This guidebook leads you on an irresistible tour of some of the most magnificent islands around the globe—from tiny isles to island nations, and from the well-trod to the totally uninhabited. Whether it's the history and charm of islands like Mont-Saint-Michel (France) and Ocracoke (United States) or the unspoiled vistas of far-flung places like Antarctica and Polynesia's Tuvalu, you'll discover a host of islands you'd love to visit—or stay on forever.

The book includes contact information and details on transportation and accommodations to make trip-planning easy. A geographical index helps you find destinations quickly.

Choose Your Own Island Adventure

• Great escapes: unspoiled beaches, tropical retreats, exotic hideaways

• Leisure and pleasure: sun worshiping, land and water sports, nightlife

• Nature and wildlife: lush landscapes, nature preserves, rare species

• Cities and countries: vibrant metropolises, independent nations, city enclaves

• History and mystery: ancient marvels, cultural treasures, spiritual centers

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This guidebook leads you on an irresistible tour of some of the most magnificent islands around the globe—from tiny isles to island nations, and from the well-trod to the totally uninhabited. Whether it's the history and charm of islands like Mont-Saint-Michel (France) and Ocracoke (United States) or the unspoiled vistas of far-flung places like Antarctica and Polynesia's Tuvalu, you'll discover a host of islands you'd love to visit—or stay on forever.

The book includes contact information and details on transportation and accommodations to make trip-planning easy. A geographical index helps you find destinations quickly.

Discover Some of the World's Most Extraordinary Islands

Prince Edward Island, Canada Photo courtesy of Tourism PEI/John Sylvester (Click to learn more)	Bora Bora, French Polynesia Photo courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme (Click to learn more)	Gorgona, Colombia Photo courtesy of Aviatur (Click to learn more)
Usedom, Germany and Poland Photo courtesy of German National Merten, Hans PeterTourism Board (Click to learn more)	Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, U.K. Photo courtesy of Isle of Wight Council (Click to learn more)	Ile Sainte-Hélène & Ile Notre-Dame, Montreal, Canada Photo courtesy of Environment Canada's Biosphère (Click to learn more)
Malta Photo courtesy of Malta Tourism Authority (Click to learn more)	Mauritius Photo courtesy of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (Click to learn more)	Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, Argentina and Chile Photo courtesy of Gentileza Turismo Chile (Click to learn more)