from the editors of

I s l a n d s m ag a z i n e

the  2010 islands c alendar

Yo u r 12- m o n t h Wish L ist f o r t h e N e w Y e a r
 wish list: new Ze al and
“ n e w z e a l a n d i s a c o f f e e -ta b l e b o o k o f g r e e n p a s t u r e s , t r a c k l e s s b e a c h e s a n d n e w a d v e n t u r e s . ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r J a d D a v e n p o r t
 December 2009 February 2010
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January 2010
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January/February issue on sale!
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New Year’s Day

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10 11 12 13 14 15 New Moon
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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 First Quarter

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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� WHY NEW ZEALAND: This southwest corner of � EDITOR’S PICK: The Kaimata eco-retreat on the � BOOK NOW: Winter in North America means
the Polynesian Triangle offers equal parts adven- South Island’s picturesque Otago Peninsula has summer in New Zealand. It’s the perfect time to
ture, Maori culture and family fun. And this world great views of the ever-changing Papanui Inlet. finally see this fantasy land just the way you want.
apart is closer than you think. Wildlife abounds. kaimatanz.com islands.com/newzealand
 wish list: maui

“ s u n l i g h t co m e s t h r o u g h t h i s w o r l d i n s h a d e s o f g r e e n .”
— ISLANDS e d i t o r - a t - l a r g e Ty S a w y e r
 January 2010 March 2010
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Feb ruary 2010

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31 1 2 3 4 5 Last Quarter
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7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 New Moon
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Valentine’s Day Presidents Day March issue on sale! Ash Wednesday

21 22 First Quarter
23 24 25 26 27

28 Full Moon
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� WHY MAUI: From world-famous surf breaks to � EDITOR’S PICK: Fairmont Kea Lani’s Hawaiian � BOOK NOW: First-class resorts and direct flights
whimsical communities to sweeping views from Canoe Experience invites guests and non-guests to from many U.S. cities make Maui a destination as
Haleakala Crater, Maui has an amazing array of paddle an outrigger among sea turtles and listen to convenient as it is sublime. New discoveries await.
attractions, plus rainbows almost daily. Hawaiian lore. fairmont.com/kealani islands.com/maui
 w i s h l i s t : br i t i s h v i r g i n i s l a n d s

“ S e e i n g t h e BVI ’ s g r e at s c at t e r i n g o f i s l a n d s , y o u w o n d e r , ‘ i s i t b e t t e r o v e r t h e r e ? ’ ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r K e n M c A l p i n e
 February 2010 April 2010
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March 2010
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28 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 Last Quarter
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14 15 New Moon
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Daylight saving time begins St. Patrick’s Day Spring Equinox

21 22 23 First Quarter
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28 29 30 Full Moon
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Islands
Palm Sunday Passover April/May issue on sale!

� WHY BVI: The British Virgin Islands have � EDITOR’S PICK: Hike to Devil’s Bay from � BOOK NOW: Even in peak spring season, the
fantastic weather almost year-round. They’re the National Park entrance on Virgin Gorda. Bitter End Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda feels more
known for great sailing amid dozens of “Am I Approaching the pools through the boulders is even like a community than a crowd. And it’s the perfect
the only one here?” island beaches. better than boating in. bvinationalparkstrust.org launching point. islands.com/bvi
 wish list: japan
“ I n o t i c e a c o mm o n e l e m e n t r u n n i n g t h r o u g h n e a r ly e v e r y a s p e c t o f j a p a n e s e l i f e : P e r f e c t i o n i s m . ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r J o e Yo g e r s t
 March 2010 MAY 2010
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April 2010
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28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Good Friday

4 5 6 Last Quarter
7 8 9 10

Easter Sunday

11 12 13 14 New Moon
15 16 17

18 19 20 21 First Quarter
22 23 24

Earth Day

25 26 27 28 Full Moon
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� WHY JAPAN: Iconic scenery like the peak of � EDITOR’S PICK: Art you can eat? Japan’s � BOOK NOW: Timeless Japan takes time. Tokyo
Mount Fuji above the trees and rooftops combined kaiseki food tradition takes presentation, local alone has numerous districts each worth a week.
with an influential pop culture make Japan an sourcing and seasonality to extremes. Try it at Find a base like Hotel Seiyo-Ginza and start
enticing destination. Kyoto’s Kikunoi restaurant. kikunoi.jp/english ­strolling. islands.com/japan
 w i s h l i s t : bor a bor a

“A n o d , a s m i l e — a l m o s t l a u g h t e r — r e g i s t e r s o m e t h i n g b e y o n d aw e . T h i s i s r e a l ! ”
— ISLANDS e d i t o r - i n - c h i e f E d d y P a t r i c e l l i
 April 2010 JUNE 2010
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May 2010
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25 26 27 28 29 30 1

2 3 4 5 6 Last Quarter
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9 10 11 12 13 14 New Moon
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Mother’s Day June issue on sale!

16 17 18 19 20 First Quarter
21 22

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Memorial Day

� WHY BORA BORA: Water and weather. The � EDITOR’S PICK: Snorkel the coral garden in � BOOK NOW: Sleep above glass-clear water in a
former is too blue to resist diving into. The latter is Matira lagoon, a city of fish bustling in every bungalow on stilts at world-class sites like Pearl
so consistently pleasant it gets monotonous (but size and color. Picnic on a nearby islet with an Resorts. It’s one of the great experiences of island
not for months). ­unbeatable view of Mount Otemanu. travel. islands.com/borabora
 wish list: venice

“ V e n i c e i s a n e c h o o f i t s e l f, o n e o f f e w c i t i e s i n t h e w o r l d w h e r e y o u c a n h e a r t h e p a s t. ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r E d w a r d R e a d i c k e r - H e n d e r s o n
 MAY 2010 July 2010
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June 2010
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30 31 1 2 3 4 Last Quarter
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 New Moon

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 First Quarter

Flag Day

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Father’s Day Summer Solstice

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Islands
July/August issue on sale!

� WHY VENICE: The city mesmerizes ­— the maze � EDITOR’S PICK: Climb the Campanile for a � BOOK NOW: Cross to Giudecca Island and
of canals, the singing from unseen gondoliers — 360-degree view of the city and surrounding the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice hotel. From the
and then it all comes together. How did they build islands. Watch the gondolas and hear the rooftop pool and bar, take in the grand views of the
a city on water? One perfect moment at a time. orchestras playing in St. Mark’s Square below. “Floating City.” islands.com/venice
 wish list: maldive s
“ s u n s h i n e h i t s t h e g i n - c l e a r wat e r
a n d d a n c e s g e o m e t r i c a l ly o n
t h e s a n dy o c e a n f l o o r .”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r A m a n d a J o n e s
 wish list: bali

“ T h i s i s a n i s l a n d b e s t n av i g at e d b y t h e s e n s e s . ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r M a r y R o a c h
 JUNE 2010 August 2010
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July 2010
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27 28 29 30 1 2 3

Canada Day

4 Last Quarter
5 6 7 8 9 10

Independence Day
Independence Day observed

11 New Moon
12 13 14 15 16 17

18 First Quarter
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25 26 Full Moon
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� WHY BALI: The largely Hindu island in largely � EDITOR’S PICK: An exquisite man-made � BOOK NOW: Bali hotels like the Samaya
Muslim Indonesia serves up a sensory feast — s­ tructure in a stunning natural setting, Pura Ulun Seminyak sometimes feel like temples ­themselves,
incense, jungle giving way to beach, gamelan music Danu Bratan temple creates a mood of reverence, the seas they sit on like holy water. You’ll believe in
celebrating the spirit. no matter your faith. Bali. island.com/bali
 wish list: icel and

“ y o u ’ l l p a s s s o m a n y ‘ s t o p t h e c a r ! ’ v i s ta s , y o u m ay n o t m a k e i t a l l t h e way h e r e . T r y. ”
— ISLANDS f e a t u r e s e d i t o r M a t t h e w M i l l e r
 July 2010 September 2010
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Au gust 2010
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1 2 3 Last Quarter
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8 9 10 New Moon
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15 16 First Quarter
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September/October issue on sale!

22 23 24 Full Moon
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29 30 31 1 2 3 4

� WHY ICELAND: From Viking tradition to � EDITOR’S PICK: Whatever the outdoor tempera- � BOOK NOW: Year-round Iceland Rovers runs its
Vatnajökull glacier, geysers and the northern lights, ture, enjoy a hot soak (about 100 degrees) in the Essential Iceland tour to see glaciers, lava fields,
Europe’s westernmost spot has extraordinary Blue Lagoon, whose geothermal seawater prom- caves and hot springs. Take in this special world.
cultural and natural attractions. ises therapy for skin and spirit. bluelagoon.com islands.com/iceland
 wish list: cur aÇ ao

“A s l i c e o f a m s t e r d a m i n c a r i b b e a n t e c h n i c o l o r . ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r R e g i n a S c h r a m b l i n g
 August 2010 October 2010
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Septemb er 2010
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29 30 31 1 Last Quarter
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5 6 7 8 New Moon
9 10 11

Labor Day Rosh Hashana

12 13 14 15 First Quarter
16 17 18

Yom Kippur

19 20 21 22 23 Full Moon
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Autumn Equinox

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� WHY CURAÇAO: With Dutch-colonial history, � EDITOR’S PICK: On Friday nights, saddle up for � BOOK NOW: Kura Hulanda delivers Curaçao’s
brilliant Caribbean beaches, consistent weather Equus in Willemstad (off Caracasbaai), a horse best, both the hotel near Willemstad’s culture-rich
and a rugged desert wilderness, Curaçao has fun, stable doubling as a restaurant where beef and waterfront and the lodge amid cliffs and beaches
culture and relaxation for all. chicken roast over open flames. in the west. islands.com/curacao
 wish list: k auai

“ t h e i s l a n d i s 5 5 2 s q u a r e m i l e s o f f a i r y-ta l e l o v e l i n e s s . ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r K e n M c A l p i n e
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O c to b er 2010
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26 27 28 29 30 1 Last Quarter
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3 4 5 6 7 New Moon
8 9

Islands
November issue on sale!

10 11 12 13 14 First Quarter
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Columbus Day

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Halloween

� WHY KAUAI: The Garden Isle gushes with � EDITOR’S PICK: Walk the Kalalau trail two miles � BOOK NOW: The Hanalei Colony Resort and Spa
g­ reenery. Wild coastlines and bright waterfalls may from Ke‘e Beach to Hanakapi‘ai Beach. It’s tough on Kauai’s north shore nestles you in old Hawaii,
remind you of dreams you’ve had. Weather is great terrain, but the sights, lights, sounds and smells with beachfront massages and more for a dream
in the fall, and visitor numbers thin. offer ample rewards all the way. kauaieco-tours.com escape. islands.com/kauai
 w i s h l i s t : s e yc h e l l e s

“ h u g e g r ay b o u l d e r s e m e r g e l i k e p a c h y d e r m s i n s ta r t l i n g c o n t r a s t t o t h e l a p i s s e a . ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r J e f f G r e e n w a l d
 October 2010 December 2010
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Novemb er 2010
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31 1 2 3 4 5 6 New Moon

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 First Quarter

Veterans Day
Daylight saving time ends Remembrance Day (Canada)

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Islands
December issue on sale!

21 Full Moon
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Thanksgiving Day

28 Last Quarter
29 30 1 2 3 4

� WHY SEYCHELLES: Remote isles in a far-off � EDITOR’S PICK: The uninhabited Aldabra � BOOK NOW: The private island resort of Frégate
ocean, they inspire through their colors ­— granite, Islands, a large atoll 600 miles southwest of the Island, named for the soaring bird, offers pamper-
green and blue — as well as the unyielding sense main Seychelles group, have one of the world’s ing in the guise of simplicity on an Edenesque isle in
you’ve landed somewhere perfect. ­largest populations of giant tortoises. the Indian Ocean. islands.com/seychelles
 wish list: st. lucia

“ I t ’ s a p l a c e w h e r e p e o p l e g o t o b e h a p p y. ”
— ISLANDS c o n t r i b u t i n g e d i t o r D a v i d L a n s i n g
 November 2010 January 2011
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D ecemb er 2010
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28 29 30 1 2 3 4

Hanukkah

5 New Moon
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12 13 First Quarter
14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 Full Moon
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Winter Solstice Christmas Day

26 27 28 Last Quarter
29 30 31 1

Kwanzaa begins Islands

Boxing Day (Canada) January/February issue on sale!

� WHY ST. LUCIA: The iconic twin points of � EDITOR’S PICK: Don’t miss the Friday night fish � BOOK NOW: To spend holidays or anytime
the Pitons mark a Caribbean destination with fry in Anse La Ray for island-style seafood and loud in paradise, check in at Ladera, a small resort
unmatched resorts, restaurants, beaches, music. Jump up with the locals, or just crack open a with enormous views of the Pitons and the blue
­adventures and fabulous weather. Piton beer and watch. Caribbean Sea. islands.com/stlucia
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T h e 2010 Islands C a l en da r
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June Peter Zelei; July Cristina Ciochina; August Alpha and Omega; September Lya Cattel; October Jim Kruger; November Zhan Tian; December Jim Kruger

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