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17 outlying islands more striking than their big-name neighbours
So don’t just think of Sicily or Shikoku, New Caledonia or Bali as a single main island. Get out to the fringes, away from the predictable, and you’re in for a treat. Here are some top alternative islands waiting to be explored.
- by Brian Johnston
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