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9 TV series worth watching this summer that will be the best alternative to a vacation.

If you just can't wait for your summer vacation—or your vacation plans have fallen through—you can still get a quick dose of excitement right now, right from home. There are plenty of TV series and movies set in fairytale locations that will make you feel like you're on your own luxury vacation without leaving your home.

So grab your favorite frozen drink and treats, relax, and set off on the perfect trip—without worrying about lost luggage or flight delays.

01 of 09

Four seasons

Source: Courtesy of Netflix

If you love group travel, you'll love this comedy series, now in its second season, which follows Tina Fey, Colman Domingo, Steve Carell, and Will Forte as they travel to scenic locations with a film crew, from the Catskills to Puerto Rico.

Where to watch: Netflix

02 of 09

White Lotus

Source: Courtesy of HBO Max

With three seasons available (Hawaii, Italy, and Thailand), you can travel to some of the most stunning locations on the planet and prepare for the fourth season, dedicated to Cannes, which is scheduled to launch early next year.

No matter what time of year you choose, you'll also get a generous helping of silliness about rich people and amazing places (and yes, at least one person actually eats it all up in every season).

Where to watch: HBO Max

03 of 09

Emily in Paris

Technically Emily "works" in Paris, but the girl doesn't too much He works hard, spending a lot of time exploring the city's most beautiful spots, as well as taking trips to Rome, Venice, Saint-Tropez, and the Loire Valley. Basically, if you're dreaming of a European vacation, log on to Netflix right now.

Where to watch: Netflix

04 of 09

Rent a house for outdoor recreation

Source: HGTV

Comedians D'Arcy Carden ( from the TV series "The Good Place" ») and Sherry Cola ( from the TV series "Nobody Needs This" teamed up to show us the most unusual vacation rentals and inspire your next trip in this new reality show.

Where to watch: HBO Max

05 of 09

Sirens

Source: Netflix

If you're dreaming of a beach house getaway, this series is just what you need: Julianne Moore plays a super-rich woman who owns a luxurious New England estate, and Millie Alcock and Meghann Fahy (vacation series veteran, lucky girl!) are the feuding sisters who could very well topple her.

Where to watch: Netflix

06 of 09

Palm Royale

Source: Apple TV

Frankly, for the extravagant ladies who dine (and drink) at the Palm Royale, every day is a vacation. If you're into luxurious beachfront mansions and Lilly Pulitzer-inspired color schemes, this is your ticket.

And thanks to a star-studded cast full of legends (Carol Burnett, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, and Kristen Wiig, to name a few), you'll find a fun respite from everything troubling you in an ultra-soapy story featuring secret family members, inheritance struggles, multiple murder attempts, and, yes, one glamorous party after another.

Where to watch: Apple TV

07 of 09

The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals

Source: Courtesy of Netflix

If your summer home leaves much to be desired, take a tour of some truly stunning properties that could be yours—even if just for one night.

Where to watch: Netflix

08 of 09

Death and other details

Source: Hulu

When a luxury cruise is suddenly interrupted by a murder, they're lucky to have a brilliant investigator (Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin) on board. But even if you're not interested in a plot about rich people behaving badly and committing murder, the scenery and the luxurious ship will provide plenty of entertainment.

Where to watch: Hulu

09 of 09

Resort

Source: Peacock

A young couple (William Jackson Harper and Cristin Milioti) go on a trip to celebrate their wedding anniversary chic Mexican resort, but instead they launch an investigation into a long-running case of a missing couple. (Hmm... maybe vacationing from the comfort of home is much safer!)

Where to watch: Peacock

Read the original article on Real Simple.

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