Immature insect hiding in popular vacation spot (5)

I believe the answer is:

larva

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'immature insect' is the definition.
(immature form of an insect)

'in popular vacation spot' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'LARVA' can be found hidden inside 'popular vacation spot'.

'hiding' is the link.
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(Other definitions for larva that I've seen before include "Manage" , "shows form of immaturity" , "Maggots" , "Maggot" , "Worm-like insect before metamorphosis" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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