With over tourism becoming a trendy topic, now is the time to explore off the beaten path islands for your next trip.  Here’s Travel With Annita’s list of four islands, ready for  your special trip – are you going solo, family, couples or with a group of friends.

These four places—Little Corn Island (Nicaragua), Holbox (Mexico), Robinson Crusoe Island (Chile), and Edisto Island (South Carolina, USA)—are all off-the-radar gems with wildly different personalities. Here’s a quick rundown of each:

Get ready for your adventure with these off the beaten path islands.

Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

Vibe: Rustic Caribbean castaway fantasy

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  No cars—you get around on foot or bicycle. Blissfully quiet.

  
  
  
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  Pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and killer snorkeling/diving (especially at Blowing Rock).

  
  
  
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  Electricity used to be spotty—still minimal but reliable enough for travelers now.

  
  
  
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  Fresh lobster for under $10? Yes, please.

  
  
  
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  Stay: Yemaya Reefs (luxury); Grace’s Cool Spot (budget charm).

  
  
  
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  Eat: Café Desideri (Italian/seafood fusion), Tranquilo Café (cocktails + chill vibe).

  
  
  

Vibe: Boho beach with Instagram flair

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  Famous for bioluminescent waters and swimming with whale sharks (May–September).

  
  
  
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  No paved roads—golf carts and bikes only.

  
  
  
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  Stunning murals, hammocks in the sea, and laid-back charm.

  
  
  
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  Stay: Casa Las Tortugas (boutique luxe), Hotel Mawimbi (beachfront quiet).

  
  
  
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  Eat: Roots for lobster pizza, Painapol for smoothie bowls.

  
  
  
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  Heads-up: Sargassum seaweed rarely affects Holbox, unlike Cancun or Tulum.

  
  
  

Vibe: Wild, remote, and dramatic

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  Part of the Juan Fernández Archipelago, 400 miles off the Chilean coast.

  
  
  
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  Real-life inspiration for the Daniel Defoe novel, after sailor Alexander Selkirk was marooned there.

  
  
  
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  Amazing hiking, endemic wildlife, and diving (especially shipwrecks).

  
  
  
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  Only accessible by charter flight or boat—true off-grid adventure.

  
  
  
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  Stay: Crusoe Island Lodge (eco-luxury), locals also offer homestays.

  
  
  
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  Eat: Expect simple Chilean fare—fresh fish, goat cheese, and rustic island stews.

  
  
  

 

Vibe: Southern charm meets coastal calm

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  A quiet Lowcountry treasure—no chain restaurants, no crowds.

  
  
  
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  Known for Loggerhead turtle nesting, live oaks, and moss-draped history.

  
  
  
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  Visit Botany Bay Plantation, a surreal boneyard beach + historic preserve.

  
  
  
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  Stay: The Club at Edisto (condos); VRBO beach houses are popular.

  
  
  
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  Eat: Whaley’s (seafood shack charm), The SeaCow Eatery (Southern breakfast heaven).

  
  
  
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  Ideal for kayaking, biking, beach combing, and pure unplugged peace.

  
  
  

Each island gives you a different kind of escape—Holbox is trendy and photogenic, Little Corn is barefoot bohemian, Robinson Crusoe is an adventure novel come to life, and Edisto is southern soul with sea air.

Take a listen to the show to hear how you can visit each one and make it your off the beaten path island adventure.