Vue would get a vote..it has pretty good palm trees..;) but seriously, it should work. Surprisingly, I see very few Mojoworld pics with water in them, although one of their promotional pics is a woman on a beach...go figure..;) I only have Carrara 4, so I don't know from 6.

Bryce can do a decent island, or make a good background for one. Version 5.5 is still out there, and still free...whaddayagotolose?..;)

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)