Where to find some cool travel escapes in the blazin' hot summer of 2021
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Sometimes you can get way too much of a good thing in summer. Here are nine places that are making for cool travel escapes in the blazin' hot summer of 2021.
(CNN) — Summer travel can be so inviting. There are fewer clothes to pack. Days are long for outdoor play. Outdoor dining abounds. And you can't overstate the simple joy of basking in the sun's soothing rays. But sometimes you can get way too much of a good thing in summer as people in the US Northwest can tell you. Too much heat is not just unpleasant. It's deadly. Whether you're playing it safe or simply prefer relatively cooler temps over hot spots, here are nine places that usually make for cool travel escapes in summer. Keep in mind all the cautionary guidance about travel -- especially if you're not fully vaccinated or you're crossing international borders.
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