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Barcelona, Spain

Visitors to Barcelona can have their urban sightseeing and big-city fun, with a little beach time thrown in on the side.

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Koh Phangan, Thailand

Thailand's hottest spot for the young set is Ko Phangan, a small island near the larger Koh Samui.

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Nantucket Island, Massachusetts

Long before Nantucket became known as a vacation destination, it was primarily a quiet whaling community off the coast of Massachusetts.

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Moshup Beach, Martha's Vineyard

As summer commences, crowds swarm Martha's Vineyard in droves, but respite can be found in the Vineyard's far eastern reaches -- up-island, as it's known locally.

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Newport Beach, California

Trendsetters, jetsetters, and beach lovers in the know have been taking advantage of Newport Beach's Southern California coastal charms -- both vintage and nouveau riche -- for decades.

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Punaluu, Hawaii

The black-sand beach at Punalu'u, one of nature's rarest wonders and the largest black-sand beach on the Big Island, strikes visitors with its serene beauty.

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Culebra Island, Puerto Rico

Culebra Island, off Puerto Rico's northeast coast, has beautiful beaches and plenty of sun, but it's also an old pirate hideout loaded with virtually undisturbed treasures.

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Jamaica: Island Secrets

If you want to see the real Jamaica, throw away your guidebook, and take a few tips from us. These are Jamaica's best-kept secrets.

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6 Sexy Slipaways

These 6 sexy slipaways offer couples a chance to indulge all of their senses.

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Wailea, Hawaii

Maui is the only Hawaiian island to be named after a demigod, and that comes as to no surprise to fans, as this tropical escape is heavenly.

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Southampton, New York

Unspoiled beaches, a charming village center, exclusive shops and exquisite dining have made Southampton the Hampton du jour.

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St. John, US Virgin Islands

As other islands in the Caribbean become overdeveloped with super-size resorts and tourist attractions, St. John remains remarkably untouched -- a trait that only increases its lure.

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Trunk Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands

Trunk Bay's beach and coral reefs remain among St. John's most breathtaking and well-preserved attractions.

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Vieques, Puerto Rico

Vieques maintains a laid-back island atmosphere that can be hard to find on more developed Caribbean getaways.

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Little Palm Island, Florida

The resort at Little Palm Island is one of the best in the country, with exquisite accommodations, great food and one of the best beaches in the entire stretch of the Keys.