Grand Trunk creates a towel that's as green as it looks with this bamboo towel. I concede that this towel looks pretty boring. It's plain, and not even a particularly fetching shade of green. But what it lacks in looks it makes up for with smarts. This towel is crafted from a unique blend of cotton and organic bamboo viscose. The material feels silky soft against the skin, and is quick to…

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Paul Frank's iconic monkey oozes cool from every simian pore on this Fly Julius beach towel. The monkey's face floats on the sky blue signature patterned towel. He's decked out in sunglasses, which reflect that logo print, but those shades can't hide his identity. Fans could recognize this cheeky chimp anywhere! As if the signature print and Julian's familiar face weren't enough…

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The capsule collections from Trina Turk just keep on coming. Hot on the heels of her Trina Turks and Caicos Collection for the Grace Bay Club Resort comes news of her latest line, a collaborative range designed with American leisurewear leader Banana Republic. The 60-piece collection includes swimwear separates, beach towels and tote bags, and maxi-dresses and cut-off shorts f…

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In this post-financial crisis economy, few of us ever get our mitts on one hundred dollar bills anymore. But with this fun novelty beach towel from Sherry, we can all cozy up to Benjamin Franklin. This playful beach towel actually mimics a real hundred dollar note. The playful print is created using colorfast dyes, so it should stay just as vibrant after many trips through the washin…

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Vera Bradley stamps its signature feminine style on this soft, combed cotton beach towel. I can't imagine that this beach towel will win the label any new fans, as it doesn't step too far outside Vera Bradley's well established box. However it should be right up the alley of its devotees. This dainty floral print is called Blue Lagoon, but there are a few others to choose from. Each fol…

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Embrace your inner hippie chick with this retro tie dye beach towel from BeWild. This retro beach towel is printed with a wild spiral tie dye pattern in bold rainbow colors. It's not at all subtle, so it may turn off some conservative beach goers, but personally I love the vivid hues. However I initially worried they might lose their luster after a few summers. We needn't be concerned t…

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Rodeo Beach reinvents the beach towel with this Parasheet Silky Beach Blanket. This beach blanket is made from parachute material rather than traditional terry towel, a silky fabric which ensures sand doesn't stick. That makes it pretty useless for toweling off once you emerge from the waves, but it does provide a soft, heat-resistant place to sit on the sand. This beach blanket i…

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Tommy Bahama takes us back to the 1970s with this retro Hibiscus towel. The warm orange, yellow, and brown color scheme works with the large blooms to create a real retro feel. The pattern is printed on a 100% cotton terry towel, a material which is thick and absorbent, yet quick to dry. It won't feel as luxuriously soft as velour or Egyptian cotton, but for a more affordable $40 we would…

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Picnic Time cuts down on your summer essentials with this clever Sunshine blanket tote. It's a towel and beach bag all in one! This is such a clever concept. Fluffy beach towels tend to take up all the space in beach bags, leaving little room for other essential items. We don't have to worry about that with this Sunshine though, as it simply wraps up around the things you need. This blank…

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Whether you're proud of your British heritage, or simply a fan of Brit culture, you'll make a real statement with this Union Jack beach towel. This towel mimics the British flag with its Union Jack design rendered in bright red, white, and blue. It's such an iconic design, and one which is rendered beautifully here. The British flag is printed on fiber reactive terry velour, a materi…

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Louis Vuitton has reunited with British artist Pippa Cunningham for its summery new Ailleurs collection. The line has almost everything you could need for summer, including beach bags, sandals, swimwear, silk scarves, sequin adorned T-shirts, cotton and silk sundresses, and towels. Ailleurs is French for "somewhere else," a fitting name considering the picturesque scenes…

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Bottega Veneta is celebrating Palm Beach's 100th anniversary with a limited edition beach-ready capsule collection. The fashion house's creative director Tomas Maier spends much of his time in the South Florida city, and is clearly attached to the place he calls his "adopted home."

"Palm Beach is a unique community," Maier explained, "with a remarkable spirit of invention. I m

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Zumba has inspired a generation of fitness freaks unlike any other exercise program in recent years. I can't imagine wanting to advertise my favorite work out style at the beach, but I'm sure Zumba disciples will love this bright beach towel. The distinctive Zumba logo adorns the bottom of this blue and yellow-green towel, while the simple Zumba character dances near the top. Thes…

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Asian Deco offers an affordable alternative to a beach towel with this set of woven straw mats. Of course, you won't be able to dry yourself once you emerge from the water with these babies. But you can sit and lie on them without worrying about sand getting in your swimsuit. I can't imagine that straw would be as comfortable against our skin as terry cloth, cotton, or other traditional…

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Tommy Hilfiger goes back to basics with this classic striped beach towel. There's a real retro feel to this towel which is adorned with simple thick and thin stripes and small Tommy Hilfiger logos at each end. The style could have been unisex, but by choosing pink, coral, and lemon hues Tommy Hilfiger ensures it'll suit women best. It's not overly girly, but I can't imagine a man wanti…

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The original Snuggie took the world by storm, inspiring Snuggie enthusiast clubs and pub crawls. Now its creators are hoping its summery beach towel equivalent can replicate that success. Just as the first Snuggie was a blanket with sleeves, this new version is a beach towel with sleeves. The idea is that the absorbent terry cloth material will help to dry your body while leaving yo…

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O'Neill offers a contemporary alternative to beach towels with fussy prints or loud logos in this Rider towel. I suppose the name was meant to allude to those of us who enjoy riding the waves, but it doesn't have a typical surf design. Instead bold red and white lines flash across the black background, creating an abstract design that's dynamic and just as appropriate for lads and lad…

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Tory Burch wants to get you ready for summer with her cute range of charity accessories. Unlike many designers who donate just a portion of their profits to a good cause, Tory Burch gives 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these goods to her foundation. The Tory Burch Foundation finances American women looking to establish businesses to take themselves and their families out of po…

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Fans of classic Brit band The Beatles can show their love of The Fab Four on the beach this summer with this fun Yellow Submarine beach towel. The towel is emblazoned with a colorful cartoon print from The Beatles' 1960s album and film. The vivid blue and yellow hues are perfect for coordinating with your favorite swimsuit or cover up. This summer towel is also an officially licensed p…

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You'll look stylish on the sand carrying this stripy beach towel from fashion designer Michael Kors. This bold beach towel features rugby jersey style horizontal stripes in vibrant grape purple and white. This same grape shade has also been used for the distinctive Michael Kors signature logo. This purple tone has a regal feel to it, but if it's not speaking to you the same towel is a…

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Beach towels are summer vacation essentials, but their size makes them difficult to pack into the average handbag. Lightload has come up with a solution with its unique pocket-sized beach towels. It sounds unbelievable, but when packaged up these lightweight towels will easily fit inside the pocket of your skimpy shorts or a small clutch purse. Once you hit the shore rip open the w…

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When you want to make a statement with your beach towel you've got to go with something simplistic, but eye-catching. Tommy Hilfiger's Maui Pineapple beach towel is a great example. It's so minimalist, that it's funny. But yes, a giant pineapple makes total sense to drag to the beach. This towel actually reminds me of Warhol's Pop-art. The towel is oversized, which means that it'll…

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It can take a lot to get noticed on the beach. In a sea of hotties, how can you stand out? (Aside from your fabulous bikini, of course.) This Jumpin Banana Dead Body Chalk Outline beach towel ought to do the trick. You may get some funny looks from the ladies in Tory Burch if you're in the Hamptons, but if you're at a more casual cool beach this is sure to be a hit. It's definitely a conversatio…

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