At the far eastern end of Long Island, a forty-mile stretch of bucolic beach towns beckons with an unexpected mix of rustic charm and glossy high style. Though it was cultivated for decades as an insular retreat for New Yorkers, the Hamptons has emerged of late as one of the most inviting locations for travelers worldwide.
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Above all else, the natural beauty of this part of the world is hard to match. The Hamptons may indeed appear to be something straight from a Hollywood sound-stage, yet to those who migrate here cyclically with the tidal pull of summer, this is the most authentic of American retreats.
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EAST HAMPTON The lively village of East Hampton encompasses a compelling mix of sequestered residential enclaves and formidable public thoroughfares for shopping and dining. Vying for your attention here is Ralph Lauren, with no fewer than four outposts, as well as Gucci, Tory Burch, Catherine Malandrino, Tiffany, Coach, Elie Tahari and J. Crew. Beaches range from the private shores of the Maidstone Club and the Georgica Association tot he public Main Beach, where you're just as likely to have a bona fide

In the 19th century, East Hampton was one of the first towns in the area to open accommodations for travelers, and it still plays host to the most impressive lineup of inns, all of them beautifully aged and restored, on the same idyllic stretch of Main Street near Town Pond. At the head of the class is the Baker House 1650, which has just five rooms and the most immaculate interior and grounds, including 200-year-old wisteria vines.
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