island resorts
Oceanside vacation destinations
Island resorts are vacation destinations on islands, typically offering beaches, tropical climate, and comprehensive amenities—lodging, dining, and activities in one location.
The term evokes luxury escapes: They honeymooned at an island resort in the Maldives.
Many operate as all-inclusive properties where guests rarely need to leave the grounds.
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- scuba divingSwimming with air tanks
- atollRing-shaped reef island
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
- tropical climateWarm, rainy year-round conditions
infinity pool · overwater · sandbar · archipelago · marine sanctuary · local cuisine · reef conservation · tiki bar · all-inclusive · seaplane · coral reef · paddleboarding · artisan markets · beach volleyball · palm trees · sea breeze · sunset cruise · fine dining
- resort typesbeach resorts, ski resorts, spa resorts, mountain resorts, golf resorts
- travel activitiessightseeing, beaches, guided tours, tours, museums
- OceaniaFiji, New Zealand, Australia, Samoa, Tonga
- hotel typesboutique hotels, one star, historic hotels, two star, three star
- reef tourismsnorkeling, scuba diving, diving, glass bottom boats, marine parks
- Thai beachesLong Beach
island resortsmountain resorts
Highland vacation destinations
ski resorts · mountain lodges · lakeside cabins · alpine chalets