Estonia's Baltic Sea islands - an insiders' tip

KURESSAARE, Estonia: The most familiar tourist destination in Estonia is the capital city, Tallinn. Each year, thousands of tourists flock to the city on the northern coast.

But the country has far more to offer visitors, especially its charming Baltic Sea islands.

The largest of these islands is Saaremaa, about a two-hour drive from Tallinn, which must be followed by a ferry trip to Muhu and a journey along a dam. About 2,000 people live on the island.