Some islands are so breathtakingly beautiful they seem almost unreal ... and long afternoons at stylish beach cafes. The whitewashed houses with blue shutters make it feel like a French fairytale ...

Is there anything more idyllic than a gorgeous island with luxe accommodations? We think not. Here we rounded up 24 of the most beautiful islands in the world to inspire your daydreams and future ...

With its thousands of islands and islets grouped into archipelagos ... through hilly landscapes lined with white fishermen's ...