Are you fed up of where you live? Maybe working a 9-5 in a town or city and looking for a drastic change of scenery? Find jobs in beautiful islands all around the world.
Whether you are looking to apply for jobs abroad, or you work remotely and fancy an incredible lifestyle there is so much choice for places to go in Europe, Asia, the Americas and all around globe.
Imagine waking up with the ocean nearby, or getting to actually work somewhere really stunning. There are lots of positions available too, including at hotels, resorts, with travel and activity providers, sport instructing, tour guides and more.
There are island jobs for foreigners, a lot of which include housing. You can search jobs in tropical islands or even private islands. Some recruiters also specific advertise island jobs for couples.
Most Exotic Islands to Live and Work
View our list of the most beautiful islands in the world to move to and start planning your getaway today.
1. Maldives
If you ask anyone what country they have in mind when thinking about spectacular islands, we image most will either say the Maldives, of have this country near the top of the list of places they think about.
The Maldives is made up of hundreds of islands and if you would like to work here there are some options for foreigners inducing in the travel and tourism industry. View our guide to working in the Maldives.
2. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora Bora is one of the most stunning and desirable places to visit in the world. Located very remotely in the Oceania, Bora Bora is spectacular and it is harder to find a better place in terms of luxury and scenery. You might also like to consider checking out Tahiti and Moorea too, both are top places to work in French Polynesia.
3. Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza is one of the most famous islands on our list due to the legendary bars, clubs, nightlife and entertainment. There is far more to this island than just partying though, there are lots of towns located throughout the island. The tourism industry hires thousands of seasonal workers for summer positions. Apply to work in Ibiza today.
4. Santorini, Greece
Santorini is one of the most visited islands in Europe and is famous for the views and pretty whitewashed clifftop villages. Santorini attracts thousands of international tourists every year and for good reason too. One of the best way to explore all the islands is to book a tour of Greece where you will get time to explore Santorini. If you would like to do something rewarding and unique apply to volunteer helping local causes too. Find jobs in Santorini today!
5. Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is one of the best destinations in terms of luxury ocean resorts, landscapes, nightlife and sunsets. Mykonos is popular with celebrities and famous people, this island is beautiful and there are various positions in hospitality, hotels, tour operators, bars and clubs. Find seasonal jobs in Mykonos.
6. Phuket, Thailand
Do you dream of working in Thailand? Phuket is a great island to live and it is one of the best places to go scuba diving in Thailand, there are cheap packages available all year round. We also have a fantastic free volunteering programs in Thailand.
7. Bali, Indonesia
One of the most popular islands for people taking holidays or looking for gap year jobs, Bali is one of the best places to kick back and relax. One of the most popular reasons to visit Bali is the temples, cultures, beaches and parties. View our guide to working in Bali.
8. Fiji
If the idea of living close to the beach appeals to you then Fiji should be on your list. Located close to Australia and New Zealand, Fiji is famous for its hospitality, weather, islands and stunning white sandy beaches. Local people are very friendly, the atmosphere here is very laid back and the food is delicious! Find jobs for foreigners in Fiji today.
9. Philippines
The Philippines is made of of hundreds of islands and is a really beautiful country with lush nature, stunning island and some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Lots of people in the Philippines speak English which can make integration easier. Popular jobs can include working in the travel industry, at hotels and resorts, teaching English and working at scuba diving diving centres. Find jobs for foreigners in Philippines.
10. Maui, Hawaii
Do you dream of living somewhere exotic in North America? Hawaii has a great lifestyle, warm climate and is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the United States. Hawaii is where a lot of wealthy people have second homes include Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg. View seasonal jobs in Hawaii today.
11. Borneo, Malaysia
Borneo is the largest island in the world and home to some of the earths rarest and most vulnerable animals including orang-utans. Borneo is a great island to find voluntary work abroad, some projects include wildlife and nature conservation where you can learn more about inspiration work being done.
12. Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca is one of the most popular holiday islands in Europe with beaches, sunny weather and lots of resorts. Tourism is one of the main industries on the island, and this is one of the best industries to get employment. Working in Mallorca is an amazing experience and there are lots of short term and temporary jobs open to foreigners. Apply for summer jobs in Magaluf is really popular.
13. Hvar, Croatia
Croatia is a really up and coming destination with a low cost of living and spectacular locations to live. Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb are popular cities to live and work whilst there are also lots of islands include Hvar which are recommended to move to. Croatia is like Greece was decades ago before the tourist crowds arrived. Search jobs in Croatia today.
14. Penang, Malaysia
Malaysia really is a gem of Asia, and sometimes overlooked with expats who favour Thailand. But Malaysia is a fantastic country to move to with super modern cities like Kuala Lumpur, amazing beach resorts and also incredible nature and wildlife in places like Borneo. Search jobs in Malaysia.
15. Roatan, Honduras
If you have a passion for watersports and would like to turn this into a career then Roatan could be the destination for you. This is one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world and there are lots of local dive operators offering beginners and instructor courses helping to train you to work in the industry. Scuba diving jobs here offer a tropical Caribbean location to live and the chance to help foreigners enjoy incredible dive holidays. View options for finding work in Honduras today.
Inspired to work abroad in any of these amazing destinations? Browse our website for positions all around the globe.
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