World's best islands
Gems of the seas spanning Canada, Asia and more
They may sit nestled in under-the-radar parts of the world, but these low-profile wonders are not to be missed. Resting atop South America’s eastern shoulder, Suriname is a former Dutch colony turned ethnic melting pot, where indigenous cultures mingle with British, Dutch, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian influences. The capital, Paramaribo, retains some fine Dutch-colonial architecture, but the nature reserves are the country’s true gems, with Raleighvallen Nature Reserve and Brownsberg Nature Reserve noted for their rich bird life. Bordered by the equally anonymous Guyana and French Guiana, this is the last frontier of South American travel. (Frans Lemmems/Getty)
Gems of the seas spanning Canada, Asia and more
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