Best Island Vacations: 10 Islands Across Every Vacation Style
The classic Caribbean islands
Aruba, St. Lucia, Barbados, and Turks and Caicos are the four most-visited Caribbean islands for one-week stays. Pricing: Aruba $2,200 to $4,500 per person; St. Lucia $2,400 to $4,800; Barbados $2,500 to $5,000; Turks and Caicos $3,000 to $7,000 per person for a week. All four have strong weather (October through May), reliable tourism infrastructure, and distinct personalities.
Asian island classics
Bali and Phuket are the two most-visited Asian islands. Bali runs $1,500 to $3,500 per person for a week in shoulder season (September, October); peak December to March runs $2,500 to $5,000. Phuket runs $1,600 to $4,500 per person for a week. Both have strong budget options plus luxury tiers.
Mediterranean islands
Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete are the three most-visited Greek islands. Santorini: $2,000 to $4,500 per person for a week in shoulder; Mykonos: $1,800 to $3,800; Crete: $1,600 to $3,500.
Pacific and Hawaii
Maui is the strongest Hawaiian island for first-time Hawaii travelers at $1,800 to $4,500 per person for a week. Bora Bora and Fiji are the Pacific splurges at $8,000 to $25,000 per couple for a week. All three deliver iconic island experiences.
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