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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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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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

If you're stranded on an island, a 'HELP' sign can actually save you — but there's an even better way to get rescued

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Two of three men stranded on the uninhabited island of Fanadik in Micronesia wave life jackets as a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft discovers them
Two of three men stranded on the uninhabited island of Pikelot Atoll in Micronesia wave life jackets as a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft discovers them

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4 party entrepreneurs bought 'Beer Can Island' in Florida's Tampa Bay for $63,000. They're now selling it for $14 million.

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Palm trees at Clearwater beach, Tampa, Florida

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