Ten days for three islands, if you want to actually relax.

Ten days minimum, and that’s if you’re moving at a relaxed pace.

Three islands means at least three travel days (ferries take time, so do check-in/check-out loops). Give each island at least two full days to actually explore, swim, eat a leisurely meal. That’s six days right there plus travel days—you’re already at nine or ten.

Two days per island isn’t luxurious. It’s the “I saw the main town, hiked one trail, had one amazing dinner” pace. Which is fine for a solid trip. If you want to really settle in—like a lazy afternoon with nothing planned—bump each island to three days. That puts you at thirteen plus travel.

Anything less than eight days and you’re packing up every other morning. That’s not a leisurely trip; that