island-hop
verb
is·land-hop
ˈī-lənd-ˌhäp 
island-hopped; island-hopping; island-hops
: to travel from island to island in a chain
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Visitors any other day of the week will be surprised to learn that come Friday, The Blue Coconut transforms into one of the weekly Filthy Friday bar crawl stops, a wild island-hopping party that draws backpackers to some of the islands' most boisterous bars and clubs.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
One unmissable experience is an island-hopping tour aboard Nay Palad’s boat, which takes you to nearby islands like Daku, Guyam and Naked Island.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Instead of transiting through busier hubs like Sydney or Brisbane, passengers can now island-hop via Nadi and arrive directly in the heart of Tropical North Queensland.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
There’s also a world-class spa and yacht charters for guests wanting a more exclusive island-hopping experience.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Disney's island-hopping sequel, Jenkins' live-action/CGI swirl of a prequel, and the third run of the cyan speedster have accumulated impressive sums over their nine, six, and six respective weeks in theaters.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Moana 2 currently boasts $567 million at the international box office, and globally, the sequel to Disney's Polynesian island-hopping adventure crossed the billion-dollar mark this weekend, with $1.01 billion.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Here, a 10-point island-hopping guide for your next American adventure.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Swap the crowded tourist spots for a personalized island-hopping journey across untouched, virgin beaches.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
One unmissable experience is an island-hopping tour aboard Nay Palad’s boat, which takes you to nearby islands like Daku, Guyam and Naked Island.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Instead of transiting through busier hubs like Sydney or Brisbane, passengers can now island-hop via Nadi and arrive directly in the heart of Tropical North Queensland.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
There’s also a world-class spa and yacht charters for guests wanting a more exclusive island-hopping experience.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Disney's island-hopping sequel, Jenkins' live-action/CGI swirl of a prequel, and the third run of the cyan speedster have accumulated impressive sums over their nine, six, and six respective weeks in theaters.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Moana 2 currently boasts $567 million at the international box office, and globally, the sequel to Disney's Polynesian island-hopping adventure crossed the billion-dollar mark this weekend, with $1.01 billion.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Here, a 10-point island-hopping guide for your next American adventure.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Swap the crowded tourist spots for a personalized island-hopping journey across untouched, virgin beaches.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Island-hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/island-hop. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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