Customer Reviews

Islands (1-year auto-renewal)

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Islands Magazine is a must for the travel lover. Each issue features stunning photography, articles from people who have visited various world islands, and advertisements on popular travel destinations around the globe.

The articles covered in this magazine usually focus on popular islands for travelers, like the Caribbean, South Pacific Islands, Hawaii, etc. But on occassion, the magazine features other islands, too, including those that are not as popular as tourist destinations like the Balearic Islands, Ceylon, Madagascar, and others.

There are LOTS of advertisements in this magazine, and that might not sit well with some readers who prefer more articles and less selling. But the ads are helpful to the reader because they often include bargain prices. There are also classified ads from other readers who have island vacation property to rent.

If you like to travel and you love water, then Islands magazine is a great publication to read. The photography alone makes it worth while. It will tempt you to head to the nearest travel agency and book your tropical beach vacation asap!

I'm a canadian girl (picture snow-filled childhood) currently living in Seattle (picture gloomy, dark, rain filled days --10 months of the year). Until 3 years ago, my husband and I were living in the virgin islands, and before that, I spent several years in Trinidad. Imagine my sunshine withdrawl. Sometimes I think we truly must be crazy to have left. This magazine is a regular fixture in our bathroom, and I practically stalk the mail man, waiting for it's arrival each month. While I can't afford a real tropical vacation every time I need one, Islands gives me a great quick-fix, allowing me a glimpe of the island life I dream of one day returning to. With stunning photography and wonderfully written island profiles covering every corner of the globe, this is the best subscription I've ever ordered. I'm hooked for life. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because there are (in my econo-travelers opinion) too many advertisements for high-priced resorts.

This is the only magazine I subscribe to - I love it because it has wonderful timeless images of places and people which simply exude calm, chill, beach bum latitude attitudes. There's little cultural or political commentary here; these destinations are described and presented simply as perfectionist's paradise - which may not be reality, but it makes me want to hop on a plane and go. Photography is top notch and there is a section at the end of every issue giving travel details for each island described (including local costs, times, and places to stay and eat.

This magazine is in part a magazine of dreams. If you have ever dreamed of getting away to an island paradise, then this magazine is for you. All of the articles and photographs are of island destinations. Enjoy your taste of paradise! This magazine covers islands in every part of the world including Hawaii and the South Pacific islands.

The photography is fantastic. I love the shots of tropical islands, clear blue sky, soft white sands, palm trees, and crystal ocean water. Basically, paradise on display. Period. Unfortunately, everything else about the magazine is disappointing: The articles are junk, usually full of random babble which provides no real insight into searching, planning and executing a vacation. The advertising is marginally better, but the options are all limited. I can (and do) get more useful information from my travel agent, discount travel magazines & brochures, word-of-mouth, and the internet.

I thought this magazine would be a great "virtual" vacation every time it arrived in the mail. The problem was that it only lasted about 15 minutes, the amount of time it took to read through the entire mag. The one claim to fame, however, for Islands magazine is that it introduced me to my honeymoon destination, the South Pacific, many years ago. Even with this, though, the most useful information was found on the internet.

For about $15/year, this isn't a bad deal. But, if anyone knows of a magazine with Islands' photo quality, and useful articles, please post.

I just received it yesterday and I am almost done reading it. The pictures are gorgeous!! It's to bad it's not a monthly issue. I wait in anticipation for my next issue!!

This is a very nice magazine. The pictures are always high quality. The articles are interesting and provide different viewpoints, depending on the author. The magazine does a good job of mixing islands from different parts of the world, not just the Carribean or South Pacific.
Ordering through Amazon was a good experience - the price was low and the magazine started coming much earlier than they had projected. My wait time was only about 3 weeks rather than the projected 8 to 12 weeks.
I would order again.

The pictures are beautiful. If you can't travel much but love the island atmosphere, then this magazine is for you. You may also gets tips along the way, which may help you to plan your own island vacation someday. This is a good way to become acquainted with many remote and beautiful parts of God's world.

I have been getting this magazine for 3 years now. Delivery is prompt. The printing is good. The journalism is acceptable. The cost is very good compared to other magazines. Enjoy!

Its an okay magazine but it doesn't get you all dreamy eyed like Caribbean life and style magazine does.

We just got our first edition and it is really much more than I expected. Even though we have already visited many islands worldwide, this magazine really covers a lot of territory that is of interest to us. We are retired in our early 60s and love to snorkel. With guidance from ISLANDS we will be better equipped for future adventures. It would be great for those who aspire to travel and must do it from an armchair as well. Excellent entertainment and very informative.