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Warm up to the idea of a Prince Edward Island beach vacation this summer. On this Gentle Island you'll discover the beach vacation of your dreams.

Here, every day brings a chance to walk hand in hand along miles and miles of sandy coastline, enjoying magical stretches of white, champagne, pink and red beaches. Every day brings a chance to dip your toe into the warmest ocean waters north of Virginia. And every evening offers the opportunity to savor the most amazing sunset you've ever seen; among the most memorable you're every likely to see, iridescent as it shimmers, dances and plays on the water before the sun settles itself, sinking below the horizon. Listen closely and you'll swear you can almost hear the sizzle as it hits.

A beach vacation on Prince Edward Island consistently and effortlessly delivers on its promise of a sojourn imbued with relaxation and refreshment along the way. There's nothing like watching the fishing boats off in the distance as the waves of the Atlantic lap at your feet as sea birds fly high overhead, soaring to the top of the red cliffs above, or diving down into the fresh ocean water and the bounty it offers.

For the more adventurous, inquisitive and active traveler, a guided tour may well be the perfect introduction to your Gentle Island beach vacation. It offers a chance to learn about the geology, flora and fauna in the area, and who better to learn from than an area native. Prince Edward Island may well be Canada's smallest province, but it is big on being the perfect respite for your soul. No need for chicken soup when you can have clam chowder and seafood, freshly caught from the ocean every day. Clam chowder made that much more hearty with an abundance of PEI potatoes in your bowl and cream or milk fresh from the myriad farms to be found on the island.

No matter what your beach vacation needs, wants or requirements, Prince Edward Island is more than happy to meet them, and then some. For couples, it's hard to find a more romantic setting than one of our beautiful and unique beaches and red-earth cliffs. Explore a treasure trove for nature lovers as seabirds soar high above. Have fun with the family clam digging. Or just spend a solitary moment walking along our shores. Our intimate Gentle Island is truly an oasis and a haven from the everyday world.

Discover the network of beaches that extends for miles across sand dunes, barrier islands, beaches, sandstone cliffs, wetlands and forest. Discover a diverse habitat, home to a wide variety of plant and wildlife, including the endangered Piping Plover. Learn about the Island's ocean history that dates back thousands of years. Discover the simple joy of camping as nature intended, on any of 10 ocean-side campsites.

This summer, discover the beach vacation The Gentle Island has to offer. A week on Prince Edward Island will give you memories to last a lifetime.