National Geographic
An Island-Hopping Adventure in the Seychelles
Join National Geographic Explorer and photographer Filipe DeAndrade as he adventures across the Seychelles in search of breathtaking views, wildlife, and wow-worthy moments.
Lonely PlanetAug 4
23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026
Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.
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- Fes el-BaliGuest houseFez, Moroccooldest section of the walled medina
- ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeylagoon-side town great for paragliding
- PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeytown with endless swathes of golden sand
- ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
- Nara ParkParkNara, Japanhome to over 1000 sika deer
- Tōdai-jiMuseumNara, Japantemple with one of the largest bronze Buddha images
- Alta Via 1TrailCortina d'Ampezzo, Italyclassic trek through the Dolomites
- Lake TaupoSightTaupo, New Zealandarea with hot-spring complexes
- Kerosene CreekSightRotorua, New Zealandwild-and-free thermal pool with hot waterfall
- HobbitonSightMatamata, New Zealandfilm set
- Waipoua ForestSightDargaville, New Zealandforest with towering kauri trees
- Taos PuebloSightTaos, United States1000-year-old Native American site
- Sangre de Cristos mountainsSightSanta Fe, United Statesmountain range in northern New Mexico
- Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaFestivalAlbuquerque, United Statesiconic balloon festival
- Bocas del ToroNeighborhoodBocas Town, Panamaarchipelago with beaches and watersports
- Samburu National ReserveSightMaralal, Kenyareserve with kopje-studded plains and acacia hills
- Maó (Mahón)NeighborhoodMaó, Spaincharismatic capital with Anglo-Spanish heritage
- CiutadellaNeighborhoodCiutadella de Menorca, Spainformer chief settlement with Anglo-Spanish heritage
- Camí de CavallsTrailMaó, Spain185km coastal circuit for hiking or biking
- SeychellesNeighborhoodVictoria, Seychellesarchipelago with palm trees and white-sand beaches
Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025
The Best Islands in the World: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
From India to Tanzania, these are the best islands—as voted by you.
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- Phuket TownNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandreceives fewer tourists than western beach areas
- Stone TownNeighborhoodZanzibar City, Tanzaniahistoric trade center with meandering lanes
- House of WondersMuseumZanzibar City, Tanzania19th-century building where the Sultan used to live
- North IslandSightVictoria, Seychelleshoneymoon destination for royals
- La DigueSightVictoria, SeychellesIn size, it is the fourth-largest granitic island of Seychelles after Mahé, Praslin, and Silhouette Island.
- Phi Phi IslandsSightKrabi, Thailandgroup of six islands between Phuket and Malacca
- Ko Phi Phi DonSightKrabi, Thailandlargest and most populated island of the group
- Ko Phi Phi LeSightKrabi, Thailandisland with stunning vistas and coastal stretches
- Cape PanwaNeighborhoodPhuket, Thailandquiet corner with luxury accommodations
- Radhanagar BeachSightPort Blair, Indiaserene beach on Havelock Island
- Elephant BeachSightPort Blair, Indiawater sports arena shores
- Baratang Limestone CavesSightPort Blair, Indiastriking natural corridors
- Cloud 9SightSiargao, Philippinesfamous surfing spot
- Faarumai WaterfallsSightPapeete, French Polynesiawaterfalls in the northern village of Tiarei
- TemaeSightMoorea, French Polynesiafavorite slice of coastline with coral reefs
- Sofitel Kia Ora MooreaHotelMoorea, French Polynesiahotel on Moorea's beach
- InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana ResortHotelBora Bora, French Polynesiaresort in Bora Bora
- FélicitéSightVictoria, Seychelles
- Catangnan-Cabitoonan BridgeSightSiargao, Philippines
- Siargao Island Sports and Tourism ComplexSightSiargao, Philippines
- InterContinental Tahiti Resort & SpaHotelPapeete, French Polynesia
- Tahiti La Ora Beach ResortHotelPapeete, French Polynesia