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Escape to the World's Most Spectacular IslandsThis guidebook leads you on an irresistible tour of some of the most magnificent islands around the globe—from tiny isles to island nations, and from the well-trod to the totally uninhabited. Whether it's the history and charm of islands like Mont-Saint-Michel (France) and Ocracoke (United States) or the unspoiled vistas of far-flung places like Antarctica and Polynesia's Tuvalu, you'll discover a host of islands you'd love to visit—or stay on forever.The book includes contact information and details on transportation and accommodations to make trip-planning easy. A geographical index helps you find destinations quickly.Choose Your Own Island AdventureGreat escapes: unspoiled beaches, tropical retreats, exotic hideawaysLeisure and pleasure: sun worshiping, land and water sports, nightlifeNature and wildlife: lush landscapes, nature preserves, rare speciesCities and countries: vibrant metropolises, independent nations, city enclavesHistory and mystery: ancient marvels, cultural treasures, spiritual centersFind travel news & deals, expert advice, and connect with fellow travelers at Frommers.com
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Escape to the World’s Most Spectacular Islands The book includes contact information and details on transportation and accommodations to make trip-planning easy. A geographical index helps you find destinations quickly. Choose Your Own Island Adventure • Great escapes: unspoiled beaches, tropical retreats, exotic hideaways • Leisure and pleasure: sun worshiping, land and water sports, nightlife • Nature and wildlife: lush landscapes, nature preserves, rare species • Cities and countries: vibrant metropolises, independent nations, city enclaves • History and mystery: ancient marvels, cultural treasures, spiritual centers Find travel news & deals, expert advice, and connect with fellow travelers at Frommers.com $19.99 USA/$23.99 CAN/£14.99 UK 500 extraordinary islands This guidebook leads you on an irresistible tour of some of the most magnificent islands around the globe — from tiny isles to island nations, and from the well-trod to the totally uninhabited. Whether it’s the history and charm of islands like Mont-Saint-Michel (France) and Ocracoke (United States) or the unspoiled vistas of far-flung places like Antarctica and Polynesia’s Tuvalu, you’ll discover a host of islands you’d love to visit — or stay on forever. 500 extraordinary islands B R A Z I L Brasélia BOLIVIA PARAGUAY Cordoba Salvador La Paz Belo Horizonte Rio de Janeiro ~ Sao Paulo CHILE URUGUAY Montevideo Buenos Aires Pôrto Alegre ARGENTINA FALKLAND/MALVINAS ISLANDS South Georgia ERITREA lf Gu OMAN YEMEN Aden of ETHIOPIA Addis Ababa SUDAN CENTRAL AFRICAN Lagos REPUBLIC CAMEROON NIGERIA Khartoum NIGER CHAD Jeddah SOUTH AT L A N T I C OCEAN Harare Dar es Salaam Cape Town LESOTHO Durban SOUTH AFRICA Delhi NEPAL Lahore Irkutsk BHUTAN Wuhan CAMBODIA China Sea C H I N A Beijing Tianjin MONGOLIA Ulaanbaatar Chennai INDIAN OCEAN SRI LANKA Colombo Bangalore Singapore Seoul East China Sea Shanghai SOUTH Pusan KOREA Celebes Sea PHILIPPINES Perth Sapporo Sea of Okhotsk VANUATU Tasman Sea Auckland FIJI NEW ZEALAND North Island NEW CALEDONIA Brisbane Sydney Canberra Tasmania Adelaide Melbourne AUSTRALIA