island-hop
verb
is·land-hop
ˈī-lənd-ˌhäp 
island-hopped; island-hopping; island-hops
: to travel from island to island in a chain
Examples of island-hop in a Sentence
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And there’s a Riva for summer island-hopping.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
But thanks to this new flight route, Split is also a natural first stop for travelers planning a road trip or to island-hop along the coast.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
There were those drawn to the polished glamour of the French Riviera and Italy's Amalfi Coast, and those who preferred the island-hopping appeal of Greece and Croatia.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Others followed as the U.S. came up with the Pacific island-hopping strategy aimed at closing in on the Empire of Japan.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026
That makes her ideal for both Mediterranean island-hopping and longer voyages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
The ensuing years have only amped up fans clamoring for more Greek island-hopping, more paternity sleuthing, and most of all, more Meryl.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Feb. 2026
By consolidating ticketing for buses, ferries, and vans, 12Go Asia reduces uncertainty and helps transform complex island-hopping itineraries into manageable travel experiences.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Tinian was one of the Mariana Islands captured with Guam and Saipan during the bloody island-hopping campaign toward Japan.
—David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
But thanks to this new flight route, Split is also a natural first stop for travelers planning a road trip or to island-hop along the coast.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
There were those drawn to the polished glamour of the French Riviera and Italy's Amalfi Coast, and those who preferred the island-hopping appeal of Greece and Croatia.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Others followed as the U.S. came up with the Pacific island-hopping strategy aimed at closing in on the Empire of Japan.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026
That makes her ideal for both Mediterranean island-hopping and longer voyages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
The ensuing years have only amped up fans clamoring for more Greek island-hopping, more paternity sleuthing, and most of all, more Meryl.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Feb. 2026
By consolidating ticketing for buses, ferries, and vans, 12Go Asia reduces uncertainty and helps transform complex island-hopping itineraries into manageable travel experiences.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Tinian was one of the Mariana Islands captured with Guam and Saipan during the bloody island-hopping campaign toward Japan.
—David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Island-hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/island-hop. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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