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The Galapagos Islands Are Truly a Marvel of Nature

The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands that can be found on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, 926 km (500 nautical miles) west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part. The islands have a national park and a biological marine reserve.

Visit the Most Remote Inhabited Islands on Earth!

Easter Island Image Source Distance from Civilization: 2,000 miles from Chilean coast Easter Island is instantly recognizable due to the Moai, or giant statues, which dot the island. They were carved by the native Rapa Nui people between the 13th and 16th Centuries.

These Abandoned Islands Are Hauntingly Beautiful!

These amazing abandoned islands all have a rich history and a story to tell - whether benign or downright eerie. Here are 12 of the world's most intriguing abandoned islands: Inishmurray, Ireland Image Source The last permanent inhabitants of Inishmurray left the island in 1957.

Socotra: Is This the Weirdest Island in the World?

Situated in the Indian Ocean 250 km from Somalia and 340 km from Yemen, Socotra Island (part of a group of four islands) was geographically isolated from mainland Africa for many eons. The island is about 3,650 square km and has a few smaller islands around it that are mostly uninhabited.

The Island of Love: A Beautiful Story...

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Touch Down in These Incredible Island Airports!

Welcome to the world of island airports! Island airports, usually built on natural coral reefs or artificially constructed islands, make tropical and land-scarce locations around the world accessible to millions of tourists each year.

This Island Is Different. Why? It Has an Engine...

Orsos Island is a luxury floating island that has the ability to be moved and re-anchored. The completed launched product is expected to be completed early next year, in 2013. The estimated 4.6 million dollar island is over 20 meters wide (65+ ft) and more than 37 meters in length (121+ ft).

This Island in Iran Looks Like Mars

We invite you to discover the magic of Hormuz Island in Iran. It is a tiny island in the Persian Gulf that has weather so dry, it looks like Mars. The temperatures in the summer can be unbearable and the heat is merciless.

The Epic Beauty of the Hawaiian Islands

The Epic Beauty of the Hawaiian Islands - Wow! nature, photos, travel, landscapes, beautiful, hawaii Cameron Brooks is a talented photographer with a passion for the heavenly landscapes of Hawaii.

These Islands are the Stuff Dreams are Made From…

North Island - Seychelles Russian billionaire, politician and industrial tycoon, Mikhail Prokhorov bought this island for 35 million US dollars. The island has four beaches; East Beach, West Beach, Honeymoon Cove, and Dive Beach.

Escape to the Secret Beauty of Alderney Island

You probably have never heard of Alderney Island, the northern most of the British Channel Islands. This hidden paradise is home to less than 2,000 individuals who want to keep their quaint lifestyle a secret.

Counting Puffins on Farne Islands - Beautiful!

Off the coast of Northeast England you'll find the Farne Islands, a group of 15-20 islands (depending on the tide), that are home to a huge population of sea birds, who come there for 'social gatherings' and mating.