Q: Are the Hamptons expensive, pretentious and crowded? A: In season, you bet. And if you say otherwise, you either don’t know the place or are in denial. It’s also the American Rivera, serving up a breathtaking, always easy-on-the-eyes combination of ocean, bays, farms, vineyards, storybook villages, and that special light that has attracted artists for decades. So how does a Hamptons veteran joyfully navigate through the summer crush? If you know the territory there are simple, even fun, workarounds. Here are a few tips.

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