Some 70 kilometres off the coast of Nicaragua in the Caribbean Sea, the Corn Islands offer fantastic snorkelling and surfing, and some of the best diving in the world.
Once a haven for pirates and buccaneers, the beautiful beaches are still pristine, with fantastic surf, whilst the fishing villages have a laidback Caribbean vibe.
Sip a beer in a hammock and join the locals for the Crab Soup Festival: commemorating the abolition of slavery in 1841, the descendents of slaves celebrate in August each year with beach parties, colourful floats and a beauty pageant.
