Israel made headlines last winter with its lightning-fast rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, and it was a gambit that paid off-at first. Known for its limestone cliffs and elusive birds of paradise, the islands are best explored on Aqua Expeditions’ new 15-suite yacht Aqua Blu. This year, joining Bali on the list of your favorite islands, is the stunningly untouched Raja Ampat archipelago, off the northwest coast of New Guinea. ![]() The capital, Jakarta, is one of the largest megacities in the world with a population of more than 30 million, while Sumatra and Borneo are home to our arboreal primate cousins, the orangutans. From east to west, the unknowably vast archipelago stretches some 3,200 miles, or about the distance from New York City to Dublin, with a diverse array of landscapes and settings. ![]() But “the Island of the Gods” is just one in a chain that’s so expansive the country’s own government doesn’t even know how many islands there are, with high-end estimates topping out at 18,307. With its unparalleled combination of stunning Hindu temples and laid-back surf towns, Bali is rightfully beloved by honeymooners and those looking for a spiritual reset-we know you read Eat, Pray, Love.
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