This summer, consider ditching the usual European hotspots — as in smoldering heat and packed tourist destinations — and opt for cooler climates that are still hot on the travel radar. Across Switzerland, the Alps, the Nordics and the British Isles, temperatures often hover comfortably below Mediterranean highs, making them ideal for hiking, lake swimming and leisurely al fresco lunches. They also happen to be places where many Hollywood insiders have quietly escaped the spotlight (and smartphone-wielding crowds) for decades. Consider escaping to these spots for a coolcation, if you will, instead.
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Switzerland is best known for skiing, but summer reveals emerald green mountains and crisp alpine air. Located in the country’s southwestern Bernese Oberland region, Gstaad remains one of the Alps’ most discreet luxury enclaves. The legendary Gstaad Palace, opened in 1913, has welcomed generations of A-listers; The Alpina Gstaad has been
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