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Summer may be halfway over, but there’s still time for one last getaway — and the Travel Channel folks have some ideas. Or rather, you do. They’ve based their “top summer getaways” list on your vacation-planning search activity. Turns out we’re all into palm trees, sandy beaches, islands — and Dutch canals. Apparently, Amsterdam (No. 5) is hotter than hot. And Dubai (No. 2), which is literally hotter than hot, is also vacation-destination hot.
Here’s the list. Find all the reasons these spots make excellent summer getaways at travelchannel.com.
– Jackie Burrell, East Bay Times