Tropical

Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia — traditional Kanak culture and empty beaches on Ouvéa and Lifou.

Colonial town with cobbled streets and boats to nearby islands. Paraty is history and coastline.

Rainforest and coral reefs in the only US national park south of the equator.

Lagoon of seven colours, far quieter than the Caribbean resorts. Bacalar is hammocks and freshwater.

Gardens, hawker centres, and a mix of cultures in one compact city. Singapore is safe, efficient, and full of surprises—from rooftop bars to ancient temples.

An island for diving and cruise-ship days. Cozumel has reefs and a relaxed vibe.

Bay Islands diving and beach time. Roatán is reef and relaxed Caribbean.

Limestone cliffs and turquoise bays best experienced from a small boat. Phi Phi is touristy but visually unreal.

Subtropical islands at the far south of Japan, with mangroves, reefs, and slow island towns.

Indian Ocean islands with dunes, dugongs, and empty beaches. Bazaruto is remote paradise.

Volcanic peak ringed by a turquoise lagoon and overwater bungalows.

Piton de la Fournaise, Réunion — one of the world's most active volcanoes on a French island in the Indian Ocean.

China’s tropical south: resort bays and warm water. Sanya is the country’s beach getaway.

Ancient rainforest meeting the reef in tropical Queensland.

Sharp coastal cliffs and blue coves just off Bali, still wilder than the main island.

Beaches, Portuguese heritage, and a state of mind. Goa is palm-fringed coast, spice and fish curry, and a blend of Indian and colonial vibes—from party Anjuna to quiet Palolem.

A tiny island where the motto is “Go Slow”. Caye Caulker is Caribbean colour, snorkelling with rays and sharks, and sand streets instead of cars.

Volcanoes meeting the Pacific, turquoise bays, and lush valleys. Hawaii is aloha spirit made real.

Long beaches, mellow villages, and sunsets. Koh Lanta is Andaman Thailand on a lower volume.

A small island in the Gulf of Thailand known for dive schools, bays, and sunsets from hilltop bars.

Dry hills rising from turquoise sea, famous dragons, and strong currents. The Komodo area feels wild above and below the water.

Cartagena Walled City, Colombia — colonial streets and bougainvillea inside Caribbean walls.

Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam — limestone karsts and junk boats in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Narrow atoll and one of the world's smallest nations.