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Summer is officially here, and we figured the best way to celebrate is with a list of things to watch, read, and stream until it's over. Here are our picks to keep you entertained all summer long.
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17 Addictive Thrillers to Read This Summer
The best beach read isn't always a romance. Sometimes it's a thriller that makes your heart race for 400 straight pages.
Our Last Resort
by Clémence Michallon
Fifteen years after escaping a cult, Frida and her brother Gabriel check into a luxury desert resort for a fresh start. Then a guest turns up dead and Gabriel is the prime suspect. Alternating between cult flashbacks and a taut whodunit, Clémence Michallon's bestseller is the type of book you want to finish in one sitting.
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Check In: Hotel Figueroa | Los Angeles, CA
A downtown staple with a storied past, Hotel Figueroa takes a modern classic approach within the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in the heart of LA. Guestrooms feature luxurious textures, curated art, and contemporary design, while the iconic coffin-shaped pool is tucked within a lush botanical oasis. Sip cocktails at Bar Magnolia, dine at Café Fig, then explore the museums, theaters, and sporting events that define the City of Angels. See more.
Out of Office: The Best Summer Shows
These shows have the same energy as a good summer: fun and over too soon.
The White Lotus
Each season follows a new cast of guests and employees at a luxury resort over the span of a week, and with each passing day, the cracks in the seemingly picture-perfect lives of the travelers start to show. You know something's about to go wrong, and the show makes you desperate to find out what.
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Check In: Pendry San Diego | San Diego, CA
Pendry San Diego brings a polished edge to the Gaslamp Quarter, blending the city’s coastal energy with a modern aesthetic. Rooms feel refined yet relaxed, with Fili D’Oro linens, marble bathrooms, and in-room espresso for slow, sun-lit mornings. Spend the day at The Pool House—Pendry’s rooftop lounge with an indoor/outdoor aesthetic—then walk to Petco Park, waterfront trails, art galleries, or some of the city’s hottest restaurants. See more.
10 Most Influential Summer Blockbuster Movies of All Time
These are the films that didn't just dominate their summers, they changed what summer movies could be. All of these deserve a spot on your watchlist.
Jaws
The movie that made an entire generation afraid of the ocean while keeping the shark almost entirely off screen. Steven Spielberg's 1975 thriller is still a masterclass in suspense, and the most essential film on this list.
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Check In: Hyatt Regency Times Square | New York, NY
Broadway's most iconic theaters, MoMA, Rockefeller Center, and Bryant Park all sit within walking distance of Hyatt Regency Times Square, right in the heart of Midtown. The 975 guestrooms are the highlight, being among the largest in the neighborhood, each with sweeping skyline views and remarkable quiet. CUE 48, the all-day eatery, offers everything from proper NY bagels and schmear to craft cocktails. See more.
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