About Fanning Island: it is hot, it is poor, it is interesting, and the water around it is the most incredible shades of blue and green. It is something all of us middle-class Americans should see. Those of us who rented a bike and got away from the crowd by the dock enjoyed the island more, and I highly recommend doing that. We also ate back on the ship rather than tackle the scene on the island, e.g. the $3 Haagan Dazz ice cream bars melted off the sticks as soon as we opened them and fell all over, mostly on the grass. This is the island they show in the beginning credits of Gilligan’s Island, and there is a small shipwreck near the dock to remind you of The Minnow. To see how these people live, and then go back to the Chocoholic Buffet on the ship, puts your life in perspective. Interested in becoming a travel agent? Follow this link to find out more. Home Based Travel Agent