May kicks off next week and between Mother’s Day and Graduations, Memorial Day and Summer vibes, there is a lot to celebrate in the month and Family Entourage has curated favorite ways to elevate any moment in May.
HOSTING OR STAYCATION: BRING ON THE BEACH
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club feels like one of those rare places that instantly puts you at ease. It’s perfect for hosting guests or slipping into a staycation, with a private stretch of beach, cozy oceanfront rooms, and a relaxed, unpretentious vibe. You get the beauty of the coast, great food, and space to unwind—all without having to go far.
If you haven’t had a chance to stay since the $60 million renovation, it really leveled everything up. The pool area is completely refreshed with new cabanas, so it feels super relaxed but still upscale. The Club dining now has more seating, ocean views, adding a new pizza oven too! There’s also a Club Market now, which is perfect for grabbing something quick without leaving the property.
When you book a stay at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, you can step onto one of their 12 championship tennis courts and feel like a pro! The club’s USPTA pros are there to turn your tennis dreams into reality, offering lessons and clinics for everyone, at any playing level. Weekly mixers and Cardio Tennis workouts make sure there’s never a dull moment and with evening lights, you can play under the stars — which makes for an unforgettable family night out. The club also has two dedicated pickleball courts if your family is wanting a fast-paced game that’s perfect for all ages.
And of course the private beach is great for water play, bonfires and family barbeques… but remember it’s just for club members and hotel guests, so it keeps that peaceful, tucked-away feel. Book your family staycation now!
MOM’S STORY IN A KEEPSAKE BOOK
What if you could have mom’s memories and voice forever at your fingertip?! With Remento, mom’s spoken memories can become a keepsake book featuring her voice on every page and no writing is required. Shark Tank backed by Mark Cuban, we love that the founder was inspired by his own mom’s journey to create the memory book in the first place. It is so simple too! You can browse through hundreds of crafted prompts designed to spark meaningful memories.
You can also personalize your own or invite friends and family to be a part of the process by adding photos or suggesting questions. The storyteller receives a prompt each week and they record it on their device.
With Speech-to-Story™ technology, the storyteller simply speaks and Remento transforms their words into a polished story or cleaned-up transcript. Each recording can be edited until it feels just right. As soon as a story is recorded, family and friends can listen, read, and respond. We found ourselves creating new prompts or adding to questions as we learned things about our loved ones that we didn’t know before!
Every recording, story, and photo is stored in a secure private archive your whole family can enjoy. With lifetime access, your loved one’s stories will always be at your fingertips.
LESS SCREEN, MORE SCENE
From the Super 8 digitally reimaged to screen free digital cameras, Camp Snap has figured it out when it comes to enjoying the moment and still capturing all the fun! Whether you’re taking a gap year after school or vacationing with the family this summer you’ll want this accessory on your trip.
Camp Snap is a refreshingly simple take on modern photography—bringing together the nostalgic charm of disposable and Super 8-style shooting with the convenience of digital. At its core, it’s a screen-free digital camera designed to help you stay present while still capturing meaningful moments. With no display to review or obsess over, it encourages a “shoot first, experience fully” mindset, letting you enjoy what’s happening in front of you instead of behind a screen. The camera is intentionally minimal—just point and shoot—yet it still delivers film-inspired, vintage-style photos and can store thousands of images on a single memory card.
What makes Camp Snap stand out is how it reimagines photography for today’s always-connected world. It blends retro aesthetics with modern convenience: rechargeable, reusable, and capable of hundreds of shots per charge, all while eliminating the distractions that come with smartphones. Founded by 2 former summer campers, wanting families to stay present in the moment and fully engage with surroundings not being distracted by screen time so whether you’re chasing sunsets, documenting road trips, or just enjoying a weekend with friends, Camp Snap proves that sometimes less tech leads to more meaningful memories.
Plus celebs have been spotted loving the vintage film aethstetic like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez on vacation in Cabo with Nina Dobrev, Joe Jonas and even the Olympic gold medal hockey USA team too!
