Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands in The World.
全球十大最美海岛
The Oxford Dictionary offers a drab definition of the word island, a piece of land surrounded by water.
牛津字典对“海岛”的解释枯燥乏味,一片被海洋环绕的陆地。
However, we know islands are one of the most beautiful places on earth.
但海岛确实是世界上最美丽的陆地之一。
If heaven exists, it must be an island.
如果天堂真的存在,那一定是一片美丽的海岛。
It offers a perfect escape from the busy life in the 21st century.
在21世纪,海岛为人们繁忙的生活增添了一些颜色。
A perfect patch of sand where you can rest and rejuvenate your body
一片能够让你修身养性的沙滩,
and a beautiful surrounding to refresh your mind is what everyone wants on their ideal holiday.
一片宁静祥和的环境,它可以洗刷你紧张的神经,这里绝对是你度假的理想选择。
Some islands are though a level or two above all and stand out for their enchanting beauty.
许多海岛的景色可谓世间少有,美丽的自然风光让人惊叹。
Today we present our list of the most beautiful places in the world.
我们为您列出了全球十大美丽海岛。
Ten: St.Lucia.
第十名圣卢西亚
St.Lucia is an island in the Caribbean that is famous not only for its golden beaches
圣卢西亚是加勒比海岛屿,这里不光有金黄色的沙滩,
but also for its interesting geography.
还有它独特的地理位置。
It has two volcanic mountains that rise 700m from the sea
该岛有两座海拔700米的火山,
and produce a stunning scenery that leaves a mark on the memory.
因火山而产生的美丽自然景观独具特色。
It has natural hot springs where you can heal and small fishing villages where you can explore.
这里有凝神的天然温泉,还有值得探寻的小渔村。
The island that remained largely unspoiled is becoming popular among all from adrenaline junkies to honeymooners.
这座小岛还没有遭到破坏,所以是探险爱好者和蜜月新婚夫妇的理想选择。
St.Lucia is also not as expensive as some of its neighboring islands.
较周边其他岛屿,这里的花销也不算大。
Nine: Kauai, Hawaii.
第九名夏威夷可爱岛
The oldest island in the Hawaiian chain is also regarded as the Garden Isle
它是夏威夷群岛最古老的岛屿,这里被誉为“花园岛”,
because of its lush green forest cover.
是因为这里郁郁葱葱的森林。
The island also has stunning waterfalls and an equally impressive coastline dotted with beautiful beaches.
这里的瀑布蔚为壮观,海岸边的沙滩更是非常迷人。
The blue seas around the island are populated by exotic tropical fishes as well as turtles and coral reefs.
周边海域有许多珍奇的海水鱼、乌龟和珊瑚礁。
Kauai is more laid back than nearby islands and has a more rural look than resplendent,
可爱岛较周边岛屿发展较为缓慢,所以它更具有远古氛围,
in fact some regions can only be explored by foot.
许多地区也只能徒步浏览。
Eight: Seychelles.
第八名塞舌尔
Located east of Africa, in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is a tropical wonderland worth visiting.
塞舌尔位于印度洋,非洲东部,这里是一片热带王国。
The remote island is almost unspoiled with crowd free beaches,
这片岛屿几乎没有遭到破坏,许多沙滩经常无人经过,
beautiful coral reefs and bright blue waters.
还有美丽的珊瑚礁和蔚蓝的大海。
It features white beaches having giant boulders and UNESCO protected jungles.
白沙滩上有美丽的巨石,还有受到联合国教科文组织保护的热带雨林。
The island also has a diverse population of colorful birds
这里的鸟类也是五颜六色,多种多样,
and other exotic animals including giant tortoises.
还有包括巨型海龟在内的珍奇动物。
Seven: Fiji.
第七名斐济
A favorite for many Australian tourists, Fiji is an archipelago of more than 300 islands in the South Pacific.
这里深受澳大利亚游客欢迎,斐济位于南太平洋,是一个由300多个岛屿组成的群岛。
Its tropical white sand beaches with turquoise waters attract many people all over the world
蔚蓝的大海,白色的沙滩风景吸引着全球无数游客流连,
who can enjoy their perfect holiday at one of Fiji's many luxury resorts or hotels.
游客可以在众多景区或是酒店度过一个安静祥和的假期。
Whether you love snorkeling, diving or surfing the locals will welcome you with happy smiles
不管你是浮潜,潜水还是冲浪爱好者,当地居民一定会热情欢迎你的到来,
and make your stay one to remember.
也一定会让你终身难忘。
If the cliched Caribbean getaway is not for you, be sure to explore Fiji.
如果加勒比风情没法吸引你,记得一定要来斐济看看。
Six: Maui, Hawaii.
第六名夏威夷毛伊岛
Maui is part of the Hawaiian Islands and has everything,
毛伊岛属于夏威夷群岛,这里可谓应有尽有,
great wildlife, a rich heritage of interesting culture and traditions.
珍奇的野生动物,历史悠久的传统与文化。
You can spend your time relaxing on the fine beaches of Maui,
你可以在沙滩上休闲放松,
enjoy a game with a friend on one of its golf courses and stay at one of their world class beach resorts.
和朋友在高尔夫球场一决高下,体验这里的顶级沙滩景观。
Maui has an interesting topography that includes a 10,000 foot volcano,
这里的地貌特征也非常有趣,包括海拔一万英尺的火山,
waterfalls and deep craters and multi-colored beaches.
壮观的瀑布,深不见底的火山口,还有呈现五彩的沙滩。
Maui attracts surfers and windsurfers from all over the globe.
冲浪和帆板爱好者齐聚于此。
It is also a popular scuba and snorkeling location.
这里也是潜水和浮潜的好去处。