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Welcome to 10BEST’s “Bargain Bookings” summer series—your weekly roundup of the best travel deals on flights, gas, stays, and more Published on Jul. 17, 2026 — Our editors and readers independently select what you see on USA TODAY 10BEST. When you buy through a link on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. My travel aspirations and budget don't always align — in fact, more often than not, they're at complete odds with one another.

During the summer months, without fail, I hear Jimmy Buffet’s "Margaritaville" play every time I’m at a beach. Once that song comes on and the temperature reaches over 85 degrees, I can't help but think: “Why does my hand not have an iced-cold drink in it?” If you’ve been thinking the same thing, then you’re not going to want to miss out on Cayman Jack’s newest drink concoction: the Blood Orange Margarita.

Béis sees your many, many hate comments on TikTok, and raises you a solution: a reimagined, redesigned take on the internet's most talked-about travel accessory, the Béis Weekender bag. Now, I'm no stranger to this Béis best-seller; with over two million Weekenders sold since its launch in 2018, who is? I have, however, long been a critic of the travel bag.

It’s official: Argentina and Spain will be facing off on Sunday at MetLife Stadium for the grand finale of the 2026 World Cup. Argentina is looking to defend its title while Spain is hoping to win its second title in 16 years. No matter who you’re supporting, you’re definitely going to need a drink for this game. I’ll be hosting a World Cup watch party with my family this weekend, and while of course I’ll have our classic canned favorites, I’m also buying ingredients to make specialty cocktails.

As a self-proclaimed homebody, my summers look a little different than most; think less tropical getaways, more tropical scented candles. Nordstrom has always been one of my favorite retailers for shopping out cozy essentials on sale, and many of my current summer staples are up to $150 off at the brand's biggest event of the year — aka the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

I've been making focaccia bread wrong my entire life — and it wasn't until chef Giada De Laurentiis shared her own focaccia recipe with me that I realized I'd been baking without one secret (read: boozy) ingredient: crisp Peroni Lager Beer. "Peroni has been a part of my family's drinking since I can remember; it was always on the table," De Laurentiis tells me in a video call. Evidently, it's also been a part of her focaccia-making, too.

More than half the world’s population eats rice daily, according to The World Economic Forum. It’s a simple and abundant food staple that makes up the diets of more than 4 billion people across the globe. So, why is it that those delicious, perfectly fluffy grains are deceptively hard to achieve at home? Turns out, this small, essential grain has much more to it than meets the eye.

In Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" — inarguable the biggest summer blockbuster of 2026 — the atmospheric backdrop of Greece's south-western Peloponnese region is as much a star as the film's A-list talent. Nolan's pain-staking efforts to document real physicality, real waves, and yes, even real locations — sans any special effects — meant that bringing Homer's adventure epic to life would require on-the-ground shoots at Greece's most timeless locations.

Grabbing a quick and affordable bite to eat certainly has its appeal, especially when you're traveling. And given that fast food restaurants are usually easy to find, convenient to access, and offer a variety of options for different tastes and dietary preferences, they're a natural fit for groups on the go. Not to mention, some fast food chains offer regional specialties, allowing you to try new dishes and cuisines.

Photo courtesy of Farm Burger No. 10: Farm Burger Ethical agriculture is a top priority for Farm Burger, a fast-casual chain that's found across Georgia and several neighboring states. All burgers are made from grass-fed beef that's entirely free from antibiotics, and to sweeten the deal, each restaurant also offers chicken and vegan sandwich options.