Posted on June 12, 2010 by adhimaswijaya
Setiap pulau memiliki keunikan dan karakteristil masing-masing, Berikut
ini adalah pulau-pulau terindah di dunia karena keunikannya dan
banyaknya wisatawan yang berkunjung, semoga Indonesia dapat menjadikan
dan mengelola pulaunya sehingga dikunjungi banyak wisatawan
Pertama (1st)
Usedom: The Singing Island
Germany
Though anchored to the German coast with bridges at both north and
south ends (and a railway over the northern bridge), Usedom lies so far
east that the eastern tip is actually part of Poland — you can walk down
the beach from Ahlberg to the large commercial port of Swinoujscie. But
it’s the German side that’s the tourist magnet, a beloved getaway since
the early 19th century; Usedom has been nicknamed the “Bathtub of
Berlin.” Usedom’s other nickname, “the singing island,” came about
because the white sand of its 25-mile strand is so fine that it squeaks
when you walk on it. A handful of nearby “wellness hotels” and thermal
baths preserve old-world spa traditions. Landscaped garden promenades,
open-air concert pavilions, and tree-lined side streets hark back to
genteel seaside holiday traditions; each resort town also has a long
pleasure pier extending into the Baltic, where you can still envision a
parade of ladies with parasols and bustled dresses and gents in well-cut
linen suits.
Kedua (2nd)
Bora Bora: Romantic Heaven on Earth
French Polynesia
Nothing says “ultimate honeymoon” quite like Bora Bora. The word is
out — and has been for some time — about this French Polynesian island’s
extraordinary natural beauty, and Bora Bora’s remoteness and high
prices have kept the island’s luxurious mystique intact. Enchanting Bora
Bora belongs to the exclusive,
“so-preposterously-gorgeous-it-doesn’t-seem-natural” club of travel
destinations. Even the most jaded globe-trotter duly drops his jaw when
confronted with the spectacle of the lagoon and the iconic silhouette of
Mount Otemanu in the background. Many visitors, in fact, never get
farther than that perfect tableau of paradise, but excursions to the
main island and its lofty interior are how you’ll get to the real heart
of Bora Bora.
Ketiga (3rd)
Prince Edward Island: Beyond Green Gables
Canada
Sometimes all the Anne of Green Gables hoopla around Prince Edward
Island gets to be a bit much. How can a century-old series of children’s
books define an entire Canadian province? Drive around PEI’s low
rolling hills blanketed in trees and crops, and that bucolic past
celebrated in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s books makes sense after all. Beyond
the jagged coast with its inlets and historic fishing villages, you’ll
discover that small farms make up the island’s backbone. You can get in
touch with the island’s Acadian heritage at the five Rusticos: the
coastal villages of North Rustico, South Rustico, Rusticoville, Rustico
Harbour, and Anglo Rustico. This inevitably brings you to Cavendish, the
vortex of Anne of Green Gables country. You can see the farmstead that
started it all, Green Gables, a solid white mid-19th-century farmhouse
with green shutters (and, naturally, green gable points) that belonged
to cousins of author Montgomery.
Keempat (4th)
Gorgona: Welcome to the Jungle
Colombia
It hasn’t taken long for nature to regain complete control of Gorgona
Island. From the 1950s to the 1980s, this landmass in the Pacific was a
maximum security prison — Colombia’s Alcatraz — but the facility was
closed and declared a natural national park in 1985; the jail buildings
are now overgrown with dense vegetation, complete with monkeys swinging
from vine to vine. Gorgona is one of those places where the natural
environment is almost comically inhospitable to humans. Visitors who
come ashore at Gorgona today are strictly supervised, limited to groups
of 80 at a time, and forbidden from wandering too far away from the
coastline, for fear of encountering deadly critters. Gorgona shelters a
wealth of endemic plant and animal species in its rainforests, including
the small (and endangered) blue lizard of Gorgona. Gorgona also has
some of the finest sandy beaches in Colombia, backed by palm trees and a
thick curtain of green, letting you know that the creepy-crawly jungle
is never far away on this island.
Kelima (5th)
Malta: Crossroads of the Mediterranean
Walking the streets of most any Maltese town, you get the vague sense
that you’re in some kind of greatest hits of European architecture — a
little London here, echoes of Paris there, maybe a touch of Rome in that
baroque church facade. And it’s no wonder: the Phoenicians, the
Carthaginians, the Romans, the knights of St. John, the French, and the
British all swept in from their respective compass points and left
indelible reminders of their conquests. Malta today is a modern and
well-run island nation, with its illustrious laurels of history on full
view. The walled city of Mdina, on Malta proper, is superbly evocative
of the island’s medieval era. Descendants of the noble families —
Norman, Sicilian, and Spanish — that ruled Malta centuries ago still
inhabit the patrician palaces that line the shady streets here. In
summer, the coastal resort towns of Sliema and St. Julian’s, just
outside Valletta, come alive with holidaymakers and yacht-setters, and
the cafe-filled promenades fronting the teal sea are the epitome of the
Mediterranean good life.
Keenam:(6th)
Lamu: Exotic Enclave
Kenya
Just 2 degrees south of the Equator, off the east coast of Kenya,
Lamu is a place that seems stuck in time. For centuries, it was a
bustling Indian Ocean port of call and an important link in the spice
trade; that atmosphere is totally palpable here today. Lamu is like an
exotic stage set that also happens to have amazing beaches. The streets
of Lamu are quiet, cool, and car-free, lined with thick-walled white
stone buildings, their arches and decorative cutouts evoking the
centuries of Muslim influence here; Lamu was founded by Arab traders in
the 1400s. The entire island has one proper town — the busy Lamu Town,
which, as the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East
Africa, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Monuments here include the
turreted Lamu Fort and Riyadha Mosque (both from the 19th Century), but
the most interesting sights are the much more ancient, nameless
traditional houses, some of which date back to Lamu Town’s 14th-century
foundations.
Ketujuh (7th)
Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego: El Fin del Mundo
Argentina and Chile
Several centuries ago, the only inhabitants of the southern extremity
of South America were the native Yahgan Indians. To survive in the
inhospitable climate of this land, the Yahgans made ample use of fire.
The campfires continuously burning here were so numerous and so bright
that when the first Europeans to explore the region saw them from the
sea, they called the whole place Tierra del Fuego (“Land of Fire”).
Today, the name Tierra del Fuego applies to the group of islands that
make up the southern tips of both Argentina and Chile. Isla Grande — as
its name suggests — is the largest landmass in the archipelago, with
territories belonging to both those countries. Not far from Isla Grande,
though it’s actually a separate small island in the Tierra del Fuego
group, is the real southernmost tip of South America and one of the most
fabled sites in the story of seafaring: Cape Horn. Before the opening
of the Panama Canal in 1914, rounding “the Horn” was the only way for
ships to get between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, and its
hostile waters were — and still are — notorious for the challenges they
posed to sailors. Strong winds and currents, enormous waves, and even
icebergs sent many a seaman to his watery grave.
Kedelapan:(8th)
Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego: El Fin del Mundo
Argentina and Chile
Several centuries ago, the only inhabitants of the southern extremity
of South America were the native Yahgan Indians. To survive in the
inhospitable climate of this land, the Yahgans made ample use of fire.
The campfires continuously burning here were so numerous and so bright
that when the first Europeans to explore the region saw them from the
sea, they called the whole place Tierra del Fuego (“Land of Fire”).
Today, the name Tierra del Fuego applies to the group of islands that
make up the southern tips of both Argentina and Chile. Isla Grande — as
its name suggests — is the largest landmass in the archipelago, with
territories belonging to both those countries. Not far from Isla Grande,
though it’s actually a separate small island in the Tierra del Fuego
group, is the real southernmost tip of South America and one of the most
fabled sites in the story of seafaring: Cape Horn. Before the opening
of the Panama Canal in 1914, rounding “the Horn” was the only way for
ships to get between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, and its
hostile waters were — and still are — notorious for the challenges they
posed to sailors. Strong winds and currents, enormous waves, and even
icebergs sent many a seaman to his watery grave.
Kesembilan (9th)
Mauritius: Sophisticated Paradise
Isolated in the Indian Ocean, 1,243 miles east of mainland Africa,
Mauritius may be tiny, but there’s never a shortage of things to do.
With a coastline ringed by coral reefs, and calm, clear, shallow lagoon
waters, the island is ideal for all sorts of water sports; the unspoiled
interior offers sights of spectacular natural beauty as well. Tourism
on Mauritius is a relatively new phenomenon, however, and so far it’s
definitely geared toward the higher-end traveler. Mauritius today is an
amalgam of Creole, Indian, Chinese, and French peoples (there was never
an indigenous population), with Creole and French the dominant flavors.
Its most famous resident, however, may have been the flightless dodo
bird, a rare species discovered here by the first Dutch visitors and
soon driven to extinction by the settlers’ wild pigs and macaques.
Kesepuluh:(10th)
Ile Sainte-Hélène & Ile Notre-Dame: Beaucoup Recreation
Montreal, Canada
Montreal’s richest repositories of recreational opportunities are its
two playground islands in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, Ile
Sainte-Hélène and Ile Notre-Dame. Developed for Montreal’s Expo 67, they
remain prime destinations for the 21st century. Ile Sainte-Hélène has
long been a fixture in Montreal’s history. Following the War of 1812,
defenses such as a fort, a powder house, and a blockhouse were built
here to protect the city. The island was converted into parkland in
1874, but Ile Sainte-Hélène returned to military duty in World War II.
Conversely, Ile Notre-Dame was built entirely from scratch, using 15
million tons of rocks excavated for tunnels for the Montreal Metro in
1965. The La Ronde Amusement park was built on Sainte-Hélène for the
exposition; operated today by Six Flags, it offers world-class roller
coasters and thrill rides. Most of the Expo 67 pavilions were dismantled
in the years following the fair; the pavilions of France and Quebec
became Ile Notre-Dame’s Montreal Casino and the American pavilion became
Ile St. Helene’s Biosphere attraction, which has exhibits on
environmental issues.
The next on :
The most beautiful island
Bali, Indonesia
The Island of Bali in Indonesia is an Ultimate Island and a perfect
holiday destination for people who are seeking adventure and a totally
relaxing moment. Bali has earned itself a long string of plaudits,
including the “Morning of the World,” “Island of the Gods” and the “Last
Paradise on Earth.” Although it has undergone much development, most of
the island still deserves those appellations. Its natural beauty, the
colorful Balinese Hindu festivals and the friendliness of the people
lure vacationers here again and again. The Bali Island is the most
popular and world renowned vacation paradise in Indonesia since year
after year, this island is voted by the readers of all major travel
magazines. The Island of Bali is most enchanting and amazing travel and
holiday destination in the whole world.
Bali Island: The Perfect Tropical Holiday Destination
The Island of Bali in Jakarta Indonesia offers a wide range of
attraction to tourist, visitors and adventure seekers. This island is
highly regarded by tourist and visitors as the “Ultimate Island” because
of its physical beauty and the climate is very pleasant all year-round.
This perfect island holiday destination is also offering various and
different customs to tourist. The Island of Bali has many amusements
available for visitors and tourist. There are also many inland and
offshore attractions. But there are also many attractions that rise
every now and then because of the number of tourist and visitors that
want them. Tourist especially Americans, Europeans and Australians like
to be here in this tropical island of Bali because of the unique blend
of modern facilities combined with traditional of past heritage.
Tropical Island of Bali Indonesia Tourist Spot
Beautiful Beaches and Lakes
The Island of Bali is blessed with world class white sand beautiful
beaches and beautiful nature. The endless sand beaches enveloped most of
Bali’s shores where silvery waves. The beaches of The Island of Bali
are amazing and magnificent. From the stretch of sand in Kuta, fenced
far in the South by the runway of Denpasar International Airport; the
peaceful elegance of Nusa Dua; the mysterious quietness and somberness
of Candidasa, as a temple dedicated to the sea goddess submerges; to the
spectacular sunsets of Lovina in the North. Since we are speaking of
beaches, there is one attraction that the beaches of Bali that attracts
most to the adventurers and especially the surfers, the waves. The
Tropical Island of Bali is one of the beat surfing destination in the
world. Experienced surfers around the world come here to Bali Island to
challenge the great and wildest waves. Not only the sea that gives
attraction in Bali Island but also Lakes. There are four lakes in Bali.
Lake Batur, the old crater of Mount Batur, is the largest. Kintamani
offers an excellent panoramic view of the lake, and the lake itself
effectively fences in the Bali Aga people in Trunyan. Lake Bratan, the
second largest, is near the town of Bedugul. Lake Buyan and Lake
Temblingan are also near.
Bali Island World Class Beach Resort
Bali Island Water Sports
Bali Island has many exciting activities to offer especially
watersports. Since This tropical island paradise has a tropical climate
all year round, this island is good for diving and watersports. There
are lots of diving operators that operate in Bali. The popular
watersports that Bali Island has to offer to tourist are kiteboarding,
kitsurfing, surfing, diving, offshore rafting and many more. The white
water rafting is the most popular waterport here in Bali and the
offshore rafting or ocean rafting comes next.
Bali Ultimate Island Vacation Paradise
Bali Island Surfing and Diving
The Tropical Island of Bali is an island paradise that is surrounded
by crystal clear blue water. Here in Bali Island, there is an all year
long sunshine and it gives a very good chance of many offshore
attractions. The Island of Bali is also popular for diving and
snorkeling in which are among the major attractions in Bali. Experienced
and novice divers around the globe will experience and many underwater
marine creatures such as beautiful and colorful coral reefs and tropical
fish. Bali diving sites offers a lot of beginners and professional
divers. There are abundant soft and ahrd coral reefs with a variety of
marine life such as dolphins, rays, turtle, sea snakes and moray eels.
There are many unexplored, unexploited and uninhibited dive sites in
Bali that are also best in diving. The waters of the Tropical Island of
Bali is offering magnificent waves that is perfect for surfing. Surfing
in Bali Island is introduced by Australian surfers in the 60’s. Because
of the good tropical climate in Bali, surfers can surf everyday.
Out-standing reef breaks are found in Kuta and Sanur. Sanur reef is a
real pleasure because, here you will find a tube-forming wave that will
carry you back to the seashore and in this way.