Islands To Visit Before They Disappear

Have you spent one night on an island with the one you love? If you have then I am sure you know the feeling of serene bliss and happiness. An island is an isolated piece of land separated from the rest of the world by bodies of water which surround them. People love to escape to islands because it gives you a reason to become one with nature and to enjoy God's handiwork. But, what if these islands were to disappear in a few years, would you regret not visiting them?

Islands like these places given below can simply draw the curtain of the deep blue sea around us and disconnect one from our monotonous lives. In reality, we all live in a globally interdependent world, where even the most remote island is connected to the rest of the world via the bridge of the sea. But , when you are given the chance to visit these disappearing islands, why not make the best use of it.

You can religiously enjoy the isolated piece of land and its beauty away from the hustle and bustle of the noisy outside world.

So, if you are the adventurous type, and islands are your cup of tea, have places like Venice and Fiji is on the travel list. You should be aware that this list of disappearing islands are going through extreme climatic conditions and increase of water levels is slowly engulfing these low-lying islands that are soon to disappear.

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

It is known as the World's largest barrier reef. It covers an area more than the size of cities like - Holland, United Kingdom and Switzerland. The great barrier reef is the first island on the list to visit before it disappears because of the coral bleaching which is said to vanish in another 100 years.

The Maldives, South Asia

Known as the sinking islands, Maldives is one of the best places in the world for you to visit with your loved one. Before the end of this century, it is believed that most of these islands which are three feet above the sea level will sink due to rising sea levels.

Galapagos, South America

To see the world at first hand, the Galapagos is a must visit. These 13 volcanic disappearing islands face a number of problems like illegal fishing, increasing tourism, invasive species and over development. Due to all this, the Galapagos is an island to visit before it disappears.

Venice, Italy

Floods are turning out to be severe in the city of Venice. It is also said that the city has even sunk 9 inches in the past 70 years and the expected time is stated to be less than 70 years. The reason being the rise of sea level is causing the city to sink. Therefore, if you are planning a honeymoon, Venice is the island to visit before it disappears.

Fiji, South Pacific Ocean

The Fiji islands are named as one of the most heavenly destinations in the world. Fiji consists of 332 disappearing islands which face severe floods every year. Nonstop day and night rains which go on for at least a week can cause the island to soon go under sea level.

The Isles of Scilly, Great Britian

The beautiful Isles of Scilly is an archipelago of five low-lying, wind-swept granite islands and over 100 uninhabited islets. According to climatologists, over a period of less than 100 years the frequent violent storms, combined with the rise in sea level could inundate the lower-lying areas of the Isles of Scilly.

Tuvalu, Australia and Hawaii

Tuvalu are regarded as the fourth smallest island in the world, located between Australia and Hawaii. A chain of nine Polynesian islands in Tuvalu is the second lowest lying islands of the world after the Maldives. Tuvalu is an island to visit before it disappears because in less than 75 years the rise of water level will inundate the islands.

Halligen Islands, Germany

Life on the Halligen Islands is dependent upon tourism, coastal protection, and raising cattle in salt meadows which are often flooded. The islands are low-lying and buildings are built on three-foot high man-made hills. It was not long ago that more than 50 small Halligen islands were claimed by the sea.