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1/18 Credit Getty Images| View as article Fill up the car and head to these coastal destinations for an affordable beach vacation. Whether you're looking for a peaceful seaside escape to get in touch with nature or a beach with amenities like shops and kayak rentals, the Gulf Coast – which spans Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida – offers it all.

1/24 Credit Courtesy of Skamania Lodge| View as article From Ohio to California's Big Sur, these properties offer a unique place to lay your head high above the world. If you're tired of typical hotel accommodations, why not stay in a treehouse? Not quite your childhood treehouse, these top properties will put you close to nature with an incredibly unique place to rest your head in breathtaking settings.