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Soak up the Bali culture that includes traditional dances, stone carving and painting. There are many temples and historic buildings throughout the island like Pura Besakih, Bali’s "mother temple". The largest and holiest temple on the island. Nusa Dua, one of Bali’s many great beaches, is one of premier resort areas in the world. The ancient city at Akrotiri is an important archaeological site. The traditional village of Cyclades sits hundreds of feet in the air around the basin of the submerged caldera volcano. Besides culture and history the island is a great spot for windsurfing, diving and other water sports. The 1,000 miles of coast, composed of 2900 individual reefs, offers an incredible array of activities. Accommodations, like Heron Island Resort or Lizard island resort provide walking access to reef from the beach. The Great Barrier Reef is protected and kept in pristine condition by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority. Some of the things to do here are wilderness hiking and camping, mountain biking and scuba diving. Local events and festivals celebrate the rich native culture. Vancouver Island is also one of the best places anywhere for Whale Watching. Orcas (killer whales), Gray whales and Humpback whales are numerous. The raw beauty and power of the ocean, mountain and island make this a must island vacation spot for 3 million people each year. Sailing is a great way to enjoy this spectacular island. Hiking and biking on the forest trails shows off the natural beauty of the land. You will have naturalist guides to help you get up-close encounters with the island wildlife. While cruising the islands you will stop for activities such as lagoon kayaking, hiking across volcanic landscapes, or snorkling among the turtles, penguins, and sea lions. The Galapagos Islands have remained one of those rare spots on the globe that has been relatively untouched by humans. Mountain Travel Sobek works hard to provide you with the island vacation you want while maintaining the pristine and fragile ecosystems of this World Heritage Site. No carrying a room key around because their 72 rooms are keyless. You can enjoy their two beautiful sandy beaches, all the water sports including diving and their 4000 square foot spa will pamper you the way you deserve. The Curtain Bluff Resort makes an excellent luxury island vacation idea. Margarita Island has an average of over 320 days a year of sun! A vacation here is affordable because Margarita Island is one of the cheapest vacation spots in the Caribbean. This is one of the world’s top island vacation spots. The island remains covered with natural rainforest trees and vegetation as it has for thousands of years. Pangkor Laut Resort was carved out a small area next to a pristine white-sand beach. Everything blends in to the island so that nature is left undisturbed as possible.
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