Treasure island

FANCY an island getaway that fills your days with more than just sun, sand and sea?

Jeju may well tick off all the right boxes for you.

The island is home to some of South Korea's best food and gorgeous landscapes, thanks in part to Jeju's "Haenyeo" - a small traditional community of women divers or "women of the sea" who harvest seafood by hand - and the rich volcanic terrain giving rise to unique landforms and the country's highest peak, Mount Halla.

Stuff yourself with fresh seafood and grilled meats, seek out waterfalls, hike up mountains or go deep into hidden river valleys - Jeju offers adventures aplenty.

There are two main urban areas: Jeju City in the north, and Seogwipo in th…