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[worksmart]

What is the difference between in summer and in the summer as in
1) I went to Bali Island in summer.
2) I went to Bali Island in the summer.

Thanks!

[myprofe]

If you're talking in general you don't have to use the definite article:
In summer we go to the beach.

Otherwise it is necessary:
After I graduated I went to the beach in the summer.
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[buddhaheart]

Here�re some examples:

1) I went to Bali Island last summer. (Article NOT required)
2) I went to Bali Island in the summer of 2006. (Article required)
3) I went to Bali Island that summer I wouldn't soon forget. (Article NOT required)

[worksmart]

Thanks so much!