A mysterious old man meets a young woman on the Amalfi Coast. Two married strangers in their 60s fall for each other during jury duty. A Midwestern writer in Italy spirals after being blow off by a Don Juan artist. These are the stories that make up Room on the Sea, a trio of novellas from the Call Me by Your Name author, André Aciman. Serendipity and fantasy, humor and folly, seaside hotels and Chinese restaurants, all find their home in his pages. But as is often the case with Aciman, love is at the center: its omnipresence, its ache, its wonder. “There is something magical that can happen between two individuals,” he says. “It seldom lasts, but it happens.” ($27, amazon.com) —Jeanne Malle

As a lifelong pale person, developing a natural-looking tan in time for summer—without baking in harmful UV rays—is a soul-sucking, wallet-emptying, existential battle every year. Or, rather, it was until I found Saltyface Tanning Water, which is basically a beach vacation in a bottle. Made with clean ingredients like marshmallow root and cucumber, it’s non-clogging, safe for sensitive skin, and actually smells pleasant. Apply on top of your daily moisturizer, wait at least 30 minutes to wash off, and 24 hours later, ta-da! A natural, sun-kissed glow without a hint of the dreaded orange. It fades naturally within a few days without patchiness, but I’d recommend adding a couple of drops to your moisturizer every day to maintain a long-lasting bronze. ($44, saltyface.com) —Paulina Prosnitz

Albert Maysles is widely considered one of the greatest documentarians of all time. (See: 1970’s Gimme Shelter or 1975’s Grey Gardens.) In 1989, Sports Illustrated commissioned him to make a movie celebrating its 25th-anniversary Swimsuit Issue. Filmed in 16 mm. and only ever released on VHS after airing on HBO, the documentary was totally out of circulation for many years—until now. The behind-the-scenes look shows senior editor Jule Campbell as she charmingly juggles shoots both domestic (Florida, Hawaii, Utah) and abroad (Kenya, Mexico, the Seychelles) with a cast of noteworthy models and photographers. Carol Alt is blindingly pretty, Cheryl Tiegs overflows with charisma, Elle Macpherson is sweetly insecure, and Rachel Hunter seems terrifically cool. In addition, the video features a soundtrack packed with Island Records’ top talents, such as Grace Jones and Robert Palmer. Revisiting this cell-phone-free era of natural beauty is a joy. (archive.org) —Spike Carter

Equal parts elegant and effective, this wide-brimmed hat doesn’t compromise on sun coverage or style. The Sienna Hat’s neoprene-like swimwear fabric gives it structure without bulk, and its rather large silhouette adds a touch of vintage drama. (Think Katharine Hepburn on a boat deck.) It’s S.P.F. 50+, packs flat, and manages to be both effortlessly glamorous and militantly functional. More refined than a visor, way less tragic than a baseball cap. ($175, watskinsunwear.com) —Jen Noyes

Joe Keery (stage name: Djo) has come a long way from his synthpop origins. He’s hit what we can fittingly call—and what fans will recognize as the title of his popular single—the “End of Beginning.” Now he is playing to massive crowds at Lollapalooza in the very same city where he originally studied theater and began his rock career. His new indie-rock album, The Crux, opens up with a song called “Lonesome Is a State Of Mind,” a catchy, upbeat tune that sets the tone right out of the gate. The sound is reminiscent of Julian Casablancas’s solo project Phrazes for the Young, especially in the vocal tone. That’s a continuous trend. Synths throughout the album feel inspired by MGMT and at times are evocative of the Stranger Things soundtrack. Coincidence? I think not! Songs such as “Potion” and “Charlie’s Garden” bring in melodies, harmonies, and guitar parts that have a medieval-meets-the-Beatles sound to them. Djo skates between falsetto and mellow, talky vocals with moments of funky, emphatic annunciation. The record as a whole is a wonderful, exciting piece of music and well worth listening to. (spotify.com) —Henry McGrath

If you’re stopping in Paris (perhaps for the Hockney show?) on your way to finer climes, there is no better place to find all your summer-holiday needs than Simrane, on Rue Bonaparte. The 55-year-old family-run boutique is a go-to for Parisians in the know, selling everything from caftans and pareus to beach bags and trousses de toilette. Be sure to visit their home shop, two doors down, for hand-printed tablecloths, napkins, and picnic blankets—perfect for an idyllic summer lunch en plein air. Un petit conseil: wait until mid-July for les soldes. (simrane.com) —Victoria Herman