Just as the shrewd traveler jetting to Paris would forego the concierge in favor of a discerning Parisian’s recommendation, New York knows that New Yorkers value their time outside of the city, and that their time away becomes much more satisfying when the locals weigh in.

Which is why, when Samsung was looking to promote the brand new Galaxy S8, we were excited to work with them to introduce The Beachist – a new travel series dedicated to uncovering beach vacations with insider itineraries. From surfing and boating, to lazing in on the whitest beaches to finding farm-to-table restaurants, The Beachist gave Samsung access to consumers looking for the most useful, expert recommendations for busy urbanites.