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How will you spend your summer vacation? Whether it's at the beach or Buenos Aires, camping out or in a luxury hotel), there's one cardinal rule: pack wisely. To help you on your many adventures, Tip Sheet tested the very best summer gear. From water guns to wet suits, a picnic basket for ice-cream parties, a watch built for MacGyver (really) and the world's best beach chair, youll find lots of great stuff in the following pages. But we need your help, too. That's why were asking readers to log on to our Web site at Xtra.Newsweek.com, and submit their favorite family travel destinations. We'll post some of the most creative answers in the next few weeks to help you plan ahead. After all, we all want a summer that sizzles. Just not because of too much sun.
W LINE W2 SPICY RUBY RACQUET You'll feel like Venus, even if you play only once a year. $230; wilson.com
PLAIN SPINNAKER II SNEAKERS It's never to soon to teach your children the power of preppy. $32; polo.com
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BOCCE SET It takes just a minute to learn, but forever to master this famously Italian game. $65; redenvelope.com
OOZINATOR Look out--for this water gun that also shoots slime. Your kid's pals will really be green. $25; hasbro.com
The great outdoors are calling . . . and youll need to dress the part, of course. Here's our favorite stuff to keep you company at the beach or in your backyard:
1. CD BOOMBOX This wheely cool "Cars" hero will play your song. $50; walmart.com (in June)
2. STIRRINGS BAR INGREDIENTS Gourmet mixers for cocktails by the pool. $5 each;at stirrings.com
3. ZERO GRAVITY ROD WITH BATTENKILL MID ARBOR III REEL You wont need a tall fish tale if you use this. From $625 for rod, $119 for reel; orvis.com
4. MOTOROLA PEBL A colorful cell to match your best summer attire. $300; amazon.com (in May)
5. SWIM TRUNKS Classic shorts for the beach. From $55; polo.com for stores
6. LANTERN Shine some rechargeable light on your campsite. $59; llbean.com
7. PIONEER INNO The first all-in-one live satellite radio and MP3 player. $400; xmradio.com
8. MAXX DADDY MONSTER Comfy for even the biggest tushes (up to 1,000 pounds), its like a portable sofa. $100; koolestproducts.com
9. MYSTIQUE The perfect sandals for any occasion. $90; flipflopstyle.com
10. MELAMINE Plates that are colorful and virtually unbreakable. From $2; target.com for stores
On a long journey, youll need a few diversions to pass the time. No matter how you get there, make sure to pack the following:
1. AMERICAN TOURISTER FLORAL THREE-PIECE SET They're a great value, but still durable with lots of room to (over) pack. And the hot pink hibiscus pattern means youll definitely be able to spot them at the baggage claim. $100; ebags.com
2. TRIKKE T8 It's like two scooters in one. This three-wheeler can hit speeds of 18 miles per hour. $319; trikke.com
3. TILEY KIDS' TOPPER HAT Keep the sun out with a look that's in and reversible. $24; tilley.com for stores
4. KUSHIES ZOLO BEANSTAX This 12-piece set of soft, stackable toys will keep Baby (and you) happy on long car rides. $33; thanksmama.com
5. ICE-CREAM EXCURSION BASKET Drive the ants crazy with this basket, which includes six cone-shaped cups and matching saucers, spoons and an ice-cream scoop. $75; redenvelope.com (ice cream not included!)
6. SKULLCANDY MACGYVER MP3 If you've always wanted to be a spy . . . psst, here's how to practice. It looks like a regular watch, but also records voices (up to five hours) and plays MP3s. $170; skullcandy.com
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