Top 10 Undiscovered Islands

• Introduction
• 1. Anegada
• 2. Cat Ba Island
• 3. Daufuskie Island
• 4. Fakarava
• 5. Îles de la Madeleine
• 6. Ischia
• 7. Lamu
• 8. Terre-de-Haut
• 9. Vis
• 10. Yap

Îles de la Madeleine

Remote, beautiful, and altogether unique, the stellar Îles de la Madeleine (or Magdalene Islands, in English), 130 miles off the coast of Quebec, are the ultimate off-the-path escape. Of the dozen islands that comprise this windswept archipelago, only seven are inhabited, six of which are connected only by sand dunes and long grassy reeds. The islands boast 200 miles of virgin beaches, the freshest seafood, and an uncomplicated atmosphere that make them a joy to visit. Given their northern location, summer is, not surprisingly, the best time to go. Of all the settlements here, Île du Havre aux Maisons is our favorite for its colorful houses, charming boardwalk, and salty pubs and restaurants rife with local character.

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