Warzone / Movie: Battle of Guadalcanal (1942-3), as seen in The Thin Red Line (1998)

Level Of Heat: A major strategic stronghold for Imperial Japan, this South Pacific island is a crucial target for an Allied assault.

But when C Company (every actor in Hollywood) arrives, they discover that - alongside the expected bloodshed - Guadalcanal is also eerily beautiful.

Has It Cooled Down Since?  The most chilled-out place in ths list, if the island's website is to be believed.

"Guadalcanal is known as a top diving spot, with clear water and a rich array of wildlife, as well as shipwrecks to explore.  The island is also a wildlife and bird watcher's paradise, where over 200 species of birds can be seen."