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Everyone loves an island getaway. Unfortunately, that's the problem with a beach vacation – you're often forced to share your stretch of sand with countless others in search of a little R&R. If you're looking for a beach vacation minus the crowds, we've rounded up ten islands around the world where you'll find just that – and while you may have to work a little harder and travel a little longer to get there, you'll be rewarded with deserted beaches, fascinating culture, exotic cuisine, and the satisfaction of "discovering" a fabulous, off-the-beaten-path island destination. And if you've heard of every island on our list, pat yourself on the back – you're a well-traveled wanderer whose passport must be worn from use!
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$499+: 7-nt Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami to St. Thomas Norwegian Cruise Line
$179+: 3-nt Bahamas cruise on Carnival Sensation w/bonus Cruise.com
$449+: 7-nt cruise to St. Croix & more w/pre-paid gratuities Cruise.com
$344+: 7-nt peak-winter Caribbaen cruise on MSC Poesia Cruise.com
$299+: 5-nt cruise to Jamaica & more w/$99 cabin upgrade Cruise.com
$179+: Bahamas 4-night cruise on Norwegian Sky Norwegian
$299+: Caribbean 7-night cruise on Costa Atlantica Costa
$179+: Bahamas 4-night beach cruise on Norwegian Sky Norwegian
$339+: Caribbean 7-night beach cruise on MSC Poesia MSC
$164+: Bahamas 4-night cruise on RC Majesty of the Seas Royal Caribbean
$1047+: 10-night Panama Canal cruise on Holland America CruiseNow.com
$179+: 5-nt Caribbean cruise on NCL w/onboard credit CruiseNow.com
$659+: 7-nt balcony cruise on new ship this Dec w/Bahamas CruiseDealership.com
$199+: 3-nt Bahamas Carnival cruise w/free upgrade CruisesOnly
$125+: 4nt Bahamas cuise on Royal w/private island & bonus CruisesOnly
$413+: 7-nt S. Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Summit CruisesOnly
$799+: 7-nt E. Caribbean cruise on Celebrity in balcony CruisesOnly
$449+: 7-nt Bahamas cruise from Baltimore w/free upgrade CruisesOnly
$399+: 7-nt Carnival cruise to St.Thomas & more w/upgrade CruisesOnly
$519+: 8-nt S. Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale CruisesOnly
$139/nt+: Bahamas beach resort with no greens fees Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort
$287/nt+: Cayman islands villa with private dock Cayman Villas
$255/nt+: Cayman Islands beachfront villa, 50% off Cayman Villas
$75/nt+: Save up to 55% at new all-incl. Jamaica resort BookIt.com
$69/nt+: All-inclusive beachfront La Romana resort BookIt.com
$210/nt+: Negril luxury beach & spa resort: family-friendly BookIt.com
$105+: Montego Bay beach resort & kids stay free: 40% off Iberostar Rose Hall Beach
$87/nt+: Punta Cana all-incl. resort w/spa, casino & golf Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
$123/nt+: Punta Cana adults-only beachfront resort; 40% off Excellence Punta Cana
$187/nt+: 5-star Punta Cana adults-only resort Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro
$59/nt+: Save up to 40% at Myrtle Beach resort; kids stay free Camelot By The Sea
$112/nt+: Puerto Rico hotel: save up to 25% off: kids free BookIt.com
$79/nt+: Peak-winter rates at new all-incl. Jamaica resort BookIt.com
$89/nt+: All-incl. Jamaica resort w/free nanny for kids FDR Pebbles Resort
$178/nt+: Grand Cayman luxury resort w/free brkfst Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
$81/nt+: Gorgeous Dominican Republic beachfront resort Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus
$195/nt+: Cayman beach condo near top snorkeling Cayman Villas
De-Stressing Spa Getaways from $259/Night Editors' Review
Ring in the New Year in Antigua from $995/Night Editors' Review
South Pacific Escapes from $480/Night Editors' Review
$492+: Romantic 4-nt Dominican Republic escape w/airfare BeachDestinations.com
$423+: 4-nt all-inclusive Punta Cana trip w/airfare & hotel BeachDestinations.com
$2719+: Tahiti, Moorea & Bora Bora 8-nt trip w/air & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$492+: Punta Cana all-inclusive 4-nt trip w/airfare & hotel BeachDestinations.com
$1739+: 7-nt Tahiti & Moorea combo w/airfare & hotel BeachDestinations.com
$450+: Stay 5 nights at all-incl. Punta Cana resort w/flight The Vacation Travel Mart
$2895+: African 7-day tour w/Mt. Kilimanjaro trek iExplore
$4595+: Eqypt & Kenya 12-day adventure w/Sphinx & Nairobi iExplore
$475+: Jamaica 4-nt beach getaway w/flight from NY The Vacation Travel Mart
Explore Ancient Egypt from $1,349 Editors' Review
Early-Season Caribbean Savings from $97/Night Editors' Review
$200 off Bahamas Vacations with Flight Editors' Review
$1999+: Egypt 7-nt tour w/hotels, Nile cruise & air from NY Key Tours
$1699+: Bora Bora 5- or 7-nts w/round-trip airfare from LA Tahiti Tourism
$730+: All-incl. trips w/air to Palladium Resort & Spa & more Apple Vacations
$630+: Jamaica 5-night vacation w/free brkfst from Detroit Delta Vacations
$1699+: Tahiti & Bora Bora 5-night trip w/leis & air from LA Qantas Vacations
$469+: Punta Cana all-inclusive 4-nt trip w/airfare & hotel BeachDestinations.com
$581+: Jamaica 4-nt trip at family-friendly resort w/air Legends Beach Resort
$615+: Dominican Republic 4-nts at all-incl. resort w/air Grand Oasis Marien Resort
Holiday Fare Sales & More from $98 Editors' Review
$168+: New routes & low fares to Punta Cana (round-trip) LAN Airlines
$759+: Low fares to India, Australia & more (round-trip) Etihad Airways
$49+: Cheap fares to Cancun, Key West & more (one-way) AirTran
$205+: Fall flights to Myrtle Beach (round-trip) Expedia
$220+: Low fall fares to Charleston (round-trip) Expedia
$292+: Low airfare to Jamaica (round-trip) Major Airlines
$248+: Low round-trip fares to Canadian cities Major Airlines
$305+: Low fall fares to Montreal (round-trip) Major Airlines
$49+: Low fares to Key West, the Bahamas & more (each way) AirTran
$164+: Round-trip flights to Puerto Rico from Orlando Major Airlines
$404+: Low fares to Montego Bay from Orlando (round-trip) Expedia
$537+: One-way flights to South Africa from NYC or D.C. South African Airways
$281+: Round-trip flights to Grand Cayman Major Airlines
