For a family-friendly island getaway close to the United States, the Grand Lucayan's post-Thanksgiving sale offers great value.

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Located off the Atlantic shore of Marathon in the Florida Keys is a private island getaway with all the amenities.

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For a step back in time, visit Michigan's Mackinac Island, which is reminiscent of a Victorian luxury getaway.

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Guam competes with the sheer natural beauty of Hawaii and the wealth of beaches in the Bahamas, but more than that, the island offers an authentic, delicious and culturally rich getaway you may never have known was waiting for you.

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