If you've admired the perfectly folded towels in hotels and spas, you may have wondered how to achieve that look yourself.

Your beach trip packing list should definitely include a beach bag. After all, you'll need something to carry your beach ...

For days now the internet has weighed in on this one question: What are the embroidered stripes on towels for?

You can get one of each all for under $20! “This is a cute blue and white striped beach towel that is lightweight and easy to transport and fold,” one reviewer wrote. “Great for the beach or ...

Plus, they're a bit longer than your standard beach towel, which provides an even larger barrier between you and the sand. Best of all, they fold up and pack easily.