5 TROPICAL PARADISE

GATEWAYS FOR AMERICAN TRAVELERS

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NO PASSSPORT REQUIRED!

Whether you're planning a last-minute trip or you simply don't have a passport (yet), there are stunning tropical destinations under the U.S. flag that offer all the allure of international travel with the convenience of domestic rules. When it comes to tropical vacations, many Americans immediately think of far-off destinations like Bali, the Maldives, or the Caribbean islands that require an international flight and a passport. But what if you could sink your toes into powdery white sand, sip on a coconut cocktail, and snorkel in turquoise waters, all without the need for a passport?

Whether you're planning a last-minute trip or you simply don't have a passport (yet), there are stunning tropical destinations under the U.S. flag that offer all the allure of international travel with the convenience of domestic rules. Here's your guide to some of the best passport-free tropical getaways for American citizens.

1. PUERTO RICO >Caribbean Culture Meets American Convenience

No passport? No problem. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, which means American citizens can fly in and out just like they would to any state - no customs lines, no immigration paperwork. But don't let the ease of travel fool you: Puerto Rico feels like another world.