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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Besides being the oldest lake in North America, this body of water is a haven for beaches, upscale communities, water sports, sunset views, and delicious eats.
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Greece is made up of thousands of islands, including these five that offer quiet escapes and are beloved by avid travelers looking to avoid the crowds.
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California’s Laguna Beach is home to many magnificent shores, including one with a world-famous skimboarding reputation along a pristine coast.
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Stevie Wonder has talked about moving to Ghana for decades, and he's now a citizen. If you want to see why he loves it so much, you can head there yourself.
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Part of the fun of visiting the Caribbean is the chance to see colorful coral reefs teeming with wildlife. Here's where you can snorkel just off shore.
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This Michigan town, celebrated for its entertainment, offers annual festivals, multiple lakes for fun on the water, orchards for picking fruit, and local shops.
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You've heard that everything is bigger in Texas, but this massive lake will show you just how true that saying is. Prepare to be amazed by this outdoorsy gem.
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If you feel like staying near the beach in style, you'll want to check out this Santa Cruz bed and breakfast that used to be a California mansion.
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Overlooking Lake Superior with a lovely sandy beach, this spot makes a wonderful base, with forest hikes, several lovely campgrounds, and fishing galore.
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Turkey's Riviera coastline is home to one of Europe's most beautiful beaches, where azure waters meet soft sands, and world-class diving and paragliding await.
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On the banks of the Colorado River in Bullhead City, Arizona, you'll find a popular local park that offers access to three beaches, as well as family fun.
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Running on the beach can be a truly exhilarating experience, and we've got five of the best West Coast beaches that you can feel the breeze on.
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