I visited the 'Hawaii of the Atlantic,' an island chain only 5 hours from Boston. It felt like an unspoiled paradise.

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The Azores in Portugal
The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic.

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I took a round-trip ferry to Martha's Vineyard for $79. The ocean views and full-service bar weren't even the best parts.

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Several people on a dock lined up to board a large white and blue ferry. A man in the foreground wears a blue jacket and black backpack.
I took a ferry to Martha's Vineyard for a short trip and had a positive experience.

Andrea McHugh

I moved to 3 countries in 5 years searching for the perfect remote-work base. One city made life feel easy.

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Elka Requinta lived in three countries over five years and decided to settle down in Thailand.

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I've traveled to Italy annually for the past 15 years. I always skip Capri for this neighboring island instead.

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Mark Marino (author) taking selfie in Ischia, Italy with coast behind him
One of my favorite islands, Ischia is a 50-minute ferry from mainland Italy.

Mark Marino

I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again.

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The writer wears a long floral dress and holds a cocktail in front of palm trees and a beach.
I've been to more than 30 tropical islands around the world.

Kelly Magyarics

I moved to a walkable city on an island in Canada. Despite a few drawbacks, living here feels close to perfect.

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Woman standing with coffee in dog in front of Parliament building with flowery tree
I never imagined I'd fall in love with living in Victoria, Canada, which is smaller than other places I've dreamed of living.

Maria Polansky

What it's like visiting the island of St. Barts — a beloved party spot for billionaires and their superyachts

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A view of Gustavia harbor in St. Barthelemy, French Antilles.
A view of Gustavia harbor in St. Barthelemy, French Antilles.

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My favorite day-trip destination is a small island in New England — and the ferry ride to get there is just $20

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The writer on a Block Island beach in Rhode Island.
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Morgan Rizzo

I was born and raised in The Bahamas. Here are 11 of the biggest mistakes I see tourists make.

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Nicole Bedford selfie on left, Exuma on right
I've been to eight of the Bahamian islands.

Nicole Bedford

I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again.

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The writer wears a long floral dress and holds a cocktail in front of palm trees and a beach.
I've been to more than 30 tropical islands around the world.

Kelly Magyarics

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