Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story: Many islands are stable. Some have even grown.

Sometimes, the best tropical vacation spots aren't far-flung tropical islands at all. Want to escape the winter blues without hopping on a single boat or boarding a single airplane?

Tropical jungle waterfalls and coral reefs are just some of the things you'll find if you visit the Caribbean's "premiere island-hopping destination." ...

China dominates the global rare earths industry—and it’s not even close. A fight is already underway to lay claim to this sunken island’s natural riches.

In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, Nauru is a tiny tropical island that stands out for its unique size and geography. At just 8.1 square miles, Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world and ...

A new documentary from Exploring Alternatives follows the daily lives of surfers Marjolein and her partner An after they ditched their regular jobs and homes to move to a remote tropical island.

A small Arctic island, that possibly features more polar bears than people, figures among the more peculiar places on the U.S. tariffs target list.

A developing tropical cyclone continues to bring a potential wind, rain and surf threat to the islands this weekend into early next week.

Tropical storm-force winds extend up to 70 miles from Gilma’s center. Gilma may bring heavy rainfall to portions of the Hawaiian islands as early as Friday and lasting through Saturday, weather ...

Hainan, a tropical island in southern China, has special customs policies allowing shops to maintain low prices even amid sky-high tariffs.

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Hone increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday, forecasters said. Hone (pronounced hoe-NEH) had top ...

MILFORD, Delaware -- It's a slice of tropical island life - all at a roadside stand in Delaware! Tiki Murph is a popular stop for Delaware beachgoers on the way to their shore vacation. Rehoboth ...