There are the Hawaiian islands, and then there are the islands that remain under the radar of mainstream travelers. If you’re looking for an out-of-the-way, private destination, check out Travel & Leisure’s compilation of the best secret oases to visit.
Here are just some of the highlights:
- Fan of mystery writer Stieg Larson? Check out Sandön, setting for the wildly popular Millennium thriller trilogy.
- Did you see Mamma Mia? That story was set on the island of Skopelos. Hidden coves, Byzantine churches, and Kastani Beach, featured in the Hollywood movie, will delight.
- Wanna go somewhere where the night hardly arrives? At Breiðafjörður Bay, Iceland, summer daylight shines for up to 21 hours!
- Or travel two hours by plane from Santiago to find the place that inspired the novel Robinson Crusoe. San Juan Bautista houses the Crusoe Island Lodge with rooms made out of recycled materials and wood from the local area.
- But if you want to stay closer to home, Lummi Island, Washington, is a great choice. This nine-square mile island has working farms and fields. Stay at Willows Inn and enjoy chef Blaine Wetzel’s fine cooking.
If none of the above strikes your traveling fancy, watch the T&L slideshow for more ideas.
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