With summer being just around the corner, many of us must be exploring where to spend the family vacations together. Fortunately, after two years of the pandemic, many countries have opened their borders to welcome tourists worldwide. As per the experts` opinions, travelling is expected to take a boom this year. Why not? The pandemic has made us realize that travelling should never be taken for granted. We all deserve to spend a relaxing time with our family and folks. And after all, who doesn`t want to have a break from daily busy life.

We have made your research accessible and sorted out the best islands to spend a fantastic summer vacation. So let the scrolling begin to find out the best islands to travel to ever!

Maui

Maui, a county in the U.S. state of Hawaii, is known for its beautiful beaches. Maui is full of exciting activities that you wouldn`t want to miss this summer. The island is blessed with fascinating mountains, the sacred Iao Valley, rich history, culture, famous cuisine, and magnificent sunrise and sunset views. People often choose this location to plan their dream destination wedding, or perfect honeymoon. The beautiful Maui offers something for everyone. Maui`s most worth visiting spot is the Haleakala National Park (Haleakala means `house of the sun`). The sunrise view from the top of Haleakala is one of the best things to do on Maui. Hawaii offers rich culture and a lot of historical places to explore. The island is famous for its traditional festivals, art, music and dance for everyone to enjoy.

Santorini, Greece

The beautiful Greek island grabs the attention of many tourists around the world. With its bright white houses, colorful villages, and famous sunsets, Santorini is absolutely a must-see destination. Santorini has a lot of options on what to see and do, especially in summer. You have a lot of activities to do, including the boat/cruise trip around Santorini. You can stop at many delicious restaurants with a mesmerizing sunset view during the journey. If you want to have a relaxing time and enjoy meals by the seaside, you can spend your day at Perissa Beach. If you prefer water adventures, Kamari Beach is also an excellent option. The most significant spot to visit at Santorini is Ancient Akrotiri, destroyed by a volcanic eruption in the 17^th century BC. When in Santorini, we cannot recommend visiting this fantastic archaeological place highly enough.

Maldives

There is no way you could miss a chance at experiencing life on the real islands. Made up of 1200 islands, the country consists of 99% water and only 1% land. It is known as paradise on earth. The sparkling turquoise sea, luxury resorts, white sand beaches, pampering spas and romantic restaurants make the Maldives a dream destination. Suppose you are wondering about things to do in the Maldives. In that case, you have a variety of activities to discover like cruise dinner, snorkelling, scuba diving, island hopping, fishing, underwater restaurant, jungle cinema and many more.

Koh Samui, Thailand

The islands in Thailand are among the most stunning in the world. Koh Samui offers a lot to see and explore, like the serene beaches, Ang Thong National Marine Park, boat trips, water sports, Fisherman`s Village, luxury hotels and beautiful waterfalls. The nightlife at Koh Samui is as fun as anywhere in Thailand. The island is exciting for party lovers as there are dance parties, music, and fire shows happening throughout the night till sunrise. The local street and beach malls will make you fill your bags with loads of gifts for your loved ones when it comes to shopping. While you’re here, do not forget to witness full moon nights at a peaceful beach. If you are travelling to Koh Samui with kids, then Pink Elephant Samui Water Park is your place to go. The park features a variety of fun rides for the whole family to enjoy and refresh. Another main attraction at Koh Samui is ATV Quad Tour which takes you on a trip to explore waterfalls, mountains, coconut groves and rubber plantations.

Islands are a perfect family escape to experience fun with comfort altogether. So, get ready and pack your bags for a successful trip to your favorite island.