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Summer Travel: Surprise Yourself There are no new places in the world, only new experiences--and you don't necessarily have to go somewhere exotic. Laura Begley rounds up 18 ways to get your kicks on vacation.

In Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn inspired generations of moviegoers to fantasize about a Vespa trip in Italy. Problem was, nobody offered such a thing. Now Italy by Vespa brings Hollywood to life with a weeklong whirl around the Tuscan countryside atop a bright red scooter. Days are spent visiting castles, hobnobbing with countesses, and lunching at wineries. For fashionistas, there's a visit to designer Salvatore Ferragamo's estate and a stop at the Prada outlet in Montevarchi.