These beautiful but little-known islands could be your next getaway.
The well-known island getaways across the U.S. get all the glory, but there are plenty of hidden gem islands which offer an equally stunning escape but with a little more peace and quiet. If you’re wanting a secluded and intimate getaway, look no further than these 11 lesser-known U.S. islands.
It was an oversight to discuss the Puerto Rican islands without mentioning Culebra, which features beautiful Flamenco Beach.
Great list. Hoping to visit a few. For the outdoor person, there is beautiful Grand Isle, Louisiana. A very small island town south of New Orleans. It has some of the best fishing in the South. https://www.townofgrandisle.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Welcome to Grand Isle! - Grand Isle (townofgrandisle.com)
This is a fantastic list, and I've been to several of these locations…but with the exception of Sanibel and Puerto Rico, the water is just too damned cold to swim in. Catalina, you're shark bait.
Who goes swimming in AK?
Lake Superior (Madeleine Island/Mackinac Island) rarely gets warmer than 60deg. I'll stick with HI
The reason(s) for visiting any of these, including the Hawaian Islands, is/are their unique qualities.