Best Lake Getaways

Party Cove at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks is a haven for spring breakers and summer revelers alike.

A footbridge hangs over the blue-green waters of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia.

Lake Annecy in the French Alps is a popular destination for tourists. Enjoy water sports before refueling at lakeside restaurants and bars.

Lake Atitlan is situated in the Guatemalan highlands at the foot of 3 volcanoes including the San Pedro volcano pictured above.

Wizard Island sits in Oregon's Crater Lake, which was formed by the collapse of a volcano. Not only is this the deepest lake in the United States at 1,943 feet, but it's also famous for its deep blue color and crystal-clear waters.

Hikers take in the sunset over Loch Lomond, Scotland, which is dotted with islands and medieval castles.

Lake Matheson in South Island, New Zealand, is also known as mirror lake for its reflected vies of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.

Windsurfers ride Lake Garda, one of Italy's most popular vacation spots, featuring resort towns, hot springs and terra-cotta-roofed hotels.

Lake Havasu, on the border between Arizona and California, brings in 3.5 million visitors a year, and, thanks to its floating party scene, it's a major spring break destination for coeds.

Don't go diving into the picturesque waters of Lake Nakuru in Kenya -- the mass of pink flamingos are one of the few species that can stand the hostile conditions. Visitors can spot up to a million birds wading side by side as well as baboons and black-and-white rhinos.

View from the Icefields Parkway's highest Lookout Point over Peyto Lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The glacier-fed lake has a bright, turquoise color and was featured in the <a href="http://www.travelchannel.com/Places_Trips/Destinations/North_America/Slideshow_Sports_Illustrated_Swimsuit_Destinations?slidevalue=7">2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.</a>

View of the clear waters and sandy beaches of Crystal Lake from the town of Beulah, MI.