B.E.A.C.H - Best Escape Anyone Can Have
Often, those wishing for a vacation dream of crystal clear sea, white sand beaches, and delicious fresh food and drinks they can’t find anywhere else. For this reason, island destinations are incredibly popular, and will usually feature quite highly on people’s bucket lists of ideal getaways. If you are dreaming of sun, sea, and sand, below are three incredible island destinations you need to visit at least once in your lifetime.
An Eastern Caribbean island, Saint Lucia is a beautiful destination for those seeking outstanding natural beauty and iconic landmarks. Located here is the Pitons, a pair of dramatically tapered volcanic mountains on the west coast. To view this World Heritage area in all its glory, a helicopter tour is the best option. However, this is not the only reason why Saint Lucia should be on your list of destinations.
Pigeon Island is a historic landmark which, despite being called an island, has been recently connected to the mainland by a causeway. For those who love to hike, the ruins of old forts and military buildings make it an exciting adventure to explore. However, if you wish to navigate the islands, not on two legs, discount international car rental from the experts at E-Z Rent a Car is a great option, enabling you to explore this wonderful island in comfort.
This island is world-renowned for being a playground of the rich and famous. A-listers flock to Mykonos for its incredible summer party atmosphere, but that doesn’t mean only celebrities can vacation here. For history buffs and those not looking for an all-night party vacation, this island is the perfect location to base yourself to visit some of Ancient Greece’s wonders.
Delos Island, for example, is a short ferry trip away (around 45-minutes) and is an extraordinary site that has to be seen to be believed. It’s one of the most iconic and important historical sites remaining in Greece and is believed to be the birthplace of the god of light, Apollo. Due to this, you will find ruins of sanctuaries dedicated to both Apollo and his goddess sister, Artemis.
For those seeking an unspoiled location and somewhere to relax with someone special, Bora Bora has to be on the list. It’s arguably one of the most beautiful island paradises in the world, with a unique geography ready to be explored and enjoyed. Like Saint Lucia, Bora Bora has a volcanic past, which created the awe-inspiring peak known as Mt Otemanu. This area is surrounded by an incredible lagoon with turquoise water, along with coral motus (little islands) around the reef. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more exotic or unique location than Bora Bora.
There’s also a very good reason why this location is so popular with honeymooners: there are no crowds fighting for a spot on the beach. In fact, French Polynesia as a whole receives as many visitors in one year as Hawaii does in a week! There are no flocks of tourists or high rise cities to interrupt the time you spend here, meaning it truly is somewhere to get lost in the peace and quiet.
Which one do you want to go to?
This is a guest post.
Sara Essop is a travel blogger and writer based in South Africa. She writes about family travel and experiences around the world. Although she has been to 50 countries thus far, she especially loves showcasing her beautiful country and is a certified South Africa Specialist.