A long weekend trip in the winter has many distinct advantages over a longer vacation. You won't feel guilty missing a significant amount of time from work (or worried that skipping out for a prolonged length will cost you one way or another). There's less planning involved and it can be a spur-of-the-minute decision. An impromptu three-day getaway gives you the much needed pocket of relaxation and reflection without forking over the cash and logistical brain power a longer stay requires. And if you're like us, a few lazy days in the sun—sipping a tropical drink in a hammock—sounds pretty damn good right about now. Here's what we'll be packing.
Our Getaway Kit
Engineered cabana stripe shirt,
$158 by Todd Snyder
Organic cotton and hemp T-shirt,
$38 by Jungmaven
Swim trunks,
$125 by Apnée
Lightweight and treated with scratch-proof thermal hardcoat for durability
Polarized sunglasses,
$55 by Sunski
Super court sneakers,
$140 by Adidas
A streamlined diver watch with a black PVD coating
Nautoscaph III watch,
$879 by Alsta
Cascade power bank,
$55 by Lander
Everyday broad spectrum SPF 50,
$19 by Supergoop
Where to Go
From petite and boutique to sprawling and branded, Afar has rounded up the very best beach hotels—chosen for their global diversity, uniqueness and natural beauty.