Cute suit! Under the best of circumstances, bathing suit shopping isn't a favorite activity of many women. Every flaw — perceived or otherwise — is magnified under the horrific changing room lights; and that's when you're not pregnant! Expecting mamas face a whole new set of challenges when looking for that perfect babymoon suit, with comfort — physical and emotional — a top priority. Read more

If you're lucky enough to get away someplace warm this Winter, the last thing you want to do is stress over what to pack. Basically, you should look as carefree as you feel on a beachy vacation, albeit with a hint of glamour. To help you do just that, we've culled a few of our sand-and-surf essentials, the kind of pieces that will take you from lounging at the pool to dinner in town with ease — Read more

When it comes to bargains, it pays to play it cool. High maintenance travelers can be as finicky as they want while on vacation, but that approach won't get you the cheapest trip while in planning mode. Think flexibility when organizing a vacation, and the deals will come to you. Read more

August is a month of travel for many families — a time to pack everyone up and head to the shore for a few days or weeks of relaxation and bonding before the hectic school year begins. With family vacations in mind, we turned to Jenny Cooper, head designer at J.Crew's Crewcuts division, to see what she'd bring on a family trip. A mom of two boys — Walker, 9, and Miller, 6 — the Brooklyn Read more

Resort 2012 brought us a bevy of wild colors, cool silhouettes, and a lot of prints. But what does it all mean? We're breaking it down for you, supplying you with the top 10 trends culled from all of the collections. Think surf-inspired gear, tropical prints, and pajama dressing. Want to see the rest? Click through — and start taking notes! Read more

Kicking off your marriage with an extraordinary honeymoon is a memorable way to begin the next chapter of your life. Make more room in your budget for beachside dinners and biking through the jungle by saving money where you can. My tips will help you stretch your cash for the best honeymoon possible. Read more

Salma Hayek, Francois-Henri Pinault, and their daughter, Valentina, spent their Easter weekend soaking up the sun in Miami. She and Valentina kicked things off on Friday with a trip to the Jungle Island exotic animal park. The girls got close with some giant tortoises, and Salma even hopped on the back of one gentle giant! They then headed back to the hotel, where Salma changed before joining her Read more

Rachel Bilson slipped into another cute bikini yesterday for her second day of relaxing in Barbados. She arrived on the island with Hayden Christensen yesterday following Thursday night's Tribeca Film Festival debut of her Karl Lagerfeld directed Magnum ice-cream commercials. Rachel admittedly "geeked out" in the presence of Chanel's head designer and played a ballerina, actress, and artist in Read more

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen left NYC this morning after yesterday's debut of her Karl Lagerfeld-directed Magnum ice cream commercial at the Tribeca Film Festival. The on-again couple arrived in Barbados a few hours later and headed straight to the beach, where Rachel Bilson slipped into a bikini and Hayden went shirtless for an afternoon dip. The pair have been spotted together numerous Read more

Whether it's a Spring break or a honeymoon (or maybe you've just been inspired by the Oscar winners), you may be in the midst of planning your next vacation. The best way to save is to plan early to get the best deal, so we've rounded up some great tips to know you before you go! Check out these five essential tips and get to daydreaming! Read more