It might be one of the largest raised coral atolls on Earth, but this Pacific island is as petite as countries come. Home to a population of less than 1,650 people, Niue is a self-governing island state in free association with New Zealand.
Fourteen villages are dotted around the standalone land mass (which measures 100 square miles or 260sq/km) of which Alofi is the capital. Its coast is varied with sections of high sea cliffs, secluded coves, caves and enticing pools.
This far-flung archipelago might only be home to 3,000 humans, but around 70% of the world’s population of black-browed albatross call the desolate Falkland Islands home. If you like untouched seascapes, wild weather and birds, then this collection of 700-plus islands strewn 400 miles (650km) off the southeast coast of South America is pretty perfect.
The isolated and sparsely populated British overseas territory has a total land area of around 4,700 square miles (12,000sq km), roughly half of Wales in the UK or the state of Connecticut. It has two main islands: East Falkland (home to the capital and, in fact, only town Stanley) and West Falkland.
Take a tour with a local guide to find out how the low-lying archipelago is trying to ensure its future with initiatives including mangrove planting projects to protect it from rising sea levels. Its marine life is another draw that islanders work hard to protect
A speck of an island in the eastern Caribbean, Anguilla is only 16 miles (27km) long and three miles (5km) wide, yet it never feels overcrowded. Possibly because only 15,242 people live here and there are 33 beaches to share with tourists.
Sprinkled in the Pacific Ocean halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, the 15 tiny Cook Islands are as stereotypically perfect as paradise islands come: white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons fringed by coral reefs and lush, green mountains.