14 Under-the-Radar U.S. Islands

Through the simple act of hopping on a ferry, crossing a bridge, or boarding a very short flight, these islands off of the U.S. shoreline—also off the well-trodden paths of island seekers who flock to destinations like Cape Cod and Catalina Island—transport you to what feels like a different world. And although the food and physical settings may vary on each—from lobster rolls on Block Island to ahi poke on Lanai—one thing they all have in common is a leisurely approach to living. Get ready to slow down, engage the senses, and savor the spirit of each of these under-the-radar islands.—Kristine Hansen