With summer share season right around the corner it is time to start thinking about the necessary items you're going to want in your luggage when you make your weekly (or bi-weekly) trip to the Hamptons. It's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when you're sharing your house with upwards of 20 people. Here's a list of things that you should have with you every trip this summer. More»
Memorial Day weekend is only a little more than a week away -- meaning it's time to head out east for sun, sand, and the surf. What better way to set the mood than with the perfect playlist on your road trip (or train or Jitney ride) out there? Check out these 10 recently released tracks that will put in the summer mood (and put you ahead of the rest of the music nerds) this summer.

We are ready for some sun and blue skies -- bring it on! [Photo via]
Whether you’re jetting off to the Mustique islands for a private escape, or Ibiza to run wild and free, or to Southampton for mimosas by the beach, there is most definitely an overlap in the packing checklist. I tend to keep these items prêt à partir, in the event that a last minute trip pops up. Guys, here are 10 essentials for your weekend getaways this summer. More»
After a rough winter, it seemed like this was never going to happen: the new owners of Surf Lodge have finally settled and all citations and violations have been dismissed.
According to Dan's Hamptons, the case was settled earlier this week for $100,000 -- the largest settlement on record for the Town of East Hampton. More»
Doctors say you need them, style blogs say you can't live without them, so it seems to be pretty clear that with the summer coming up, there is only one way to see -- through rad sunglasses. Take a look at some of our favorite sunglasses for the summer for the best shapes and the most innovative designs. More»
As you may or may not know, the Guest of a Guest crew packs up and heads east once the temp goes above 70, and we have some big plans for the summer ahead. Find out how you can jump on our summer bandwagon now... More»

Welcome to paradise -- aka Montauk. [Photo via Whalebone Creative Instagram]
The Tate-Witch, a tasty cookie and ice cream treat, is about to make some serious waves in the Hamptons this summer. Joe and Liza Tremblay, the owner's of Bay Burger, have shifted their focus to ice cream, and will be partnering up with Kathleen King, and the nationally renowned Tate's Bake Shop. More»
Bethenny Frankel's first novel, Skinnydipping, debuted this month--a steamy, "fictional" account of a young women's quest to succeed in Hollywood. Sound familiar? But it's not the first book by her, or other Real Housewives, for that matter. Our Bravo divas have been dishing us everything from cookbooks to memoirs to guides of etiquette to diet plans, and their fans just can't get enough. So, for your summer reading pleasure, here's some of their best books worth diving into. More»

It's been a long and litigious winter -- from Southampton to Montauk there have been some heavy hitting changes out East. From the Surf Lodge being sold to Montauk Properties LLC, to renovations at the Sloppy Tuna, The Talkhouse, the Blue Parrot, and Banzai Burger, to who is replacing AXE Lounge, to boozy brunches, and pop up shops galore, see what's been happening in the Hamptons after the jump! More»