, Philippines
2. The Maldives
3. Jeju Island, Korea
4. Bali, Indonesia
5. Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
6. Koh Rong, Cambodia
7. Cát Bà Island
8. Havelock Islands, India
9. Cebu, Philippines
10. Komodo Island, Indonesia

Africa

1. Mauritius
2. Zanzibar, Tanzania
3. The Seychelles
4. São Tomé and Príncipe
5. Sal, Cape Verde
6. Mohéli, Comoros
7. Nosy Be, Madagascar
8. Reunion Island, France (Indian Ocean)
9. Lamu Island, Kenya
10. Djerba, Tunisia

Europe

1. Rhodes, Greece
2. Santorini, Greece
3. Corsica, France
4. Azores, Portugal
5. Sicily, Italy
6. Hvar, Croatia
7. Iceland
8. Faroe Islands, Denmark
9. Capri, Italy
10. Madeira, Portugal

North America

1. Puerto Rico, USA
2. Kauai, USA
3. Kodiak Island, USA
4. Montserrat, UK (Caribbean)
5. St. Lucia
6. Vancouver Island, Canada
7. Corn Islands, Nicaragua
8. St. Martin, France & Netherlands (Caribbean)
9. Cuba
10. The Big Island, USA

South America

1. Easter Island, Chile
2. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
3. Chiloe, Chile
4. Ilha Grande, Brazil
5. Falkland Islands, UK (Argentina)
6. Ilha de Tinhare, Brazil
7. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
8. Isla Navarino, Chile
9. Magdalena, Chile
10. La Blanquilla, Venezuela

Australia/South Pacific

1. Palau
2. Fiji
3. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
4. Efate, Vanuatu
5. The Cook Islands
6. Whitsundays Island, Australia
7. Mo’orea, French Polynesia
8. Samoa
9. Niue
10. New Caledonia, France (Pacific Ocean)

Antarctica/Arctic

1. Svalbard, Norway
2. South Georgia, UK (Southern Atlantic Ocean)
3. Greenland, Denmark
4. King George Island, Argentina
5. Baffin Island, Canada
6. Andøya, Norway
7. Senja Island, Norway
8. Tromsøya, Norway
9. Lofoten Islands, Norway
10. Macquarie Island, Australia

How Did We Create This List?

It took months of research for us to come up with an accurate list of the most beautiful islands in the world.

We used sources like Lonely Planet, Planet Ware, Travel and Leisure, and CN Traveler to compile our list.

Overall, the islands we included were overwhelmingly labeled and voted as the most beautiful islands in the world.