The allure of the island starts early. The image of a remote speck in the ocean, frilled by palm trees, lapped by deep-blue waves and (probably) concealing pirates, parrots and buried treasure is the stuff of childhood fantasy. And, for many of us, that enchantment spills over into adulthood. There’s something about an island’s sense of escape and isolation, the feeling of entering a separate world, the potential for adventure.
So, no wonder island-hopping is such an appealing prospect. What could be more romantic than a journey to not one, but multiple isles, linking a string of wildlife-rich, culturally diverse or geologically dramatic outposts?
But how to pick your archipelago? Do you want short, easy crossings by creaky old boats or are you happy to hop by plane? Do you…
