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Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to claim a few more sunny afternoons with a good story. We’re filling the beach bag with witty romances, destination weddings, and colorful resorts. Whether you’re heading to the shore or staying close to home, these books, movies, and shows will keep the summer vibes going a little longer.
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Books to Pack Before Summer Ends
One Golden Summer
by Carley Fortune
Alice takes her grandmother back to the lake cottage where they once spent an unforgettable summer. There she reconnects with Charlie and recruits him to help complete her summer bucket list. Days on the water, creative sparks, and an increasingly hard-to-ignore attraction follow.
The Hotel Nantucket
by Elin Hilderbrand
After a major renovation, the Hotel Nantucket is ready for a comeback. New GM Lizbet must rally an eccentric staff and demanding guests—all while the ghost of a former chambermaid watches from the halls. This lively ensemble story mixes island vibes, workplace comedy, and romance.
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Sun, Schemes & Poolside Comedy
Palm Royale
Streaming on Apple TV
In 1969 Palm Beach, determined outsider Maxine will try almost anything to secure a place among the town’s richest residents. Kristen Wiig leads a star-filled cast through country-club rivalries, elaborate outfits, and increasingly outrageous social schemes.
Acapulco
Streaming on Apple TV
Young Máximo lands his dream job at Acapulco’s most glamorous resort in the 1980s, only to discover that keeping guests happy is far more complicated than he imagined. Between demanding visitors, workplace mishaps, family obligations, and romantic detours, his new career becomes a brightly colored comedy of errors.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Download 📺: How Stella Got Her Groove Back | Pack 📚: The Island of Missing Trees
Check In: COCOS Hotel Antigua | Valley Church Beach, St. Marys
Perched on a lush hillside along Antigua's southwest coast, COCOS Hotel is an adults-only, all-inclusive escape designed for couples seeking seclusion and simplicity. The resort's 44 private, stand-alone cottages are connected by open-air pathways that wind through tropical gardens. With candlelit, à-la-carte dining, two beaches below, and a fully unplugged atmosphere, every stay feels intimate, unhurried, and deeply connected to the landscape. See more.
20 Novels with Immaculate Beachy Vibes
Hotel Spotlight
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Download 📺: Fool's Gold | Pack 📚: Beka Lamb
Check In: Sunset Caribe | San Pedro, Belize
Set along calm bayside shores just north of San Pedro Town, Sunset Caribe offers a modern, residence-style retreat with stunning views over Sunset Bay. One, two, and three-bedroom suites feature full kitchens, private balconies, and open living areas for effortless extended stays. From snorkeling to sunset catamaran cruises and Mayan ruins tours, Sunset Caribe creates an unforgettable Caribbean escape. See more.
Destination-Wedding Rom-Coms
Ticket to Paradise
Streaming on Netflix
George Clooney and Julia Roberts play divorced parents who travel to Bali with a shared mission: stop their daughter’s wedding. Their plan quickly unearths old arguments and signs that their own story may not be finished. The result is a wanderlust-filled, breezy second-chance comedy.
Anyone But You
Streaming on Hulu
After their first date goes spectacularly wrong, Bea and Ben are reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. To make the weekend easier—or possibly much more complicated—they agree to pretend they’re a couple. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell bring the chemistry and chaos, while coastal views does the rest.
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Download 📺: Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Pack 📚: Sharks in the Time of Saviors
Check In: Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows by Castle | Poʻipū, Kauaʻi, HI
Set along the golden sands of Poi‘pū Beach, Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows offers relaxed condo-style living across 35 acres of tropical gardens on Kauaʻi's sunny South Shore. Plantation-inspired buildings house spacious one and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and private lanais, ideal for extended stays. Minutes from Spouting Horn and Waimea Canyon, this is Garden Isle living at its very best. See more.