You don’t need a passport for a beach escape that feels downright tropical. And with 71 percent of Americans opting for stateside stays this summer, more people are looking to access paradise without currency exchanges. Enter: Michigan. Skeptical? That just means you’ve never stood on the blinding-white sands of Northern Michigan’s west coast, staring out at topaz waves. According to alexandraunderwater who has logged plenty of time in tropical locales and spent 26 of her 30 years in the Great Lakes State, Michigan can absolutely hold its own. Tap the link in our bio to discover why the Midwest feels like the Caribbean. ✍️ : alexandraunderwater #getoutside #outsidemagazine