St. John, USVI

If you’re looking for a Caribbean paradise without needing a passport (and you are a U.S. citizen), St. John is calling your name. It’s the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in pristine beaches, beautiful turquoise water, and some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. For the ultimate island experience, we went bareboating for a week, chartering a boat and sailing around St. John and St. Thomas. If you love the laid-back island lifestyle, this is the kind of place that makes you consider never coming home.