4..The Hamptons, New York

The Hamptons are a group of villages and hamlets in the townships of Southampton and East Hampton, which form the South Fork of Long Island, New York. The Hamptons form a popular seaside resort, one of the historical summer colonies of the American Northeast. They have some of the most expensive residential properties in the U.S.

The Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road, the Montauk Highway, and the Hampton Jitney connect the Hamptons to the rest of Long Island and to New York City, while ferries provide connections to Shelter Island, New York and Connecticut.

Long Island's Hamptons region has long been the summer playground of the rich and famous. It consists of a string of always chic seaside communities where today's most well-known celebrities own summer homes. Visitors often flock here hoping to see the stars in Southampton, East Hampton, Bridgehampton and the other communities along the South Fork.

 And while here, don't forget to visit  the beachside community at Montauk.Long Island musicians, artists, actors and other creative people have always found inspiration here. But the spectacular beaches, fine restaurants, first-rate shopping, and historic sites also make it a popular destination for those interested in more than just famous people from New York. The area is replete with enchanting Bed and Breakfasts, local inns and hotels that make it the ideal spot for a getaway at any time of the year.