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Get your fun-in-the-sun time in before summer sun slips away
Labor Day weekend translates to the last hurrah of summer, when sun-lovers prepare for a bittersweet farewell to the season. We’ve rounded up a list of top Labor Day escapes to help you get out and enjoy the great outdoors while the days are still warm, whether your pleasure be lounging on island shores (we've got five to pick from), hiking in the big country of Montana, or relaxing waterside at one of the Midwest’s premier lake resorts. Travelers who prefer a more cultured vacation needn’t fret – we’ve got those covered too. Consider these destinations to stimulate the mind – exotic Reykjavik beckons with its Nordic culture and animated nightlife, while Niagara-on-the-Lake lures visitors with a renowned theater festival just minutes from the famous falls. Or, leave land behind altogether, and take to the high seas onboard a tall ship, with its billowing sails guiding the way through New England.
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