If you’re planning a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, here’s what to know before you go, from where to stay and what to eat to how to actually spend your time on the island.

In Martha’s Vineyard, I spent my time on beaches, ambling around Oak Bluffs, eating whatever I could find, vibing around the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, and admiring the view at the Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook. This photo journal captures all those moments and more that defined my beautiful reset in Martha’s Vineyard.

Miami can be a beach trip, a food trip, a girls trip, or a solo reset, depending on how you plan it. Here’s my guide to where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Miami.

Essaouira is one of the best day trips from Marrakech and a complete change of pace from “The Red City.” This coastal city is washed in a beautiful cobalt blue that makes for stunning pictures. I’m always down for a beach hang, shopping and delicious food, and Essaouira was the perfect place for that. Here’s how to get there, what to see, and how to plan your day.

Maho Beach is postcard destination, but it is not a serene and relaxing full day beach experience. It’s windy, crowded, and slightly chaotic, and it is also one of the most unforgettable places you’ll go. Famous for planes gliding shockingly close overhead as they land at Princess Juliana Airport, this beach is a spectacle worth stopping for. This is what Maho Beach is really like.

St. Martin is one island with two distinct personalities. You’ll land over the famous Maho Beach on the Dutch side and hit Marigot to explore the French side. But you also can island hop to destinations like St. Barths, Antigua, and the best destination for pristine, white-sand beaches—Anguilla. Here’s how I visited St. Martin and Anguilla for just $1500.

If you’re visiting St. Maarten, a day trip to Anguilla is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to expand your Caribbean experience. Known for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters, Anguilla offers a distinct contrast to St. Maarten and with a $150 Viator day cruise, it’s both accessible and worth it.

September in Martha’s Vineyard means thinner crowds and weather that’s still warm enough for the beach. Visiting in the first week of September gave weather in the high 70s and low 80s, open restaurants and shops, and a five-night stay steps from the beach and Circuit Avenue for $1,700, something nearly impossible at peak season.

When I go to the beach, I always try to think of everything I could possibly need so that I don’t have to return to my car or my hotel. I tend to overpack for the beach, but when I focus only on the essentials, these are my must have items.