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1. #SUMMER ISLANDS IN WASHINGTON PRO#
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3. #SUMMER ISLANDS IN WASHINGTON SERIES#

#SUMMER ISLANDS IN WASHINGTON PRO#

Pro tip: It would be a sin to visit Kauai and not spend a day on the Napali Coast. Another tough-to-access-but-worth-it spot is Honopu Beach, which you can only reach by swimming from an offshore boat or from neighboring Kalalau Beach (a quarter-mile swim). But it's arguably one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Hawaii, with sweeping sand dunes, incredible sunsets, and unforgettable stargazing thanks to the lack of light pollution. You’ll need a four-wheel drive to get to Polihale Beach, for example, which is accessed via a rough and rocky five-mile road. The lushest and greenest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai more than earns its nickname, “The Garden Isle.” Most spots worth visiting require a bit of effort, as you can only reach one-fifth of the island on foot or in a car, but it's more than worth it. (The scenery along the ride is so gorgeous, you'll probably want to take the slow route anyway.) You can also take the Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry for a 30-minute trip, but that boat only runs from mid-May through the end of November. Getting there: The Block Island Ferry provides year-round service from Point Judith, and is the only ferry that can take vehicles from the mainland to the island.

#SUMMER ISLANDS IN WASHINGTON SERIES#

Pro tip: There are several nature conservatories on the island, the most popular being the 190-acre Clay Head Preserve on the northeast coast, which features a series of unmarked, interconnected walking paths known as “the maze.” It's worth visiting any time of year, but it happens to be one of the island's best leaf-peeping spots in the fall. With its floral wallpapers, decorative surf boards, white-washed rooms, and rentable bikes, the hotel feels like your own private beach house-with none of the upkeep. Spend the rest of your time at Block Island Beach House. The island’s only town, New Shoreham, is filled with boutiques and restaurants worth exploring, though it won’t take you very long. But if you don't feel like doing the drive yourself, you can take the Greyhound Keys Shuttle across the entire archipelago for around $25.īlock Island is a New England getaway at its best, complete with lighthouses, seagrass-lined beaches, and 30 miles of hiking trails. Getting there: Driving down the Overseas Highway from Miami to Key West is one of the best road trips in the country, thanks in large part to the scenic Seven Mile Bridge.

If you don't mind the heat, visit in the early summer for slightly lower hotel rates. Pro tip: Peak hurricane season for the Keys is between mid-August and mid-October, so try to plan your trip around those months.

Key Largo is a must-visit spot in the northern Keys, with an underwater park ( John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park) that scuba enthusiasts will more than appreciate.

#SUMMER ISLANDS IN WASHINGTON PLUS#

The island cluster has tons of outdoor activities, fish tacos, and chic hotels, plus the iconic Holiday Isle Tiki Bar. Islamorada-located midway between Miami and Key West-is a perfect place to either break up your drive or set up camp for a couple nights. While most travelers to the Florida Keys head straight to Key West (more on that later), there are plenty of other places to visit along the archipelago.