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No Passport Needed: Epic Island-Hopping Adventures in the Continental US

No Passport Needed: Epic Island-Hopping Adventures in the Continental US , and @ivycchen.

USA — No need to mope about missing the islands of the Mediterranean and Caribbean this summer. You're overlooking what's in your own backyard. Whether you want pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, stunning hikes, or shipwreck dives, these continental United States have a surprising number of islands close to home. Get ready to island-hop.

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