8 Island Getaways
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
Maui is known around the world as one of the premier island golf getaways. The island is also home to Haleakala National Park where vacationers watch the sunrise at 10,000 feet and view volcanic cindercones.
Maui's beaches range from white sandy beaches in resort areas such as Kapalua, Wailea and Makena, to black and red beaches in Hana. Find out more about Maui and plan your island getaway.
Nassau and Paradise Island
Nassau and Paradise Island in the Bahamas is one of the most popular island vacation destinations from the East Coast. Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas and quite easy to get to with several daily flights.
Paradise Island, home to Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, is connected with Nassau via two 600-foot bridges. Find out more about the Bahamas.
Heron Island
Located on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island offers some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world.
September is a great time to visit if you want to watch migrating whales. During the summer, turtles can be seen laying eggs on the beach on Heron Island.
Barbados
Barbados offers a selection of luxury resort getaways with sandy beaches,
upscale spas and programs for kids. Island activities include golf, fishing,
horseback riding, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, and surfing.
Find out more about Barbados and plan your island getaway.
Molokai
Of all the Hawaiian islands open to visitors, Molokai is the most secluded. With only one gas station, empty beaches and casual atmosphere, this island is ideal for those who want to get away from it all and just relax. If you are interested in whale watching, visit Molokai during the winter months.
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is a barrier island getaway in Georgia, popular with family vacationers. The island has 22 miles of bike trails, three 18-hole golf courses, a historic village and several beaches. Stay at the Jekyll Island Club, a National Historic Landmark with the American Queen Ann architecture.
Jamaica
Jamaica is a relaxing Caribbean island vacation destination featuring scenic waterfalls, beaches and a choice of accommodations for all budgets. If you are planning a honeymoon, try Caves Resort on the western end of the island which offers both privacy and proximity to Negril's seven-mile beach on Jamaica.
Oahu
Most visitors to Oahu end up on Waikiki
Beach. Surfing, sunbathing, shopping and dining are the most popular
pastimes.
Oahu also offers an array of cultural attractions, located in Honolulu and the rest of the island.
For more island vacation ideas, visit our main island getaways page.
Island Vacation Ideas
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jan 02, 2008