15 places you'd rather be than here
To help you leave your weather- and work-related woes behind -- even if just virtually -- we've rounded up 15 places we'd rather be than here.
Biking through Tuscany
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A country road leads to the monastery through the Italian vineyards in Montalcino, Tuscany.
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Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii, ranked fifth on the 2014 list of Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beaches.
Cruise ships offer fun for the whole family. From luxurious spas and entertainment to casinos, golf and high-end dining experiences, there are many cruise ships setting sail from New York, Florida and other locations.
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort in French Polynesia — just bring bug spray.
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The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve in Alaska is dotted with hot springs, ancient lava flows and the largest maar lakes in the world.
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Golfing is a big attraction on Amelia Island in Florida. Amelia Plantation has 54 holes, some paralleling the ocean. Fernandina Golf Club, open to the public, has 27.
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Cocktail drinks are served to guests on Turtle Island in Fiji.
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Whether you have kids in tow or you're a kid at heart, heading to Walt Disney World can be a memorable vacation. Conquer the rides, see the shows and meet some of your favorite characters.
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Oia Village is on the popular Greek island of Santorini.
The One & Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives offers rooms just steps away from the beach.
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The Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas, is a mesmerizing complex with a 141-acre Aquaventure water park consisting of 11 swimming pools and the iconic Mayan temple water slide feature, where guests can race one another on the Challenger Slide.
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park, a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. This photo captures Brandywine Falls.
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Waikoloa, Hawaii, on the Big Island, is a village rich in history and culture. Travelers can experience an authentic luau or explore the cerulean shoreline and its abundant wildlife with AdventureXRafting.
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The Goliath, a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, is 180 feet tall and travels at 72 mph.
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Soaking in the sun, sipping a frozen drink, swimming with dolphins -- head to Key West, Florida for a relaxing vacation.
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