Travel days here are part of the story. A short hop by air or sea links the mainland to the islands, and forest roads bend through green so thick it feels like a tunnel. Every town has a corner where people stop to talk and point you the right way.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid all year, with dry and rainy seasons that shift between the islands and the mainland. Pack light layers for the rain and plan around the dry months. A Local Friend keeps the plan flexible, swapping a long drive for a long walk when the day asks for it.