Is it your dream to find a hidden little island that's virtually unknown to everyone else?
Well, you don't have to fly to some remote part of the world to live that dream. There are plenty of secret islands here in the U.S. that you've probably never heard of. (And I'm about to expose them!)
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Great Diamond Island, Maine
Tourists flock to Portland, Maine but the majority miss out on a nearby gem — Great Diamond Island, less than an hour away by ferry.
Book a room at the Inn at Diamond Cove, located in a gated community on the north side of the island. Only hotel guests and residents are allowed to explore this section of the island, and you could spend a whole afternoon on one of its tiny beaches without seeing anyone else.
Adding to the peaceful feel: Cars aren't allowed on this part of the island.
Rabbit Island, Michigan
You could have had Rabbit Island on Lake Superior all to yourself if you were browsing Craigslist a few years ago.
Rob Gorski, an ER doctor living in Manhattan, stumbled across a listing for the 91-acre island in 2000 and purchased it for a mere $140,000. Gorski renamed the former Traverse Island and has since turned it into an artists' colony that welcomes visitors.
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Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts
Let the masses go to the Cape or Nantucket. You'll be soaking in the solitude on Cuttyhunk, an island between the Southeastern Massachusetts coast and Martha's Vineyard.
Cuttyhunk certainly feels miles away from the frenetic scenes of the Vineyard and Nantucket. There are no cars and few amenities or stores, but that's a good thing if you're seeking the solitude of a secret island getaway.
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