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What Beach Bag Best Describes Your Beach Personality?

For those of you who like a little attitude to go with your style, we’ve selected a few fun bags that will make your beach bag stand out from the rest. Each one describes a certain flair and style that some will find more appealing than others. The choice is up to you—which one of these fun beach bags best describes you and your beach personality?

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Tote, Crossbody, or Mini Backpack—Which Vera Bradley Travel Accessory Is Best for Your Summer Vacation?

As the summer travel season heats up, most women are shopping for a new handbag travel accessory to coordinate with their summer wardrobe. While there are certainly plenty of various fabrics, styles, prints, and designs on the market, it’s important to consider the function of the bag as much as its stylish appeal. Different bags serve different purposes, and as you travel, certain bags will work better in some situations than others.

Before selecting a new summer bag, take a look at your summer itinerary. What is it you are planning on doing this summer? Are you going to Europe and touring big cities? Will you be spending hours on the beach? What about visiting your local farmer’s market or hanging out at the cafes? Wherever your adventures take you, considering your activities and location is important in determining the right handbag accessory.

Thankfully, Vera Bradley is one brand that has mastered the art of designing beautiful prints and patterns and offering it across a wide range of body styles. When your heart falls in love with a particular Vera Bradley print, chances are you’ll also be able to find it available in a handbag accessory that’s suitable to your travel needs. With this designer brand, there’s no need to sacrifice beauty for functionality!

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5 Tumi Luggage Pieces To Invest In For Your Summer Luxury Vacation

No matter where your travels may take you this summer, you’ll want to ensure quality luggage is on your pre-travel shopping list. While there are several high quality luggage brands in the market, there is none that quite compares to the Tumi brand. Crowned as the gold star of luxury luggage, Tumi meets all the demands travelers crave. Their pieces are highly functional, elegantly chic, and superiorly designed. Loved by customers and consistently five-star rated, Tumi luggage rarely disappoints the discerning traveler.

As summer travels begin to peak over the next few months, Tumi luggage will undoubtedly be on the luxury traveler’s shopping list and spotted at high end luxury resorts. While there are several pieces currently on the market, our Embark Travel Store team narrowed down our favorites to five key pieces. Read more to learn about our summer 2025 picks for Tumi luxury luggage.

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3 Fabulous Garden Walking Tours for Your Spring Travels

With beautiful warm weather returning, most travelers are looking for any opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and the great outdoors. While the travel season isn’t in full swing just yet, there are still weekend getaways and a smattering of spring-related holidays to take advantage of before the summer crowds converge on popular destinations. Whether families seek out the quiet solace of parks and gardens or the carefree breezes of coastal beaches, spring can offer a variety of outdoor adventures.

If you’re planning on traveling to any neighboring city this spring, we suggest researching different garden walking tours that many locations have to offer this time of year. There’s only a window of time to view the colorful blossoms of the season and to take in their lovely fragrance. While you can enjoy many gardens or parks on your own, booking a guided tour with a company will help maximize your experience.

Almost every city hosts some kind of local garden or park. If you’ve not visited one in your area recently, now is a great time to explore your own backyard. But if you plan on venturing out a little further, be sure to take advantage of these garden walking tours in Dallas, Charleston, and Nashville.

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How to Experience Adventure in Florida on Your Summer Beach Vacation

What destination could be more appealing for inaugurating the summer vibes than the warm coastal state of Florida? With its inviting beaches, clear blue waters, amusement parks, and adventure tours, Florida continues to rank the charts as America’s trending destination.

If you’re planning on traveling to Florida to enjoy an array of water activities, we have a few adventurous travel excursions for your family to enjoy this summer. From swimming with dolphins to boarding a pirate ship, these water adventures are sure to bring an unexpected sizzle to your Florida family vacation.

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7 Best Travel Gifts for Your Recent Graduate

As the summer season begins and the strains of pomp and circumstance echo through the halls, many young people are embarking on a whole different type of journey. With the warm days of summer comes the soft winds of change for those who have recently graduated high school or college. It’s an exciting season--one that is filled with both adventure and uncertainty as many commemorate the close of one chapter in life and celebrate the beginning of another.

If you have a recent graduate in your family or among your circle of friends, you may be searching for a perfect gift idea that both encourages and celebrates this unique transitional season in life. While there are many traditional gifts on the market, we have a few gift suggestions that commemorate the journey and capture both the excitement and wisdom for the years ahead.

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What to Do on a Dreamy Beach Trip for Two in Punta Cana

Recently, our Embark Team set sail on a dreamy beach vacation meant just for two in Punta Cana. A popular beach destination for American tourists in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana ranks as one of the most affordable islands in the Caribbean. The DR offers plenty of beautiful beaches, all-inclusive family resorts, and water sport activities. Because of its affordability and access to Americans in particular, Punta Cana is an ideal vacation spot for destination weddings, honeymooners, vowel renewal ceremonies, and any other romantic weekend getaway. (Of course, there are plenty of kid-friendly activities for family vacations as well!)

If you’re planning a dreamy beach vacation for the summer—or anytime of the year, for that matter—we’ve compiled a list of top things to do in Punta Cana. Whether you’re heading to the DR for a destination wedding, a romantic getaway with your spouse, or a family vacation with the kids, you’ll want to add these activities to your itinerary!