Living on a tropical island: Australian expats' expert tips

By Sheriden Rhodes
Updated July 1 2015 - 11:08am, first published June 28 2015 - 12:15am
Cenang beach, Langkawi.
Cenang beach, Langkawi.
Wat Chalong Temple in Phuket.
Wat Chalong Temple in Phuket.
A fruit stall near Lake Batur, Bali.
A fruit stall near Lake Batur, Bali.
A warm welcome from Fijian children.
A warm welcome from Fijian children.
Sunset on the western point of the south coast surf beach at Mirissa, Sri Lanka.
Sunset on the western point of the south coast surf beach at Mirissa, Sri Lanka.

Tropical islands are bewitching; balmy weather, blue seas and hypnotic sunsets with palm trees silhouetted by a flaming sky. For some, an island holiday is never enough. Something pulls them back. Some feel such sadness at the thought of leaving, they return at every opportunity.

Get the latest St George news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.