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Some trips start with a boarding pass, others start with a great book, a new Netflix show, or a hotel you'll spend the next week daydreaming about. This edition is full of coastal escapes, from charming beach towns to luxury resorts and everything in between.
New Coastal Romance
Voicemails for Isabelle
Now streaming on Netflix
To cope with her grief, Isabelle sends chaotic life updates via voicemail to her late-sisters phone. Unbeknownst to her, her sister’s number was reassigned to a hunky guy who falls for her unfiltered candor.
Good at Being Alive
by Elizabeth O’Roark
A party girl and her grumpy boss fake a dream Euro honeymoon for a reality TV show to save their travel agency (and give them a new lease on life and love). Ya, there’s a lot going on, but it’s a good sun-soaked speed-read for fake relationship trope fans.
Trailer of the Day
Together with Focus Features
Girls Like Girls
Coley (Maya de Costa), the new girl in town, falls for Sonya (Myra Molloy) in this heartfelt coming-of-age story. Based on Hayley Kiyoko's global hit song and #1 New York Times bestselling novel, Girls Like Girls is the queer romance of the summer. In theaters now.
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Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Download 📺: Shrinking | Pack 📚: People We Meet on Vacation
Check In: Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica | Santa Monica, CA
At Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, SoCal’s beach culture is in full effect—the world-famous Santa Monica pier, 3rd Street Promenade, and a coastal bike path just a few blocks away. Rooms and suites feature private balconies with ocean, mountain, or city views. Coastal Harvest Bar & Kitchen serves locally sourced California cuisine, and the heated outdoor pool is made for long afternoons with a book (or margarita) in hand. See more.
13 Coastal Dramas to Watch ASAP
Hotel Spotlight
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Check In: Banyan Harbor Resort | Lihue, HI
Banyan Harbor Resort is steps from Kalapaki Beach, with spacious one- and two-bedroom condos featuring full kitchens, private lanais, and views of Nawiliwili Bay. A heated saltwater pool connects you to the water before you've even left the property. When adventure strikes, try ziplining, snorkeling, or experience a traditional luau or sunset boat tour. Whether you visit for a romantic getaway or family vacation, this is the spot to stay. See more.
New Coastal Mysteries
Oasis
Now streaming on Netflix
Netflix’s new Spanish locked-room mystery takes you to a luxury resort reserved for only the wealthiest of families. Think private beaches, endless parties, and one shocking disappearance.
The Last Time We Saw Her
by Jaclyn Goldis
Ten years after a teen camper vanished during a deadly treasure hunt on a remote island in the Azores, her closest friends reunite to film a documentary, only to find the past isn’t finished with them. Check out our Q&A with the author on Worth the Read!
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
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Check In: Sunseeker Resort | Port Charlotte, FL
Home to Florida's largest rooftop pool, Level Blue, Sunseeker Resort sits on 22 waterfront acres of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Below it, 512 coastal-inspired rooms have floor-to-ceiling harbor views and 273 luxurious Sunsuites go up to three bedrooms with full kitchens and private balconies. There are fifteen dining concepts on-site, two pools, an exclusive championship golf course, and a full-service spa. What more could you want? See more.