Here's All the Gear You Can Get On Sale Before Amazon Prime Day

Plus a rundown of what Prime Day is and when it begins.

Swim Up to Your Hotel Room at Margaritaville's New Resort

St. Somewhere Resort Punta Coco is officially welcoming guests.

You Can No Longer Travel With an Expired US Passport

The pandemic-era policy has officially come to an end.

Destination of the Day

Cape Cod National Seashore

There's more to New England's most-visited national park than you may realize, but it's the beach that most assuredly draws more than 4 million people to the Cape Cod National Seashore each year. Sandy strolls, sunbathing, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, fishing, oversand driving (permit required), campfires, picnicking: All of your favorite day-at-the-beach activities await at the park's six beaches. Ready to explore beyond the shoreline? Choose from 11 trails, open year-round, and see areas of the park many casual daytrippers miss.

Vacation Like a Pro

Avoid crowds and visit the beaches for free during the mid-September through early May off-season.

Kim Knox Beckius
Contributing Writer

Your Packing List

Packing for the beach can be simple: a swimsuit, a pair of sunnies, and your favorite mode of sun protection always make the list. From sunscreen favorites to the perfect water shoes, towels, and floppy hats, here's what our editors absolutely have to have when hitting the beach.

To prep for a beach day that delivers on the promise of big fun, make sure you have a beach bag that holds your stuff comfortably, tidily, and with style. Our overall favorite bag is the Dejaroo Mesh Beach Bag because of its roomy structure and abundance of pocket space.

In the winter, be sure to dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear for hikes and walks on the beach.

Trending in Travel

The Best Family Road Trips for Every Age

11 Flattering & Super Stylish Swimsuits for Older Women

10 Tips Every First-Time Cruiser Needs to Know

Get Inspired

Around an hour's drive southwest of Budapest, Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest lake. Almost 50 miles long and 10 miles wide at its widest point, the lake has a striking milky green color because of the algae that grow in its shallow waters. Around the lake, you can roam the north shore's rolling hills, climb an extinct volcano in the Tapolca Basin, pick your own plants in Tihany's lavender fields, and spot wild boar, lynx, and stag in the Balaton Uplands National Park.

Got Any Tips?

Have a travel tip or feedback on how we can improve?
Send us a note at feedback@tripsavvy.com and you may just see it in a future newsletter!