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Around the pool, gatherings take on a celebratory energy: a reception dinner lined with striped umbrellas, an after-party that shifts from black-tie to bikini, a birthday weekend where everyone rotates between swims and slices of pineapple. Families scatter into their own poolside rituals; one with a paperback, another calling "Marco Polo", and friends returning again and again to the water as the unofficial headquarters of the trip. The season’s final call for sunscreen comes with an invitation: gather the friends, stake out the loungers, and let the pool do the entertaining. From the salt-air glamour of Gurney’s Montauk to Aperol-hued afternoons at Soho Farmhouse Ibiza, these 33 pools remind us that summer’s best chapters unfold in chlorine and salt, in meals carried outdoors (or burgers nabbed from the pool bar), and in the ecstasy of not checking the time until the sun has finally clocked out. So sit back, recline your chaise, and bookmark this roundup as your global directory to the world’s most sought-after pools.  

With winter headed our way, a trip to the tropics is probably on your mind. If you’re looking to get out of the States and onto a beach, into a rainforest or have an island to yourself, we’ve got some incredible getaway spots for you. From private islands to overwater bungalows to treetop nests, there's something for every beach lover. Read on for your complete guide to warmer, sunnier days, cool drink included.    Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Location: Kima Tulum

Home is where the heart is, but who wouldn’t want to tie the knot in paradise? As the seasons change and your hometown venues prepare for cooler weather, there’s only one thing to do for the couple on the hunt for the eternal summer: plan a destination wedding. While much of coastal Europe is closed for the season, the rest of the globe delivers with dreamy venues tucked in tropical oases, sprawling savanna landscapes and shimmering white sand beaches.  From the US and Central America to Africa and beyond, these 24 bucket-list venues are the key to locking down your dream destination wedding venue. Reporter: Erica Nichols

Hiking deep into rainforests, touring around plantations and farms, surfing the famous waves at Waimea Bay, and noshing on fresh mangoes picked right from the tree are just a handful of the epic experiences you can expect to have in America’s favorite collection of tropical islands.   Here to help you plan your getaway, we’ve rounded up some of the most gorgeous hotels in Hawaii and a few party spots too. From stunning plantation homes to posh luxury hotels, there’s something for everyone in this part of the world. Whatever adventure you choose, you’ll be sipping coconut water straight from the shell faster than you can say, “surf’s up, dude.”   Reporters: Alyssa Brown & Heather Ash

Shoulder Season (noun): a travel period between peak and off-peak seasons. With less crowds and lower prices, we understand why seasoned travelers try to keep this secret under wraps, but we're spilling all the details! Follow along to find your dream destination and the ideal time to visit. The best part? These 38 venues are bookable right here, right now on The Venue Report. So, where to? Reporter: Scout | Location: Canaves Oia Suites