Florianopolis, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, is located on the beautiful island of Santa Catarina, which is itself widely referred to as Florianopolis.
This throbbing destination has the best standard of living of any in Brazil, and the residents know how to enjoy themselves.
The island is famous for its long stretches [...]
Ranging from Bratislava to Korman in southwestern Slovakia, Zitny Ostrov (Rye Island) is Europe’s largest river island. It is so big that most visitors are not aware of being on one. It lies between the Danube, and its slower flowing off-shoot the Little Danube, in the Danubian Plain.
Several rivers flow across it and the rich [...]
One of Mexico’s biggest islands, Cozumel, is located 20 km (12 miles) from the mainland, and 60 km (36 mi) south of Cancun. It’s a flat, limestone island in the shape of a handgun, and sprinkled by dozens of cenotes (water-filled holes), many with their own marine forms, which are an extra attraction for swimmers [...]
Often known as Straddie by the locals, North Stradbroke Island is the postcard beach get-away. Just 30 km (19 miles) southeast of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, it is positioned at the southern end of Moreton Bay. At 30 km (19 mile) long, it is one of the world’s sand islands, featuring gorgeous beaches, a [...]