10 of the most beautiful tropical island escape

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If the winter is getting you down, how about dreaming about an island escape instead? From the best diving spots in the world to the most pristine beaches, here is my choice for 10 of the most beautiful tropical island escapes…

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Luxury holiday favorite Bora Bora (located near Tahiti) is best known for its iconic overwater bungalows and circular lagoon.

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This narrow 7km long island paradise is home to several award-winning beaches.

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The Job

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The Job

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One of the most popular island escapes in the world, the nation nestled in the Indian ocean consists of over 1,190 coral islands.

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Heart-shaped Mnemba can be found 1km from the island of Zanzibar (off the east African coast) and is privately owned.

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10 of the most beautiful tropical island escape

If the winter is getting you down, how about dreaming about an island escape instead? From the best diving spots in the world to the most pristine beaches, here is my choice for 10 of the most beautiful tropical island escapes…

Luxury holiday favorite Bora Bora (located near Tahiti) is best known for its iconic overwater bungalows and circular lagoon.

Bora Bora

This narrow 7km long island paradise is home to several award-winning beaches.

Boracay, Philippines

The Job

Seychelles

The Seychelles are an archipelago of 115 islands off the east coast of Africa.

The Job

Fiji

One of the most popular island escapes in the world, the nation nestled in the Indian ocean consists of over 1,190 coral islands.

Maldives

Heart-shaped Mnemba can be found 1km from the island of Zanzibar (off the east African coast) and is privately owned.

Mnemba Island – Zanzibar

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