Vacation On A Deserted Island
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Although it’;s thought that the first deserted island vacation happened in 1820, when four shipwrecked sailors spent two years on Henderson Island. They were rescued by an American whaler after a year and a half. But I guess we could say that the first ever vacation on a deserted island happened in 1194. A Norwegian known as Torfinn Parmarsson was captured after engaging in a naval battle with King Sverrir of Norway. And then he became Sverrir’s prisoner for six winters (3 years), until he escaped and hid out on a deserted island for almost nine years, before returning to Norway. He used to hide out on the beach during the day, and climb an island hillside at night as to avoid being seen by anyone. Read more: http://holidaycheck.co.uk/travel-blog/vacation-deserted-island/
I just got back from vacationing on a deserted island. Actually, that’s not true. I didn’t get back yet. It takes over a month to travel across the world, and then another week or so to get to a deserted island somewhere in the Carribean. I’m sick of waiting, though — writing this post to pass the time. Here are my top picks for blogs I want to write when I return from vacationing on a deserted island:
They say that whoever dies with the most toys wins. I don’t know who “they” are, but I’m pretty confident they don’t spend their vacations on deserted islands.
Vacation On A Deserted Island
Imagine yourself relaxing on a deserted island with the sun shining down. You’re looking out over the beautiful blue ocean, and suddenly you spy a dolphin leaping out of the water and racing to shore. The dolphin is coming right towards you!
You think of an island getaway, and certain heavy hitters likely rush to mind: Bali, Hawaii, Santorini. The big-shot isles of the world certainly have their place on any dream travel list, but there are secret, unknown islands hidden all around the globe that you can visit — if you know where to look.
Those wanting to get far off the grid can head to Rodrigues, an itty-bitty volcanic dot in the vast Indian Ocean, hundreds of nautical miles from neighbors in any direction. Mystery lovers could opt for the Nordic island of Sandön, where the foggy, forested landscape has inspired many a crime novel (perhaps you’ll read one there for a real thrill). Prefer something closer to home? On North Carolina’s Outer Banks, there’s an island so remote, most state residents have no idea it exists.
Whatever your daydream, you’ll find a destination to match it on our list of relatively unknown islands around the world.
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Vietnam: Côn Đảo
The Vietnamese island of Phú Quốc might be considered a mini Phuket, but those looking to get far off the beaten path head to Côn Đảo, a little-known archipelago off Vietnam’s southeastern coast. An hour-long flight from Ho Chi Minh City brings you to Côn Sơn, the largest (and only inhabited) member of the 16-island chain. Here, soaring granite cliffs border deserted beaches and crystal-blue water — imagine a tropical Amalfi Coast without the crowds. Most Côn Sơn accommodations are hostel-like budget spots, though there are a handful of boutique resorts, like the upscale Poulo Condor Boutique Resort and Spa and Six Senses Con Dao. Rent a motorbike or hire a private guide to take you to the area’s most remote spots, including a 19th-century hilltop lighthouse and the spectacular Dam Tre Bay lagoon.
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Indonesia: Gili Trawangan
Searching for the Bali of, say, 1970? Head to Gili Trawangan, a tiny island near Lombok dotted with laid-back cafés, surf schools, and dive centers. No motorized traffic is allowed here, so it’s up to your own two feet to walk or bike everywhere you go. The daily agenda involves nothing more than fishing, diving, or kicking back with a cold beer at Scallywags or Le Petit Gili, a charmingly ramshackle bar and eatery. On the southern coast, Pondok Santi Estate has thatched-roof bungalows scattered about the 17 acres of tropical grounds, a one-time coconut plantation. Hop the ferry to Mount Rinjani, an active volcano on Lombok.
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Portugal: Pico
When Columbus made his world-changing expedition, Pico was considered a last outpost before you, well, fell off the earth — and the island still feels almost as remote as it did in 1492. Those who make the ferry or flight are met with wines unlike anywhere else and footpaths weaving through beautifully eerie lava landscapes. In the middle of a UNESCO-designated vineyard is the PocinhoBay, where six chic basalt bungalows take in views of the Atlantic. For dinner, head to Ancoradouro to sample regional specialties such as polvo guisado (stewed octopus).
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Sweden: Sandön
There’s a reason Swedish crime writers Stieg Larsson and Viveca Sten chose Sandön as a setting for their thrillers: the island is covered in a forest of moss and pine trees, and light fog dependably shrouds the windblown beaches. Check in to the modern Sands Hotell or the sweet eight-room Missionshuset Bed & Breakfast both in the lone Sandön village of Sandhamn. At Sandhamns Värdshus, a historic restaurant and pub open year-round, feast on classic Swedish dishes such as house-marinated herring and pytt i panna, a traditional hash with fried egg and beets. Rent a mountain bike from Sandhamnsguiderna and pedal through the forest to Trouville, Sandön’s best stretch of sand.
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British Virgin Islands: Scrub Island
The name may suggest otherwise, but a trip here hardly constitutes roughing it. Once a pit stop for explorers, this island was virtually uninhabited for decades — until the luxe Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina opened its doors. What to expect? Spacious hillside villas, sea kayaking, and island-hopping day trips. Hike to the top of the island for an unforgettable sunrise.
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Greece: Skopelos
An hour ferry ride from Skiathos (or 15 minutes on a high-speed boat), the island of Skopelos is so picture-perfect (hidden coves, blue-roofed tavernas, hundreds of Byzantine-era churches) that Hollywood chose its Kastani Beach as a set for “Mamma Mia.” Nearly every room at the seasonal Adrina Resort & Spa and its sister property Adrina Beach Hotel look out onto the turquoise Aegean. After a dinner of lobster pasta and slow-cooked lamb kleftiko at waterfront The Muses, walk along the beach-hugging road to the open-air Mercurius Cocktail Bar or the hilltop Anatoli for ouzo and live rebetika music.
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Belize: Caye Caulker
There’s nary a traffic light on this colorful, laid-back island — a five-mile strip of land that’s barely a 10-minute flight from Belize City. Water activities are the name of the game here: snorkel among nurse sharks and stingrays or scuba dive in the underwater caves of Blue Hole. Aboveground, try the meat pies and rum cake baked daily at Reina’s, or whole grilled lobster and jerk chicken at Dee N’ D’s, a Caribbean barbecue spot right on the water. On the eastern side of the caye, the beachfront Colinda Cabanas has 14 brightly painted suites and cabanas, all with kitchens and outdoor space, tucked amid the palms and almond trees.
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Iceland: Flatey
Don’t expect to see much night sky here: In summer, daylight shines for up to 21 hours on this one-mile, car-free hideaway in Breiðafjörður Bay. Lush meadows, multicolored timber houses, and incredible birdlife dot the scenery, and the mainland’s Snæfellsjökull volcano is always within eyeshot. In town, Hotel Flatey stays true to simple Scandinavian design (blond-wood furniture, whitewashed walls), and the downstairs restaurant is a superb spot for local, fresh, seafood-centric fare. Swing by Iceland’s oldest (and smallest) library, built in 1864.
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Malta: Gozo
This tiny Mediterranean island is where Odysseus was “held captive” by Calypso after the Trojan War. Take one look at the landscape, and it’s no wonder he stayed seven years. Rolling hills, crumbling castle walls, and a Bronze Age fortress are some of the most endearing features. Check in to the upscale Hotel Ta’ Cenc & Spa overlooking the sea from the island’s highest point. From there, it’s a short drive to rugged Dwejra Bay, where you can take a dip and gaze upon the famous limestone arch. Head to the ancient village of Xangra for a hearty meal of fish soup, pasta with rabbit sauce, and fig ice cream at Oleander Restaurant. Bring home handblown objéts d’art from Gozo Glass.
