Island Vacations You Don't Need A Passport For

One great option to escape the pressures of life is to lounge on an island like your favorite celebrity, and there may be more island destination options than you realized. Sure, there are destinations worth visiting in a lifetime, but some of those trips are international destinations that will take time and budgeting to conquer. 

But just because you don't have a passport doesn't mean you can't take a leap and embark on an adventure. Here are some island locations you can visit without a passport.

Guam is a U.S. territory that U.S. citizens can freely traverse without the headache of acquiring a passport. It's known for its tropical beaches, and adventure seekers can spend their time diving into the deepest point of the ocean at The Challenger Deep, or Jet Skiing on the Philippine Sea waves.

If you're a U.S. citizen, you won't need a passport to enter Isabela, Puerto Rico, where temperatures average a warm 84.7 degrees. Although Isabela is known as the "Garden of the Northwest," it has three beaches that merit a visit. And if you're hoping to perfect your surfing skills, Jobos Beach on the northwest coast has been recognized as an ideal surfing beach.

If you're a fan of water sports or you're just hoping to soak in the sun for a while, one of the best places to vacation is Key West, Florida. Activities on the island range from boating to kayaking to snorkeling with dolphins.

Located approximately five hours north of Boston, Mount Desert Island in Maine is a destination that has been touted as one of the most beautiful spots in New England. Most of the island is home to Acadia National Park, where travelers can go biking or climbing, but islanders can still have fun in the water and go kayaking or canoeing.

Orcas is just one of the islands off the coast of Washington. Not to be confused with the capital of Puerto Rico, the San Juan Islands are the perfect place for travelers who want to blend traditional water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding, with ventures that can be accomplished in the Pacific Northwest, like visiting a herd of alpacas on the island. If you're a U.S. citizen, no passport is needed to escape to these islands.

Located not too far from Hawaii, Saipan is the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands. Relax on the shores of Micro Beach, a beautiful family beach, or engage your wild side and try cliff diving. And there's no bad time to visit Saipan: this destination is known for its sunny and warm days year-round. The Northern Mariana Islands are another U.S. territory that can be accessed by U.S. citizens without a passport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

If you're a U.S. citizen, there's no passport required to relax on St. Croix's unbelievably beautiful beaches while pristine, blue water floats over your toes. Just carry your state-issued ID with you as a form of identification. The weather is warm and sunny year-round, with average temperatures in the summer around 82 degrees Fahrenheit and winter temps around 77 degrees. St. Croix is especially worth the visit for romantic adventure seekers and history lovers alike hoping to learn the complex nature of how Spain, Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, the United States and more all contributed to the shaping of the island.

History buffs, look no further than St. Simons Island in Georgia for your next vacation. This island has numerous historic attractions, like the Bloody Marsh Battle Site where British and Scottish soldiers defeated Spanish forces in July 1742, and the Cannon's Point Preserve with middens on site that date back to 2500 B.C. And when you need to take a break from the history lessons, pay a visit to East Beach, where you can enjoy beach activities like shelling and kiteboarding.

The 76 square miles of the territory of American Samoa is comprised of five volcanic islands and two atolls that can all be accessed without a passport if you are a U.S. citizen. Tutuila, the largest of the five American Samoa islands, offers the most breathtaking views.