The Radar: World’s Secret Islands, 10 Essential Travel Accessories, Do You Take Vacation?

• Lying on a beach isn’t relaxing if there is a crowd of people surrounding you. Truly get away from it all with a trip to one of the world’s secret beaches. [Smarter Travel]

• Headed overseas? Besides the basics–passport, cash, toothbrush–don’t forget to pack these 10 essential travel accessories. [Matador]

• According to a recent survey, Americans don’t take vacation. The survey, conducted on behalf of JetBlue Airways, revealed that 57 percent of Americans will have unused vacation days at the end of the year, and most will leave 11 days (nearly 70 percent of their allotted time) on the table. [Gadling]

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