What is the most beautiful island in the world?

From turquoise-lagoon atolls and volcanic dramatic cliffs to ancient ruins perched above the sea, these islands represent the full breadth of what our planet calls paradise. Where would you go?

1. 1
   Bora Bora

   French Polynesia's crown jewel, famous for its iconic overwater bungalows and impossibly turquoise lagoon.
2. 2
   Santorini

   Greece's most iconic island, with white-washed buildings and blue-domed churches perched dramatically above the volcanic caldera.
3. 3
   Maldives

   A nation of over 1,000 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, known for its pristine white sand, crystal clear water and marine biodiversity.
4. 4
   Bali

   Indonesia's Island of the Gods, blending ancient temples, terraced rice paddies, lush jungle, and world-class surf beaches.
5. 5
   Palawan

   The Philippines' most stunning island province, home to the Puerto Princesa underground river, crystal lagoons, and limestone karsts.
6. 6
   Fiji

   An archipelago of over 300 islands in the South Pacific, beloved for its warm Fijian hospitality, coral reefs, and pink sand beaches.
7. 7
   Maui

   Hawaii's 'Magic Isle' combines volcanic mountain scenery, the world-famous Road to Hana, lush valleys, and golden beaches.
8. 8
   Seychelles

   A granite island nation in the Indian Ocean with some of the world's most extraordinary beaches, draped with sculpted boulders.
9. 9
   Faroe Islands

   An autonomous Danish archipelago in the North Atlantic, with jaw-dropping dramatic cliffs, waterfalls tumbling into the sea, and wild Nordic landscapes.
10. 10
    Sardinia

    Italy's second-largest island boasts the emerald Costa Smeralda, ancient Nuragic ruins, and rugged mountain terrain.
11. 11
    Galápagos Islands

    Ecuador's volcanic archipelago that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution, home to unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
12. 12
    Azores

    Portugal's mid-Atlantic island group, known for volcanic lakes, thermal hot springs, whale watching, and lush green landscapes.
13. 13
    Koh Phi Phi

    Thailand's most iconic tropical island group, famous for the stunning Maya Bay, limestone cliffs, and vibrant marine life.
14. 14
    Zanzibar

    Tanzania's Spice Island off the East African coast, with Stone Town's winding alleys, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters.