• Introduction
• 1. Aspen
• 2. Avalon
• 3. Fire Island
• 4. Little St. Simons Island
• 5. Lopez Island
• 6. Mackinac Island
• 7. Monhegan Island
• 8. Nags Head
• 9. Nantucket
• 10. South Padre Island

Little St. Simons Island

For anyone who has ever dreamed of owning their own island but hasn't reached "celebrity status" quite yet, Little St. Simons Island may just be the next best thing. This privately-owned island off Georgia’s Golden Isles chain was a popular retreat for American royalty such as the Astors and the Rockefellers, and today provides refuge for a privileged maximum of 30 overnight guests who bunk down at the exclusive The Lodge, Little St. Simons' only hotel (although day trips can also be arranged).  The charm here is owed to its remoteness: it’s only accessible by boat, and there are no cars or television. Even phone reception is limited, so visitors must leave the "network" (read: bye-bye BlackBerry) behind. Wind down with a bike ride, or spend time fishing, bird-watching, and horseback riding – and best of all, you can feign your celebrity status in an environment that’s paparazzi free.

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