In Whitsunday, as the name suggests, you will find white sand beaches alongside a clear vibrant blue-green sea. In the winter season, you can watch impressive whales as they migrate northward, and any children visiting are sure to enjoy the water parks of the island. Whitsunday is also known for its Great Barrier Riff, which has been declared one of the wonders of the natural world and is inhabited by thousands of species of fish and other sea creatures that you won’t see anywhere else. If all this isn’t enough, the stunning white, blue and green landscapes of the island will make you rub your eyes and wonder if the spectacular sights before you are indeed real.
How do I get there? Whitsunday Island can be reached by internal flight from Australia through the cities of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns. There is also regular public transport from major cities in Australia to the city of Proserpine in Whitsunday, where you can take a taxi straight into the island.
8. Orkney, Scotland
Orkney sits north of Scotland and attracts many tourists thanks to its many 5,000-year-old archeological sites, which are also responsible for its name "Egypt of the North." Apart from ancient sites and natural landscapes in hypnotic green colors, Orkney is also known for its unique wild animals; if you look up you’ll see flocks of birds migrating northwards, and in the sea, you’ll see dolphins and even seals that display the area’s marine life in full splendor. Apart from wildlife, the climatic conditions of Orkney Island make it possible to see the northern lights and the island is known as the best place in Britain to see this electrifying phenomenon.
How do I get there? Orkney Island can be reached on less than an hour's flight from Scotland’s major cities: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and Aberdeen. You can also reach the island by ferry from nearby cities, but you have to consider that due to the weather and the state of the ocean they may be canceled.
