These Will Be the Hottest Islands to Visit in 2020

By Tracey Minkin
October 01, 2019
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From the Caribbean and Hawaii to Greece, Denmark, and Indonesia, these islands are the world’s best getaways. Just get there before everyone follows suit.
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Bequia

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Tucked into the lush embrace of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean, this barefoot-boho sister to Mustique has an up-and-coming chic that now includes bespoke jet service from Barbados via Bequia Air to one of its resorts, the charming Bequia Beach Hotel.  

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Corfu

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The beguiling island off Greece’s northwest coast is poised to trend with its rich culinary scene (a blend of Venetian and Greek influences, plus stunning olive and kumquat orchards) and the luxurious relaunch of a storied celebrity hideaway, the Domes Miramare, A Luxury Collection Hotel.

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The Faroe Islands

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This Danish archipelago in the North Atlantic is ready to become the new Iceland (so now’s the time to go), with 18 volcanic isles that are ruggedly breathtaking—and still under the radar.

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Oahu

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It’s all about Waikiki in 2020, with the recent openings of Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani (a multimillion-dollar transformation of the Waikiki Parc Hotel) as well as the ultra-haute ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki keeping Honolulu hot and trending.

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Raja Ampat Islands

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Indonesia’s romantic landscape of some 1,500 emerald isles amid sapphire waters is home to stunning marine biodiversity that makes it the world’s next great diving and snorkeling destination.

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