India, Dec. 16 -- As the saying goes, great things come in small packages. For travelers seeking solitude, island escapes have long been at the top of the list. But why should you go to just any island when you can visit one of the smallest in the world?

All across the globe, there are teeny, tiny specks of land offering seclusion. From lush isles barely big enough for you and a palm tree to rocky outposts teetering on the edge of the world, here are seven of the smallest islands you can visit right now.

Bishop Rock, United Kingdom Bishop Rock, often noted as the world's smallest island with a building, can be found off the southwestern coast of the U.K. It's roughly 150 feet long and about 50 feet wide, with a massive lighthouse takin...