How to Plan a Summer Vacation in the Hamptons

If you spend your summer vacation in the Hamptons, an exclusive community on New York's Long Island, you may run into Martha Stewart, Steven Spielberg or Ronald Perelman, who are just a few of the local homeowners. Pack your bags carefully. Look your best for your celebrity-watching! Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Things You'll Need

• A pencil or pen and paper
• An Internet connection
• A telephone
• A credit card

Instructions

1. Fly into Long Island MacArthur Airport if you want to travel like an "anybody."

2. Charter a helicopter, blimp, speedboat, yacht, limo or seaplane if you want to turn heads.

3. Take the bus, rail or a rental car if you aren't made of money.

4. Plan to take advantage of the public transportation system or rent a car to get around.

5. Make a list of amenities you want the most in your accommodations.

6. Consider your budget to decide how much you can afford to spend on your hotel stay, airfare, attractions, meals and tips.

7. Search Hotels.com (see Resources below) for hotels, motels and inns that meet your price, location and amenities criteria.

8. Ask your travel agent or search your favorite online travel broker for packages, including transportation and a hotel stay that fits your bill.

9. Purchase your tickets.

10. Print out your itinerary to bring along with you.

11. Check the weather a couple days before departure to allow you to pack properly.