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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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

I stayed with my kids on an active volcanic island in Italy. It was the best trip of our lives.

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Stromboli volcanic island

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I took a $6.50 ferry to a beautiful nature-filled island near Seattle. I'd recommend it to anyone in the area.

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I took the Washington State Ferry to Vashon Island.

Sharon McDonnell

I stayed in a glamping tent and a tiny house resort on a small island near Singapore. One was a better escape from city life.

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Only two accommodations are available on Lazarus Island: a tiny house resort and glamping tents.

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I paid $50 to take a boat tour around a beautiful island in Virginia filled with wild ponies. It should be on everyone's bucket list.

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I spent $50 to take a boat ride around Chincoteague Island.

Ruben Lopez

I took a $10 ferry to a scenic island just a few miles from Seattle. Its cute shops and restaurants make it a must-visit for tourists.

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A painted ferry with a yellow, dark-blue, and lighter blue on the side of a building with painted letters spelling out
I took two ferries to get to Bainbridge Island.

Emma Kershaw

I took a last-minute trip to a stunning South Carolina beach town with a laid-back vibe. The quiet beaches weren't even the best part.

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My friend and I took a trip to Hilton Head Island.

Julie Peck

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