As if we needed another reason to vacation on the water this summer.
The photos, below, can convince anyone it's time to book a trip to the Mediterranean.
Whether it's Malta, Capri, Santorini or the Amalfi Coast, the resorts and villas along the Mediterranean are the ideal spot for travelers who want a relaxing break. The images feature beautiful submissions to Intrepid Travel, which asked travelers to capture the beauty and serenity of the sea's coastal destinations in its monthly photo contest.
These destinations are all the more appealing to American travelers, who, thanks to the country's strong dollar, can make their vacation budget go further in Europe this year.
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