Young Americans are having the summer of their dreams — just don't ask to see their bank balances.
19.06.2024 - 14:41 / cntraveler.com / John Lennon
The best sunglasses transcend just bright, summer days. From the ski slopes to the beach, they help protect your eyes from the sun, making them a year-round essential. A chic pair of sunglasses is a must-have accessory for every vacation, whether you're blocking out light on a long-haul flight or need a statement piece to complete your outfit. We scoured the internet to help you find your new favorite pair to wear this summer. We gathered a variety of styles, from designer specks and polarized lenses to sunglasses with anti-scratch material that strengthen it's longevity. Below, 30+ of the hottest sunglasses on the market right now, from Madewell, Gucci, Warby Parker, and Ray-Ban, all of which can easily be thrown into your beach tote or crossbody. Keep scrolling for all of our favorites or jump right to the frame shape you like best.
Round sunglasses have become synonymous with rockstars like John Lennon or Janis Joplin, but they have been around way before the ‘60s and ’70s band craze. Its a popular choice for music festivals outfits, as they often come in neutral hues that pair well with striking patterns or vibrant florals. While the style has been intertwined with the music scene for decades, it can also give a more studious, polished look. This shade shape is best suited for those with square-shaped faces.
Square frames are always a great default when you don't know what sunglasses to pack. Its a classic shape that won't ever go out of style, but it still has a lot of versatility. Our picks below showcase just how versatile the style can be with variations in colors, square size, and material. It can be paired with anything from basic t-shirt and jeans to a lightweight linen dress. Since it's such a classic, this style looks great on everyone.
Rectangular frames are very similar to square frames but are narrower and wider. This frame style sits lower on the face and has a taller, wider nose bridge to accommodate the shape. Its easy to dress up or down, making it a must-have for work trips—you can transition from lunch dates to happy hours with these. We love the chunky black Lorvae Rizz sunglasses with the yellow tinted lenses that can give an all black 'fit a dash of color and the tortoise shell Prada Runway shades that pair well with a bold lipstick. They're a great match for those with diamond-, heart-, and oval-shaped faces.
Oval frames are rounder than your typical cat-eye, but just just as narrow as a pair of rectangular shades. They were a popular pair in the '90s and have been resurrected in recent years, offering a chic, model-off-duty look. Some of the hottest oval options on the market right now come from Madewell, Gucci, and Mango. This styles best suits heart-, diamond-, and
Young Americans are having the summer of their dreams — just don't ask to see their bank balances.
Last summer, my family of six went on vacation to a Florida beach. We hadn't been on a "real vacation" since before the pandemic. Despite having free flights by using credit card rewards, between the rental car, food (most of which we prepared and ate at the rental), and condo costs, as well as limiting our vacation to five days instead of a week, we dropped close to $6000.
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Start your engines—summer has arrived, and with it, all sorts of new hotel options to explore. There’s a major renovation of a Cape Cod classic with an unbeatable beachfront location. Near Yellowstone, design-forward cabins come with their own private wood-fired hot tub. And on the banks of the Kiawah River in South Carolina, a new Auberge Resort offers some serious Lowcountry R&R just minutes from downtown Charleston, yet worlds away from the hustle and bustle. This summer’s most exciting openings aren’t merely places to rest your head—they really help you disconnect from your home life in order to savor the great outdoors. And isn’t that what summer is all about?
National park vacations continue to be extremely popular, especially during the summer travel season.
It is not too late to fly to Europe in business class this summer at a reasonable price.
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There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of a festival. Great music, immaculate vibes, and memories to last a lifetime. But there is more to the festival scene than Glastonbury and Coachella, especially over in France. The ever-increasing prices and difficulty of getting tickets mean that people are casting their eyes elsewhere in search of a fun, memorable festival with excellent artists, an electric atmosphere, and great value for money. So whether you want to discover up and coming artists or are following your favourites on tour, pack your tents and hop on the ferry with DFDS to check out some of the amazing festivals happening in France this year.
An early taste of zero-emissions air travel is coming to European skies this summer – and it’s available to book from just €120 ($129).
Tenerife, the largest and most diverse of Spain’s Canary Islands, has lined up an exciting calendar of diverse music concerts that visitors should not miss this summer. From Ed Sheeran to reggaeton and bachata, visitors to the island these warm months will have the opportunity to dance the night away with the best music and with the island’s magical sunsets as backdrop.