These are the tropical islands we have covered, each with a practical guide. Some are about beaches and reefs, others about volcanoes, so read the guide to see what fits your trip. Cyclone seasons, access and entry rules change, so check official sources before you book.
Maldives
The Maldives has 1,192 coral islands in 26 atolls. The average height is about 1.5 meters above the sea, so rising seas are the big question.
Hawaii
The islands were built by a hotspot in the middle of the Pacific, and on the Big Island you can still watch the volcano that built them erupt.
Palau
Limestone Rock Islands, a World Heritage site, plus a lake of stingless jellyfish. Check whether Jellyfish Lake is open before you plan around it.
Vanuatu
An archipelago of 83 islands on the Ring of Fire. Mount Yasur on Tanna is called the world's most accessible active volcano, and cyclone season runs from November to April.
Turks and Caicos
Tripadvisor travelers voted Grace Bay the best beach on Earth in 2016. Every beach is public and free, and only eight of the islands have people living on them.
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