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Want a relaxing and luxurious all-inclusive getaway without the hassle of applying for a brand-new passport? Then you’re in luck!
There are five overseas destinations that American travelers can visit without a passport right now.
This is because these destinations are U.S. territories or Freely Associated States. And the good news is that they’re all breathtakingly beautiful!
These idyllic locales are:
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Guam
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- American Samoa
Here are the best all-inclusive resorts that each destination has to offer:
U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands offer everything you would expect from a tropical island paradise but without a passport!
There are very few all-inclusive resorts on the islands and these are almost exclusively 5-star resorts but our pick is a highly rated 3-star hotel that pairs both quality with affordability.
Oceans at Divi Carina Bay is an adults-only resort in Christiansted and every single room in the resort has amazing ocean views. With good food and a relaxing vibe, this is a great place to choose if you really want to get away from it all.
A three-night stay from April 1 – April 4 would cost US$1,727. This price is based on two adults sharing.
And the good news is that flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands are both affordable and regular from across the U.S. For the dates above, a nonstop round-trip flight to Cyrill E. King Airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands from New York JFK would cost just $278. This flight is with Delta Airlines.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a remarkable country with incredible beaches, a rich and unique culture, and contrasting landscapes that include both mountain vistas and lush rainforests.
There are few all-inclusive resorts in the country but the best tend to be close to the beach. And one in particular stands out from the rest. The Hotel Lucia Beach by Tropical Inn is a small, family-friendly resort next to a stunningly beautiful beach.
A three-night stay from April 1 – April 4 would cost US$1,257. This price is based on two adults sharing.
One of the benefits of choosing to take a vacation in Puerto Rico is that the air links to the mainland U.S. are plentiful, giving you plenty of options to choose from and at great prices. In April alone you can fly nonstop to San Juan from 18 U.S. airports.
Return flights for the same dates (April 1 – April 4) to San Juan in Puerto Rico start from $87 per person. This is based on a nonstop economy-class flight from New York JFK flying with Frontier Airlines.
Guam
Guam is a lesser-known island in Micronesia that’s located halfway between Australia and Japan and it’s said to have some of the best beaches in the Pacific.
Tumon Beach and Ritidian Point are considered two of the most beautiful thanks to their sugar-white sand.
The best all-inclusive resort on the island is the Pacific Island Club Guam which sits in Tumon Bay’s 82,000 sq. yards beachfront paradise.
This is a 4-star resort that’s fully loaded with 8 different restaurants and unlimited access to over 70 recreational activities. This includes a huge water park, dinner shows, and water sports on the beach. You certainly won’t be bored!
A 3-night stay from April 1 – April 4 will cost $1,382 based on 2 adults sharing a standard room.
Of course, because Guam is so far away from mainland America, prices will be significantly higher than to Puerto Rico of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The only destination you can fly to Guam nonstop is Hawaii. A nonstop round trip flightto Tamuning in Guam from Honolulu would cost $1,703 with United Airlines.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Also, in the Pacific and just north of Guam, you’ll find the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
This is a U.S. commonwealth in the Pacific Ocean that comprises 14 tropical islands with beautiful beaches and a rich cultural heritage.
All inclusive resorts here tend to be huge entertainment hubs with large waterparks and plenty of on-site entertainment. The best of these is the Saipan World Resort, which is a 4-star resort that has a waterpark, a lazy river winding around the hotel, and direct beach access.
There are 2 restaurants to choose from, and American-style breakfast is served every day.
Thrill seekers will love that canoeing, windsurfing, and snorkeling are all included in the resort, too.
A 3-night stay from April 1 – April 4 will cost $1,095, based on two adults sharing a twin room.
American Samoa
American Samoa is the third of the Pacific islands on this list. Fun fact: This is officially the only U.S. territory that sits south of the equator!
The destination boasts tropical rainforests and incredible coral reefs, making it a great vacation destination for snorkel and scuba enthusiasts.
And you want to be by the beach here, which is why I’ve singled out the Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort. This is a 5-star resort with its own private beach. It boasts 5 onsite restaurants and bars, 224 acres of tropical grounds, and a huge lagoon-style swimming pool.
It’s also surprisingly affordable with a 3-night stay from April 1 – April 4 costing $889, based on 2 adults sharing a standard room.
You can fly to American Samoa nonstop from Honolulu or with one stop from Los Angeles. A nonstop return flight from Honolulu would cost $981. This flight is operated by Hawaiian Airlines.
The one stop flight from Los Angeles would cost £1,465 based on a return economy class flight that’s also operated by Hawaiian Airlines.
How Is Passport-Free Travel Possible?
Traveling passport-free is a great idea (and a great tagline for this article!), but you may be wondering what it actually means.
For many of us, traveling overseas without a passport seems incredibly unusual. So, what documents will you need to travel with instead?
If you’re traveling to a U.S. Territory, you can use any government-issued ID as a valid travel document instead of a passport. Examples of this would be a driver’s license or state ID card.
Make sure this is valid before you travel.
The only exception is American Samoa. Like the other destinations on this list, American Samoa is a U.S. territory, but the rules are a little stricter. To take advantage of passport-free travel, you will need a certified U.S. birth certificate to enter the island.
Tor Brierley
Tor has been writing for more than 20 years and has visited 25 countries (and counting!) She specializes in European and family travel and never says no to new adventures.
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