The little known cute islands you never knew existed

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It’s a fantasy every travel enthusiast has, to escape to an idyllic quite island that’s only known to them, far away from other people. The conundrum is that most islands have become cliché and those that have been discovered lost their charm since they attract millions of people from across the globe. How does your treat meet your expectations when all you do is compete with other tourists for a spot and other resources at the beach? If looking for a true relaxed holiday, forget about the big names. These little known islands will give you the best slices of an island paradise.
Fakarava,
Little is known about the Fakarava since it is overshadowed by popular neighbours like Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea. But this pristine Polynesian island has a lot to explore and discover. Its sweet natural look is made by how it is enveloped by a coral reef and blue lagoon waters. Its pink sand beaches make it appetizing and it has an undiscovered scuba diving experience that would no doubt be your peak draw to this destination.
Surin islands, Thailand
Speaking of islands with pristine coral reefs, then there is no way through which the Surin islands can miss in your list. Located about 40 miles from Thailand’s Phang Nga province, the Surin island is a place you would want to be for a cool, quite, beautiful holiday. It for a fact takes the exotic and unspoilt to a whole new level. Its magnificent chiselled rock formations raising straight from the sea makes is elegant. It is ideal for nature hike and scuba diving, and if you are passionate about animals then there’s plenty to discover here!
Monhegan island, Maine
Monhegan island is a car free destination, and this gives more people the desire to have a glimpse at what it really looks like. To anyone who gets here by default and has never had about it, it would be like an invention or a very great discovery, but yes it exists. Its full time residents who are basically fishermen are around 75. It takes about one hour in a ferry from Maine to get to this place and the beauty and simplicity of the villages around this place would make you imagine you are in another planet.
Lamu, Kenya
If looking to have a holiday treat in an African rare island, then Lamu in Kenya would be a real kill. Lamu’s golden sands resting in front of the Indian ocean are aesthetically attractive. The tiny villages, the breeze and its gentle daily life would give you a good reason to choose it as your next travel destination again. At Shela beach, you would a have a fantastic swimming time. As a mode of transport you will be thrown back to the ancient world by a slow ride on a donkeys back. The pleasant atmosphere, coral reef and the gently moving waters in Lamu makes it one of its kind.

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