Palau may be a scuba diver's paradise, but it also has much more to offer when you're not under water - a wonderful combination of history, culture and nature.

Spectacularly photographic tropical islands with some of the most varied and beautiful dive sites and unique snorkeling opportunities in the world. These are the hallmarks of Palau.

This article lists highlights of the islands that form the island group called Polynesia (one part of Oceania) including New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands, French Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga, Wallis and Futuna, Nieu, the Cook Islands, American Samoa, Easter Island, Rotuma, Tuvalu, Midway and Tokelau

This article lists highlights of the islands that form the island group called Melanesia (one part of Oceania in the South Pacific) including New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Maluku Islands, Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Raja Ampat Islands, Vanuatu, Schouten Islands, and Norfolk Island.

This article lists highlights of the islands that form the island group called Micronesia (one part of Oceania in the Pacific Ocean) including Kiribati, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Wake Island.

Within the 83,000 square miles of the Aegean Sea, it hosts thousands of islands and islets, less than 100 of which have more than 100 inhabitants. But within those islands they hold thousands of years of history, culture and spectacular natural beauty.

When most people talk about "the Caribbean" they think of specific islands, like Jamaica or St. Lucia or Barbados. But many don't realize that the Caribbean region actually has over 100 main islands plus thousands of small islets and cays! How many can you name?

When you think island travel and the U.S., does your mind automatically think only of Hawaii? Then read on and find out the thousands of other island travel opportunities that are part of the U.S.!

Do you feel the need to escape the winter cold and grayness? Do you want a tropical spring break but hesitate because you want peace and quiet - not sharing your beach with a thousand over-indulging college students? Try Saint Lucia!

Swindle Island, on the Inside Passage of the British Columbia coast, offers an excellent eco-cultural tour opportunity spanning learning the history of the local First Nations, hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, especially the search for the rare Spirit Bear.