Gamers' Getaway: A Look at Video Game Islands

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Summer is nearing an end, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop vacationing.  In fact, a pleasant vacation spot can be found in your very own living room. We turn to video games (just like we do books) for an easy alternative to getting away.

Here is an examination of various video game islands. I've included a guess of how much a vacation would cost*, what kinds of food one might find, and some possible attractions. So sit back, relax, and game on. 

*cost: $ (cheap) $$ (moderate) $$$ (expensive)

1. Outset Island (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker) 

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Cost
$ 

Food
Pig, chicken, or fish dish
Lon Lon milk 

Baked apple

Hearty wild greens

Attractions 

To Do 
Swim, sail, pig chase, deal with klepto bird and/or pirates, begin an adventure, and sword fight

To See
Trees, Fairy Forest, and Jabu Jabu's Cave

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2. Besaid Island (Final Fantasy X and X-2)

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COST
$

FOOD
Potion

Phoenix down

Fiend meat

Fish

Chocobo eggs

ATTRACTIONS

To Do 
Play Blitzball, fight fiends, join the crusaders, pray at the temple and/or study to become a summoner, lose all your memories and wake up on the shores of the island, and have reunions

To See
The Temple of Yevon (Besaid), hidden areas in waterfalls, and scattering of ruins

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3. Destiny Islands (Kingdom Hearts series)

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Cost
$

Food
Paopu Fruit

Coconuts (the yellow kind)

Fish

Mushrooms

Sea salt ice cream (when available)

Attractions 

To Do 
Become a keyblade master, build a raft, spar with islanders, make lucky charms (wayfinders), watch the sunset, race, zip-line, and embark on an epic adventure to other worlds

To See
Secret place (where you can meet hooded creepy dude), an odd looking raft, two islands for the price of one (main island and island for children), and the destruction of the world 

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4. Isle Delfino (Super Mario Sunshine)

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Cost
$$

Food
Mushrooms

Stars

Yoshi eggs

Attractions

To Do 
Shop, fish, not get thrown into the volcano, play squirt gun, and jet ski

To See
Volcano, mini island, waterway, and bell tower

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Zack Island (Dead or Alive series)

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Cost
$$$

Food
Cream puffs

Oshiroku (red bean soup)

Blancmange (creamy geletin dish with almond flavoring)

Sachertorte (chocolate cake) 

Attractions 

To Do 
Explore jungle, play beach volleyball, gamble, ride on ferris wheel, shop, dance, swim (in pool or ocean), water slide, and take pictures

To See
Beach volleyball games, lovely beach scenes, and an expansive jungle 

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Would you vacation to any of these islands? Do you have a gamer getaway that wasn't mentioned?