Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
BIG BIG CON (I'm guessing) as the OP is from Stockholm.
There are so many GLORIOUS spots to visit w/in a quick plane or longer car ride from New York, some have been mentioned, skip Florida during the summer months IMO.
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As much as I like Florida and hot weather, I have to agree with
Sweet Willie. It's not for everyone, and it helps to be heat-tolerant and already live in a hot humid climate. Getting a sunburn in the first 15 minutes of a vacation sucks bigtime. The sun is a little weaker up north and the temps lower. I'd opt for Cape Cod, Maine coast, Rhode Island, any of the islands (Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block). What's least crowded? Personal favorites would include the outer Cape, Misquamicut, Edgartown and Ogunquit.