Offering bungalows perched above the water, a peaceful beach, fine dining, and other luxe amenities, this resort in Mexico makes for an idyllic retreat.
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Set away from Colorado's big cities, this state park is a hidden gem with a lake for fishing, boating, and swimming, plus picnic areas with scenic views.
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Experience an incredible and memorable getaway like no other when you vacation on this serene, sandy spot tucked away in the Bahamas. You won't regret the trip.
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Canada is bursting with scenic views, but this town tucked between Toronto and Kingston is particularly great for the retired. Check out its beaches and shops.
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The Midwest is home to all kinds of beautiful lakes, and this quiet state park in Wisconsin gives you the chance to swim, hike, and camp without the crowds.
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One of the biggest names in film is also an "accidental hotelier," with three properties in Belize including a private island getaway and thatched-roof villas.
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Lake Winnipeg is one of Canada's largest, and if you want to check it out, there are multiple well-reviewed Manitoba beaches you can check out.
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For a unique slice of Oregon history mixed with coastal scenery and hiking trails, head to this state recreation site near the California border.
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This pier in North Carolina offers stunning sunrises and sunsets, ocean views, year-round fishing, and other amenities, including billiards and a restaurant.
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The vistas from this small patch are stunning, but there's a lot more to explore — including a nearby campground, hiking trails, and paddling options.
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California is famous for its beautiful beaches, and this one in Pacific Grove has a wide variety of animals, as well as historic sand dunes.
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If Caribbean clear blue water and beautiful beaches are on your radar, look no further than Canada. Here are five of our top pics for a dreamy summer escape.
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Retirees who dream of days spent on the beach, but prefer living in a quite town surrounded by nature, should forget Florida and head to North Carolina.
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This Mississippi lake destination offers several campgrounds, quiet swimming beaches, excellent fishing waters, boating access, areas for hunting, and trails.
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This lake, reaching across 3 countries and the largest in Africa , is known for breathtaking islands that offer a tropical vacation with chic beachfront stays.
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If you're in Ontario and want to hit the beach, you can head to this large city, which also has restaurants, a natural history museum, and more.
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has an iconic boardwalk, and it features this enormous restaurant that serves up seafood and a fun variety of drinks.
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Wish you could visit Scotland but need somewhere closer to home? This town in Canada has all the beaches, shops, and bagpipes you could ever want.
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This underrated European beach destination has Caribbean-esque islands and beaches perfect for lounging, plus it's more affordable than many of its neighbors.
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This trail in Point Reyes, California, will take through fields of wildflowers along the shore. It's not a hard walk, but it is a scenic one.
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Visit this peaceful, walkable lakeside neighborhood that most visitors to Toronto miss to find an underrated and artsy area filled with great restaurants.
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A good lake makes for a good beach day, and buried within central Massachusetts lies one such gem amid state park scenery and peaceful hiking trails.
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There are plenty of outdoor destinations in Ontario, but this provincial park boasts a quiet beach and water warm enough to swim until late summer.
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An hour outside of Columbus lies a small community full of nature spots, from a state park with a swimming beach to a golf club with expansive greens.
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Take a guided night walk to see mothers laying eggs at this Florida beach, considered one of the world's most densely populated sea turtle nesting grounds.
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These beaches may look like a nice Caribbean getaway, but you can find them without even leaving the country. You just need to know where to look.
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Just an hour south of Mobile International Airport, Alabama's only public pier on the Gulf is a nice spot for fishing, unfussy food, and beautiful views.
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