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Unusual Island Vacations (PHOTOS)

Posted: 05/08/2012 7:00 am

It's getting warmer as summer approaches and we've got a full-blown case of spring fever. We keep catching ourselves dreaming of an island escape and of enjoying some sun, fun and relaxation. Still, going to the Caribbean is so typical -- not that we object to it -- and we're ready to branch out.

We're picturing a different kind of island vacation, a trip to an island, but not simply to the beach or to the inside of a pulpy novel. We're picturing the atypical island vacation, an adventure that allows us some thrills even as we enjoy the perks of an island getaway.

-- Jane Reynolds

Island You Didn't Think of: Manhattan, NY
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Millions of tourists visit Manhattan each month, and (almost) everyone knows that Manhattan is, in fact, an island. After all, the Dutch — attracted to Manhattan’s protected harbor — settled the area centuries ago. But few think of the 13.4-mile stretch of land as an island getaway — we’re about to get people seeing Manhattan in a new light. Sure, there are the fabulous Broadway shows to see and top-notch, Michelin-starred restaurants, but even packed Manhattan can feel like a breezy, island vacation.

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It's getting warmer as summer approaches and we've got a full-blown case of spring fever. We keep catching ourselves dreaming of an island escape and of enjoying some sun, fun and relaxation. Still, g...
It's getting warmer as summer approaches and we've got a full-blown case of spring fever. We keep catching ourselves dreaming of an island escape and of enjoying some sun, fun and relaxation. Still, g...