Looking to escape the summer heat? Chill out at one of the many new destinations we’ve rounded up for this week’s Second Life highlights, including an elaborate adventure hunt set in a Louisiana bayou, several fashion events, a new amusement park and many great spots to photograph.

Don’t miss your last chance to attend the ongoing Hair Fair, which concludes on July 16. You’ll also want to plan ahead for next week’s Relay For Life event, held July 15-16.

Here are some of our recommendations for the week:

The Beached Bunny Hunt 7

The Beached Bunny has gotten himself into a real mess. His fat behind is wedged in the sand and he can't get out! To help him escape his sandy trap, and prevent a bad sunburn, collect all of the sand buckets and help dig him out! Don't delay, the bunny is burning so get out there and start hunting for beach pails to help him out of his jam. More info: evilbunnyhunt.blogspot.com

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Event Envee

Event Envee is a monthly event that starts on the 10th of the month and always ends on the last day of each month. It was founded by Miss Brasil SL 2012, Bella Zenovka Moranni Ivanovic. They gather 60 designers and creators, as well as some of the best music in SL.

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eBENTO

eBENTO is a new shopping event in Second Life that starts on the 15th of each month and focuses on items that are Bento-related. The founders of the event are Syra Hyun and Shine Messmer. More info at ebentotheevent.wixsite.com/ebento

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Alqualonde

Alqualonde is the farthest east of the Undying Lands of Arda.... the first to receive the rays of the sun and the glow of the moon. Home to the Teleri, one of the three great races of Elves, who returned to the far west, but yearned for the sea. Now, in the 4th Age, Alqualonde has returned to the world from the Undying Lands to face a New Darkness.

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Battle of the Bulge

The Battle Of The Bulge combat area is based on a snowy area in the Belgian Ardennes and features an interactive flag capturing system. There are destructible parts of the environment, as well as a varied landscape that extends from the forest and wheat fields into a small city center! Made for VICE vehicles and infantry.

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Bacon of Hope

You've joined an effort to control the spread of the invasive water hyacinth in the bayou. But what do hippos have to do with it? And is something more sinister going on? This Basin Street Irregulars hunt is set in New Toulouse, an early 1900s-themed Louisiana community celebrating its tenth year in Second Life. This event runs through the month of July.

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Footprints In The Sand

Footprints In The Sand is a beautifully decorated beach where you can hang out here with friends, family and loved ones. Beach rentals are available, too.

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Ash Falls

A remote beach set in the Pacific Northwest for photos and soul searchers alike. Perfect for quiet romantic evenings, compelling photography or just hanging out with friends.

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Funland Amusement Center

Funland is always open and features free-to-play games and activities, incuding skating, sledding, bowling, dancing, board games and more.

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The Grove

Discover the elegant surroundings within The Grove in this diverse community of 12 sims. Relax in the romantic sunken gardens and numerous nature spots. Lay back on the warm sandy beaches or attend one of the exciting live attractions. With superb photo opportunities and extensive facilities, why make a wish when you can make a dream? Take the opportunity to become part of this exciting community.

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LX - Monochrome Art Photography

You love photography and want to explore the biggest city in Second Life? You can in the heart of the industrial area of Bay City. Explore this contemporary gallery shop with a photography exhibit on the 2nd floor and enjoy the endless view from the rooftop over the Inner Habor in an ever-changing city.

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Jezebel's SpeakEasy and Burlesque

JezeBelles SpeakEasy and Burlesque is home to The JezeBelles Dancers. The Belles perform at venues all over SL but this is where you'll find the premiere of their shows. Home to live music, dancing, theater and comedy.

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Anestezi Club

Chat with new friends at Turkiye, a Turkish-language hangout space located on a newcomer-friendly beach with music in Second Life.

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TOP 10 DESTINATION GUIDE CATEGORIES

Have you ever wondered what the most popular general-rated Destination Guide categories are? We’ve pulled the data for the past three years of activity to identify which categories are most clicked. Here they are:

1. Editors’ Picks

2. Photogenic Spots

3. Romance

4. Premium Gifts

5. Adventure & Fantasy

6. Featured Events

7. Roleplaying Communities

8. Games

9. Popular Places

10. Beaches

Don’t forget to share your Second Life pictures with our official Second Life Flickr —  where we select our Pic of the Day features. Have you updated your Place Page yet? In addition to the Destination Guide, Place Pages are a new way for creators to share their unique destinations in Second Life — including 360-degree photos! Our featured Place Page this week is for Eternal Conflict: Angels & Demons RP.

If you have a place of your own that you want to share with the rest of us, make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form.