My vacation is still over a month away, but I’m already thinking about 10 Things I (plan to) Bring on Vacation (I’m taking out the Always. I don’t know that I Always bring the same things). You can see my similar list circa 2010.
1. I still bring my fabulous luggage. I’m a firm believer in investing in quality pieces, and this one looks even better than when I bought it ten years ago.
2. A bathing suit. I have a bikini I like from Fig Leaves. The shop is great for odd shaped (and aren’t we all a bit oddly shaped?) bodies. Even if I don’t end up with a chance to swim, I want to prepared for the beach, a sailboat, a pool…
3. iPad. I now prefer it to my Kindle for reading, mostly because it is back lit. I can’t emphasize how much easier traveling is without books weighing down my luggage.
4. Journal. I plan to do lots and lots of sketching and writing while I’m in France. I treasure my travel journals.
5. Rita. This dress (mine is black) is as comfy as a lovely bathrobe yet looks stylish. It will emerge from my bag sans wrinkles. Should I get asked to a fancy-pants dinner, I will be prepared.
6. Knitting. Since I’m planning a meet up with Heather in Paris, and since we’re having a little #VeeraKAL, I may have my in-progress Color Affection along. Or maybe a sock.
7. Wireless keyboard. This is a little bit of a luxury item to take, but I will be on a firm writing schedule, don’t want to schlep my laptop, and will use it daily (so I say).
8. iPhone. Technically, I could write with this rather than the iPad, but I can’t read on the phone for long periods of time. However, I will listen to audio books and music on it.
9. Good shoes. I’m not sure what I’ll chose for France, but they’ll have to look stylish and be comfortable. In that order. Yes, I am vain, vain, vain.
10. Sense of adventure. I like to balance seeing the touristy sights with meandering. I love the adventure of turning a corner and finding a delightful little museum or shop or cafe. Sara and I are good travel companions (we should be after 30 years of hanging out together!), so I expect that we shall have lots of fun wanders. I’m ready for them all.
What do you like to bring on vacation?
goodness, i can’t wait for summer break too. and i’m super jealous of your trip to France! my travel bag is filled with all the iStuff (pod, pad, laptop, phone) and all the duplication of functions feels dumb, but no one of them suffices for all we need to do.
Most excellent list! Your vacation is going to be awesome!
Nice keyboard! Does it work with the Ipad?
I like your luggage too. I really need to invest in some decent luggage.
Hi Donna,
Yes, the keyboard is great with the iPad. In fact, that’s what I bought it for. I can’t type on the screen keyboard, so if I’m going to get substantial writing done, I need my keyboard!
Floto is excellent. I have several of their bags and love them all!
Ooohh, you’re going to France!!! Lucky!! I hope I get another chance to make it there before I pass from this earth. But there are so many vacation spots and so little time…
As much as I hate that my bff now lives in France, I do love having a glam place to visit!!
Just in case this café in Paris is not on your list yet: http://www.loisivethe.com/en/ – thé and knitting – enjoy 😉