Get a taste of that famous hospitality at the opulent 1860 manor, called "the only place to stay in Cape May" by The New York Times, that boasts the largest rooms and suites on the cape, award-winning gardens, and just a five-minute walk from some of the best beaches, shops, and restaurants in South Jersey.

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Legendary beaches, a vast range of restaurants, bike and walking paths that stretch form one end to the other, and activities like whale watching, golf, and fishing make it a relaxing escape.

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Los Cristianos, with its two artificial beaches, shopping malls, bars and restaurants, has a population of just 19, 000 - comparable with a town the size of Truro in Cornwall.

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Having one of the south's longest beaches, Plakias has attracted some smallish hotels and restaurants, though the truly extraordinary Youth Hostel Plakias (open from Greek Easter through October) also attracts devotees of all ages.

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Just steps from the famed Collins Avenue boutiques, world-class restaurants, hot nightlife, and miles of beaches, the Riviera writes its own advertisement.

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