10 best islands for beach rest

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Moscow, on July 26 - news portal "Vesti.Ekonomika".

The Travel %26 Leisure edition summed up the results of annual poll of tourists and found out, what islands tourists consider the best for rest.



1. Java, Indonesia

Java — the island as a part of Indonesia. On the island there is the main sight Indonesia — Borobudur Temple.

This shrine of Buddhist religion represents model of Buddhist cosmology. The temple is included in the list of the major architectural and historical monuments of Specialized establishment United Nations concerning education, sciences and cultures and treats objects of the world heritage.

Java has rich history. Here remains of pithecanthropi and yavantropov were found. In Java the states Mataram, Madzhapakhit, Demak arose.

2. Bali, Indonesia

Bali — the island in the Malay Archipelago, in group of the Lesser Sunda Isles, as a part of the province of the same name Indonesia. It is washed from the South by the Indian Ocean, from the North — the Bali Sea of the Pacific Ocean. Development was received by surfing, diving, ecological and beach tourism.

Number of the tourists visiting Bali, quickly grows. On the island luxury hotels and modest inexpensive hotels are built to capture all social range of fans of travel.

inexpensive succeeded elite tourism. Now world famous stars come to Sanur at a wedding ceremony, and the European ministers spend holidays in "The Mediterranean club" in Nusa-Duah.

3. Lombok, Indonesia

Lombok — the island in the Malay Archipelago, in group of the Lesser Sunda Isles, as a part of Indonesia. It is washed from the South by the Indian Ocean, from the North — the Bali Sea of the Pacific Ocean.

of Foreign tourists attract both historical and cultural sights, and natural beauty of the island — the picturesque coast, volcanoes, the mountain rivers and falls.

Gili's Small archipelago is especially popular with a northwest tip of Lombok among fans of diving.

4. Maldives

Maldives — the state in South Asia, settling down on group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, being to the South from India.

the Main spheres of economy — service of tourists (28% of gross domestic product). Tourists are attracted by kilometers of lonely beaches, high quality hotels and very beautiful nature.

5. Uaikheke, New Zealand

Uaikheke — the island in New Zealand. Administratively Oklend is a part of the region. Now the island is the large resort and the favourite vacation spot for inhabitants Oklend.

In Uaikheke's southeast part is located the sea reserve of Te-Matuku which includes the bay of the same name, and also part of the passage of Uaikheke.

the Value of the reserve consists in big a variety of habitats: sea water and marsh grounds, coastal areas, low islands, shallows and deep-water sites in Uaikheke's passage.

6. Province of Palawan, Philippines

Province of Palawan — the island on Philippines, together with the neighboring islands makes the biggest province (of the same name) in the state.

Province of Palawan is recognized as paradise attracting travelers from all over the world. Here it is possible to meet both divers, and fans of the nature.

Province of Palawan is especially well-known for Puerto Princesa Underground River and archipelago El-Nido.

7. Mauritius, Mauritius

Mauritius — the island state in East Africa. The island Mauritius – one of parts of the state consisting of a set of islands. Wedding rounds and rest, fishing and diving, excellent resorts – here that attracts with

tourists on Mauritius.

8. Province of Cebu, Philippines

Province of Cebu — the island on Philippines. Many tourists go here to examine the tremendous nature, and also an interesting story.

On the island is many resorts, night clubs.

In addition, to tourists is pleasant to visit numerous sights.

9. Paros, Greece

Paros — one of Kikladsky islands as a part of Greece, of 196 sq.km. In Marpiss's village there is Nikos Perantinos's museum where works of this sculptor are exposed. This island to Greece possesses huge historical heritage.

the City of Parikiya - the island capital - stores a large number of architectural and historical monuments. Parian beaches are really very beautiful, and water in the Aegean Sea crystal-clear.

10. State of Tasmania, Australia

For developments tourism the government State of Tasmania encourages
– Hobart, beginning in Sydney in Day of gifts and finishing in Doc Konstitution in Hobart in 3-4 days, during holding an annual festival of food and Taste of Tasmania wine.