<strong>Schiermonnikoog, the Netherlands:</strong> Schiermonnikoog in the West Frisian Islands is home to about 950 people -- perfect for a peaceful getaway.
Schiermonnikoog, the Netherlands: Schiermonnikoog in the West Frisian Islands is home to about 950 people -- perfect for a peaceful getaway.
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<strong>Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland:</strong> There are more puffins than people here, but human visitors -- especially birdwatchers --are richly rewarded.
Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland: There are more puffins than people here, but human visitors -- especially birdwatchers --are richly rewarded.
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<strong>Flores Island, Azores, Portugal:</strong> Spectacular Flores is one of the most remote islands in an already remote archipelago.
Flores Island, Azores, Portugal: Spectacular Flores is one of the most remote islands in an already remote archipelago.
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<strong>Naustholmen, Norway: </strong>This private island, owned by a Norwegian adventurer, hosts visitors for a range of outdoor experiences.
Naustholmen, Norway: This private island, owned by a Norwegian adventurer, hosts visitors for a range of outdoor experiences.
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<strong>Isle of Tiree, Scotland: </strong>Tiree is known for its mild climate, clean air and beautiful white sand beaches. It also hosts an annual music festival in July.
Isle of Tiree, Scotland: Tiree is known for its mild climate, clean air and beautiful white sand beaches. It also hosts an annual music festival in July.
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<strong>Berlengas archipelago, Portugal</strong>: About six miles off the coast from Peniche, the Berlengas archipelago is an excellent scuba diving destination.
Berlengas archipelago, Portugal: About six miles off the coast from Peniche, the Berlengas archipelago is an excellent scuba diving destination.
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<strong>Alicudi, Sicily, Italy: </strong>Wild and rugged, Aliduci is the least inhabited of the seven islands in the Aeolian chain off Sicily's northern coast.
Alicudi, Sicily, Italy: Wild and rugged, Aliduci is the least inhabited of the seven islands in the Aeolian chain off Sicily's northern coast.
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<strong>Skyros, Greece: </strong>For a more isolated experience in the Greek islands, set your sights north in the Aegean Sea to the island of Skyros in the Sporades chain.
Skyros, Greece: For a more isolated experience in the Greek islands, set your sights north in the Aegean Sea to the island of Skyros in the Sporades chain.
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<strong>Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland: </strong>Rathlin Island off the coast of Northern Ireland is home to only about 150 residents and thousands of nesting birds.
Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland: Rathlin Island off the coast of Northern Ireland is home to only about 150 residents and thousands of nesting birds.
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<strong>Fasta Åland, Finland: </strong>Fasta Åland is the largest island in this archipelago and home to Mariehamn, the administrative capital of the Åland Islands.
Fasta Åland, Finland: Fasta Åland is the largest island in this archipelago and home to Mariehamn, the administrative capital of the Åland Islands.
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