Condé Nast TravelerJan 30, 2026
8 Island Getaways That Don't Require a US Passport
American citizens don't need a passport to visit these US territories. Here's how to plan your trip.
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- La FortalezaSightLocated in the historic quarter of Old San Juan in the capital city and municipality of San Juan, it has housed the…
- Bioluminescent BaySightEnchanting, blue-green glow, claims brightest bioluminescence
- Vieques National Wildlife RefugeSightWild horses roam around it
- Managaha IslandSightDay trip destination from Saipan
- TinianSightIsland three miles south of Saipan
- Isla VerdeNeighborhoodArea in San Juan with beach bars and casinos
- ViequesSightIsland off eastern coast, home to best beaches
- SaipanSightLargest and most populated of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Mount TapochauSightVista point in Saipan's tropical jungles
- Tinian monarchPlaceEndangered bird species endemic to Tinian
- RotaPlaceSouthernmost Northern Mariana Island
- Rota GrottoSightPopular snorkeling spot on Rota
- As Nieves Latte Stone QuarrySightUS national landmark on Rota
- US Virgin IslandsPlaceUS territory, no passport needed for Americans
- St. CroixPlaceMain island of the US Virgin Islands
- King Christian HotelHotel300-year-old waterfront landmark in Christiansted
- Fort ChristiansvaernSightHistoric fort in Christiansted
- El MorroSight
- Taga BeachSight
- Tachogna BeachSight
- Guata beachSight
- Teteto beachSight
- Bird SanctuaryPlace