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Though not quite as fast as a helicopter or a private jet, a membership with Barton and Gray gets you unlimited, year-round access to a fleet of tricked-out, fully staffed yachts. In the summer, this means stops in Martha's Vineyard, the Hamptons, Nantucket, and more; winter harbors include Miami, Sarasota, and numerous islands. Annual fees are steep—like $40,000-to-start steep.

This NYC-based membership service functions kind of like a traditional car service, but greener: In addition to GoGreen's hybrid-only fleet, the company goes as far as purchasing carbon credits to ensure carbon neutrality. Booking happens via the gloriously simple app, which has options for instant car requests, future scheduling, and by-the-hour bookings—a godsend when trying to bang out multiple errands when back in the city.

Catching the iconic green-and-white bus at any of the numerous pickup points in the city and then suffering through hours of LIE traffic with fellow riders is a pretty classic New York experience. And while it's not the most time-conscious way of getting to the Hamptons, it is the most economical (on average, a ticket will run you $30) and has the potential of being the most fun, too, especially if socializing is at the top of your weekend to-do list.

This is the bus equivalent of flying first-class: The leather seats recline, the snacks are plentiful (there's also a self-serve bar in the back of the bus), and entertainment comes in the form of overhead screens. But most important, absolute silence is expected of everyone on board, so you're guaranteed a peaceful trip.

While there’s no brick-and-mortar location, NAP is still offering same-day delivery to the Hamptons through Labor Day. Place your order by 10am, and you’ll have it by bedtime.

With pick-up locations dotted throughout the Hamptons, this picnic service provides healthy, beautifully prepared, and locally sourced salads and tartines for 2, 4, or 6 people; with enough advanced notice, they’ll cater for more. They also have kid-friendly options.

The single downfall to having a weekend home at the beach is time spent at the grocery store when it's perfect outside. This local operation is the antidote. They offer a selection of services, from dropping off ready-to-cook meals and cocktail kits to full "Home Preparation," which includes everything from flowers, to grocery shopping, to bar stocking, to fully organizing your home in time for your arrival.