I've got islands on my mind as I start to think about summer travel in the US. While there are so many great oceanfront and lakefront destinations, I think there's something special about an island (especially if there's a boat ride involved). What are your favorites?

I love taking the ferry to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Kauai

We enjoyed a week on Chincoteague Island in Virginia last summer. It is on the Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore.

Vieques, Culebra and Culebrita -- east of Puerto Rico (PR is pretty wonderful as well). But I'm guessing you want to know about islands off the "mainland".... Still, no passport required for US citizens.

Mackinac Island where no automobiles are permitted. It has the gorgeous Grand Hotel and has been featured in a couple of movies including Somewhere In Time.

http://www.mightymac.org/island.htm

Hawaii (The Big Island)

Bald Head,NC

We like San Juan Island in Puget Sound, Washington State.

HTTY

Universal Islands of Adventure. Sure, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket have scenic beauty but they don't have a Hogwart's Castle and animatronic dinosaurs.

Long.

The Hamptons have meant summer to me since I was about 8 years old.

Ryan,

The San Juan islands in Washington state. Spectacular scenery, all kinds of outdoor activities, lovely beaches, wonderful restaurants.

Catalina. . .preferably on a sailboat and anchored in Emerald Bay.

Mount Desert Island...home of Acadia National Park.

www.sanibel-captiva.org

love the beaches vibe and shelling...

I agree about the San Juan islands too!!

I agree about the San Juan islands too!!

The Florida Key, but mainly Key West.

OOps make that Florida Keys.

Kauai, HI is my favorite for sheer beauty and relaxation, but I have longed to visit the Hamptons after seeing the Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson movie.."Something has to Give" BUT only if I can stay int hat wonderful beach home!

Kelley's Island (Ohio), The Keys, The Brunswick Islands (NC), Daufuskie Island (SC)& Amelia Island (to name just a few).