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It's already August! If you're in need of a last-minute summer escape—or you're hoping to get away this fall—you've come to the right place!
Here we reveal our Top 7 "Visit-Now" North American Escapes. We've traveled this neck of the woods extensively, and these are some of our favorite recommendations in the United States and Canada. Each one is remarkable in its own way, and each is especially enjoyable this time of year.
For additional suggestions—tailor-made to reflect your travel style, budget, and expectations—get in touch with your expert Hideaways agent (toll-free: 800-843-4433).
 1. Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California. You're perched atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific, savoring a commanding view of the coastline from this rugged yet sublime hideaway. This is truly the stuff of dreams—guided nature walks in the morning, star gazing at night, and every fabulous experience in between, like having a massage on the private deck of your stellar suite. Member-only insight: Find out why Darcy Allen, Hideaways Travel Services Manager, calls Post Ranch Inn "one of my all-time favorites" in her report on Lingering Along the Pacific Coast Highway.
 2. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts. You're staying in the heart of America's "walking city," spending your days shopping the nearby boutiques on Newbury Street, sampling Boston's rich cultural heritage at Beacon Hill, and even burning some serious calories along the Freedom Trail. And at the end of a serenely busy day, you return to your perfectly positioned hotel "home" to relax with a martini in the storied Oak Bar while you plan tomorrow's adventures. Member-only perk: Daily breakfast for two. Member-only insight: Find out how to have "a truly memorable stay" at the Fairmont Copley Plaza when you read Darcy Allen's report on A Beantown Landmark.
 3. The Resort at Paws Up, Montana. You didn't know what to expect. "Glamorous camping" could have been an oxymoron. But it's not. Not at all. Cocooned each night in your pine-surrounded bedroom suite—with its canvas walls and peaked roofline—your roomy tent has all the creature comforts necessary to make you forget you're practically roughing it. And it's a good thing you sleep like a baby each night you're here—the resort has 37,000 acres, and nearly as many activities to keep you busy! Member-only perk: A one-time $150 resort credit. Deal: 5-night "Family Glamping" package. Member-only insight: Find out why Paws Up is the "baddest" ranch resort around—and why that's a good thing—from Hideaways Founder/President Mike Thiel in his report on a Ritz on the Range.
 4. Sundance Resort, Sundance, Utah. You'd always thought of Sundance as either a winter retreat with great skiing or a celebrity hangout during January's famed Sundance Film Festival. But being here now, when the temperatures are warm and no paparazzi are in sight, you're delighted to discover just how much there is to take pleasure in this time of year, like mountain biking and fly-fishing, as well as those year-round diversions like pottery classes at the Artisan's Center and fine dining in the Tree Room . . . and searching the grounds for owner Robert Redford. Member-only insight: Find out what Hideaways staff writer Kristyn Lak Miller considers the resort's most "thrilling" summer activity in her report on a Rejuvenating Life at Sundance Resort.
 5. Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Little Torch Key, Florida. This is it, you've finally gotten away. Really away. To a private island, just 28 miles east of Key West, where hammocks have replaced televisions. Stars have replaced telephones. And serenity has replaced stress. You brought a few books to read but haven't cracked one open yet, preferring to spend your days indulging in exotic spa treatments, enjoying all kinds of water sports, and leaving lots of footprints in the sand. Member-only perk: Welcome bottle of champagne, $25 breakfast credit per person each morning, and $100 resort credit. Member-only insight: Find out why Mike Thiel says Little Palm has been "a favorite of ours since we first set eyes on it in 1989" in his report on A Sentimental Journey.
 6. Manoir Hovey, Quebec, Canada. You came for the romantic atmosphere, the secluded lakeside setting, the haute cuisine, and the history—this 5-star manor house was built at the turn of the last century as a private estate modeled after George Washington's Mount Vernon. What surprised you was a most impressive array of summertime activities you can't possibly enjoy in just one visit, like windsurfing, canoeing, paddle boating, kayaking, water skiing, biking, golf, tennis (day and evening), and river cruising. Member-only insight: Find out how Mike Thiel says you can enjoy the "ultimate in luxurious privacy" at Manoir Hovey in his report on Hiding Away in Quebec.
 7. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Sure, this hotel has some serious alpine roots, which makes it ideal for a winter getaway (think dog-sledding and world-class downhill skiing). But you're clever. You knew there was much to enjoy before the first snowflake fell, like canoeing on magnificent Lake Louise, horseback riding, white-water rafting, golfing, fishing, zip-line tours, and especially summer's Mountain Heritage Guide Program, which gives you a behind-the-scenes tour of Banff National Park. After so much healthy alpine adventure, it's refreshing to return each night to such unpretentious luxury. Member-only insight: Find out a little more about this and other hotels where "the past is truly present" in Hideaways' staff report on Historic Hotels.
How to Enjoy Your Best Trip—Plan With Us!
It's a big world, after all, with more destinations than you can imagine . . . and even more accommodation options. Don't go it alone. Enlist an expert Hideaways agent to help with personalized suggestions that reflect your travel style, budget, and expectations. Each agent is knowledgeable, experienced, and easy to work with, and will provide invaluable guidance in planning your best trip . . . ever.
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