SCOTLAND has been named among the best island-hopping destinations in the world on a global list. With a 25% surge in searches for "island hopping holidays " over the past year, travellers are eagerly planning their next getaway. 4 Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris is one of the most beautiful in the country Credit: Alamy 4 Scotland has been named among the best island-hopping destinations in the world Credit: Alamy 4 Planet Cruise analysed key data points to identify the ultimate island hopping destinations Credit: Getty 4 The country offers a perfect escape within the UK for those seeking adventure Credit: Alamy To help guide their journeys, experts at Planet Cruise have analysed key data points - ranging from safety scores to ferry costs and social media buzz - to identify the ultimate island hopping destinations around the globe.
Scotland secured the ninth spot globally and fourth in Europe on the list of top island-hopping destinations. With stunning islands like Skye, Islay, Arran, Lewis, and Shetland, the country offers a perfect escape within the UK for those seeking an unforgettable island adventure. The full list is as follows: Read more travel NO-GO ZONE The region dubbed the 'roof of the world' which planes will NEVER fly over BREATH OF FRESH EIRE Airline launches flights from Scotland to major European capital 1.
The Philippines - Asia With 2,000 inhabited islands – the most on the list – the Philippines comes in top place for an island-hopping holiday. .