This New England Victorian-era island is just a 13-mile, one-hour ferry ride off the Rhode Island-Connecticut coast. Enjoy lighthouses and Victorian architecture, boutique-type shopping, great seafood and gourmet cuisine, bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, sailing, and nature walks. Resort amenities include full kitchens in every unit, outdoor barbecue grills, heated indoor pool (April through October) outdoor tennis courts, pool table, and complimentary Direct TV, Wi-Fi for laptops, and movie library. A car is recommended. Restaurants and island activities are limited from November to May. The resort does not have elevators, and many units require climbing stairs.