Who doesn’t love the sun, sand and beach? We bring you Top 10 island nations that you must visit at least once in your lifetime. With pristine beaches and stunning landscapes, these pictures will transport you to another world where life is slow, relaxed and easy-going. These countries might be just a dot on the world map, but they are superbly rich in their culture, heritage, flora & fauna and of course natural beauty.

1. Malta 

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The Azure Window – natural arch on the coast of the Maltese island Gozo

2. Maldives 

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Perfectly turquoise water of the lagoon in Maldives.

3. Philippines 

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Beautiful seascape in Philippines.

4. Havana Harbor Lighthouse 

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Castillo del Morro, the entrance to Havana Harbor, in Cuba.

5. Fiji 

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Paradise Island in South Sea

6. Japan 

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A beautiful sunset photo taken at Araha Beach, Okinawa, Japan.

7. Sri Lanka 

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The view at dawn, captured at the top of Adam’s Peak, a 2,200 metre tall mountain in Sri Lanka

8. Madagascar 

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Avenue Des Baobabs, Madagascar

9. Barbados 

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10. Samoa 

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Beach in Samoa