Island Seclusion: Undiscovered Escapes for a Secret Retreat

19. Clipperton Island – The Pacific’s Most Isolated Atoll

A French territory that nobody visits, Clipperton Island is a tiny ring of coral in the middle of nowhere—literally, 1,000 miles from the nearest landmass. It’s one of the least-accessible places on Earth, with only a few abandoned buildings left behind by former inhabitants. Today, it’s home to massive seabird colonies, coconut crabs the size of dinner plates, and eerie shipwrecks. Its isolation makes it an ideal destination for intrepid explorers, researchers, and extreme survivalists. Best for: Shipwrecks, seabird colonies, and pure adventure. How to get there: Multi-week voyage from Mexico.