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YANKEE BOHO Deer Isle, Maine
Workshops, galleries, and lobster shacks proliferate in this fishing village-artists' colony. The wood-framed Pilgrim's Inn (20 Main St.; 888/778-7505; www.pilgrimsinn.com; doubles from $129) dates back to 1793.
EMBRACING NATURE Catalina Island, California
Use the dockside Hotel Metropole (Avalon; 800/541-8528; www.hotel-metropole.com; doubles from $159) as a base while exploring by horse, bike, or kayak.
BACK TO BASICS Vieques, Puerto Rico
The concrete design of Hix Island House (787/741-2302; www.hixislandhouse.com; doubles from $150) reflects the island's simple aesthetic: empty beaches and unfettered relaxation.
LATIN FLAVOR Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Brightly painted fishing boats and shacks line the shores of this island just 15 minutes from the crush of Cancún. Arrange snorkeling excursions from the waterfront Hotel Secreto (Punta Norte; 52-998/877-1039; www.hotelsecreto.com; doubles from $150).
—David Kaufman
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