Outer Banks, North Carolina
This long chain of barrier islands runs from Eastern Virginia into North Carolina and is a beach lover’s dream. While accommodations in the Outer Banks aren’t the cheapest, almost everything else is!
Choose Corolla Beach; if you’re lucky, you’ll see some wild Spanish mustangs roaming the islands.
Some of the most extraordinary things here include kayaking through the salt marshes (don’t forget your camera) and scouring the charming beach towns for the most fantastic seafood.
There are also many lighthouses up and down the coast where the entrance is either free or costs very little. A little locally known secret for travelers is that the further north you go in the Outer Banks, the more expensive it can be.
So stick to the south, and enjoy an affordable getaway! This area can be one of the best affordable islands in our country if you plan your trip accordingly!
Be sure to leave us a comment to let us know which of these affordable islands is YOUR next destination.
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BIEN VIENIDOS! Puerto Rico, The Hostess, With The Mostest! Do stay in the Old City of San Juan, 500 years of history in those streets, dating from Nov., 1493! Rent an apartment, in one of the pre-1898, colonial buildings! Use VRBO, Vacation Rentals by Owner! Rent a car to see the outer sights, or book tours by going to one of the big hotels along the waterfront, getting brochures, tour buses pick up there!
Cumberland Island off the coast of Georgia and Florida should have been included.
You should have included Mackinaw Island in Michigan.