Most people often think the beach is the best vacation spot, but lake towns offer a quieter, more practical kind of escape.

The Town Center at Boca Raton is a fashionista's paradise, offering a mix of designer boutiques and upscale department stores, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's.

There's something about New England that just makes its small towns incredibly scenic and charming, and this storybook ...