On a trip to an island, there are many unique experiences to be had whether it be learning a water sport, going on exhilarating rainforest adventures, relaxing on a beautiful beach, tasting delicious cuisines or learning about the culture of the island.

There are so many incredible islands to visit which makes it hard to know which one to go to. If you’ve been dreaming of an island getaway, here are 8 of the most beautiful islands in the world that you need to visit.

Maldives

The Maldives is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The islands that make up this country are known for being some of the most beautiful islands in the world, mostly because of the striking aqua water that is incredibly clear and the white sand beaches that are perfect for relaxing. There are also coral reefs that are great for anyone who wants to do some snorkeling and diving. The Maldives are also known for amazing luxury resorts and beautiful bungalows that you can stay in. In the capital of Maldives, Male, you can visit Sultan Park and the National Museum.

The ABC Islands

The ABC Islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, are some of the most commonly visited places on a Southern Caribbean cruise. Each island has activities for everyone. In Aruba, along with unique flora and fauna and beautiful beaches, you can also find a welcoming environment from the friendly locals, lots of shopping and entertainment. In Bonaire, people who love water sports can enjoy diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, kitesurfing and more. In Curacao, there are colorful colonial style houses that are inspired by Old Amsterdam and are on the World Heritage List. There are also many places for shopping.

Bora Bora

Bora Bora is a small island in French Polynesia. It is known for being one of the best places to relax because of its beautiful lagoon and luxury resorts. There are also bungalows on stilts over the water that are a unique place to stay. The coral reef here is a great place for snorkeling and scuba diving and the island’s dormant volcano, Mount Otemanu, is great for hiking.

Santorini

Santorini, Greece is another one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It is known for it’s bright white villas, blue domed roofs and stunning black sand beaches. On a visit to a Greek Island, you also must try the delicious cuisine, which is some of the healthiest in the world.

Bali

Bali is an Indonesian island known for having beautiful beaches and spa treatments that are perfect for relaxing. There are many other things to do while in Bali, including visiting Hindu temples, learning to surf and trying delicious food such as lawar, bebek betutu, chicken and rice, Bamu, coconut moringa curry and ikan goreng.

Kaua’i

Kaua’i is a little more relaxed than the busy and popular Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Maui. Therefore, it is a great island to visit to enjoy the amazing beaches and rainforests. The island is also perfect for diving and snorkeling, with blue waters and coral reefs full of tropical fish and turtles. Also in Kaua’i, you can try delicious traditional Hawaiian food including poke, poi and lomi lomi.

Fiji

Fiji is a country located in the South Pacific. It is a gorgeous island that has beautiful beaches with blue waters and white sand, luxury resorts and spas and plenty of adventures to be had including scuba diving and surfing.

The Bahamas

The Bahamas is one of the most popular island destinations, partly because it is easily traveled to by cruise ship. On a visit to the Bahamas, you can find all of the things that are typical for a visit to an island, including relaxing on beautiful beaches, scuba diving, unique shopping and delicious island cuisine including conch fritters and rum cake.

If you want to go on an island getaway, consider going to one of these beautiful islands.