Best Tropical Island Vacations: 8 Islands That Deliver
Asian tropical islands
Bali and Phuket are the two most-visited Asian tropical islands. Bali shoulder-season week: $1,500 to $3,500 per person. Phuket week: $1,600 to $4,500 per person. Both have strong budget options plus luxury tiers. The Maldives is the luxury Asian island pick at $4,500 to $15,000 per person for a week.
Pacific tropical splurges
Bora Bora and Fiji are the two Pacific tropical splurges. Bora Bora overwater villas: $8,000 to $20,000 per couple for a week. Fiji island resorts: $5,000 to $15,000 per couple. Both deliver iconic tropical experiences with correspondingly high flight costs from the US.
Hawaii and Caribbean tropical
Maui is the single best-known tropical island destination from the US mainland. A mid-tier Maui week runs $1,800 to $4,500 per person. Caribbean tropical picks include Aruba ($2,200 to $4,500), St. Lucia ($2,400 to $4,800), and Barbados ($2,500 to $5,000) for a week each. All three have reliable weather and distinct personalities.
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