Want to stay at the beach until the sun comes up? When you’re with a group of women who aren't afraid to be a little loud and a little bold, the best memories happen in the "in-between" moments you never planned for. 4. The Soundtrack of the Summer

"We aren't going to the beach. We're going to the market in Ravello. You wanted stimulation."

She turned, and I was struck by the look on her face. It wasn't anger. It was fear. Her sunglasses were perched on her head, her eyes wide. She pointed a trembling finger toward the boys.

That energy rubs off on you. By day two, you’ll find yourself asking for the corner table with the ocean view instead of accepting the one by the bathroom. You stop being a tourist and start being a protagonist.