From books to beach bags, here are some essentials to take on your wellness getaway

Jean Chen Smith
·4 min read

If you're heading on a wellness vacation, here are some items you'll want to take with you.

A good read

A page-turner is essential for any vacation. For something light-hearted and fun, check out "The Angel Numbers Book," which is written by fourth-generation psychic medium Mystic Michaela. It offers a deep dive into numerology and what recurring numbers might mean to you.

As you venture on your wellness vacation, "The Kindness Workbook" is another great option. The book takes you through introspective exercises aimed at how to integrate kindness into your life and spread it to others. Along with inspiring passages, you'll find a guided meditation for creating positivity and compassion.

If you need something a bit more suspenseful, reach for "One of the Girls," international best-selling author Lucy Clarke’s newest psychological thriller about the perfect girls’ weekend getaway gone awfully wrong. Full of suspense and unexpected thrills, it’ll be hard to put down this book as you try to figure out the “whodunnit.”

If you're headed on a wellness vacation, you'll want to make sure to pack a good read (or two or three).
If you're headed on a wellness vacation, you'll want to make sure to pack a good read (or two or three).

Sun protection

While we all want some healthy sun on our faces, be sure to pack La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face. This lightweight, 100% mineral tinted face sunscreen works well for all skin types, especially for sensitive skin. Fast-absorbing and formulated with Cell-Ox Shield technology, it offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with antioxidants and creates a natural glow.

Business & Pleasure's Bucket Hat in Chinoiserie Blue is another must-have on your trip. Look fashionable while staying protected from the sun with this classic hat that provides UPF 50+ protection, with up to 98% UV blackout. It is also treated for water and mold resistance.

Crazy for kimonos

Perfect for vacation, pītusa's Silky Long-Sleeve Robe is silky and elegant. Wear it over a dress for dinner or over casual clothes while lounging around the pool. Made of 100% viscose and offering lightweight coverage, the delicate rainbow tie-front bow creates a flattering cinching of the waist. Made with comfort in mind, this is a great item that deserves a place among your getaway attire.

Sleepr's Linen Lounge Suit Set is comfortable and playful.
Sleepr's Linen Lounge Suit Set is comfortable and playful.

Not your average sleepwear

The Sleeper’s Party Pajama Set with Feathers is as appropriate for wearing to dinner with a pair of heels as it is when getting ready for sleep. Made of lightweight viscose, the Party PJ gives off vintage vibes with its tonal piping, mother-of-pearl buttons and detachable feather cuffs. The brand’s Linen Lounge Suit Set is comfortable and playful with delicate ruffle details on sleeves and bottoms. Their linen also comes in a gingham dress that can be dressed up with a woven belt at the waist.

Superstar beach bag

You’ll thank yourself when you bring Business & Pleasure’s stylish Beach Bag on your getaway. It's the perfect way to carry all your essentials. Made from durable canvas and efficiently designed with an interior zip pocket, you’ll find good use for this bag for many vacations to come.

Pack your sneakers

It’s no secret exercise stimulates the release of endorphins in your body, which is positive for mental health and creates balance. Under Armour’s Flow Synchronicity is a running shoe designed with women in mind. Although it’s perfect for running, with its flexibility, fit and arch support, this is the only exercise shoe you’ll want to bring because of its versatility.

One dress that does it all

SUPESU’S Serena Slip Dress is the perfect no-nonsense dress that can be styled casually for a day at the pool or worn to an elegant dinner. Available in a variety of colors, the dress is also offered in a shorter style, which is great for petite body types.

Cami NYC's Everly Cami is great for layering.
Cami NYC's Everly Cami is great for layering.

Your favorite layering pieces

Cami NYC's Darby Bodysuit is constructed with silk stretch charmeuse, creating a sophisticated look while offering an effortless fit. Wear it under a jacket or match it with a pair of shorts or a skirt for a night out on the town. The asymmetrical draped neckline flatters all body types. If a bodysuit isn’t your jam, look no further than the Everly Cami, one of the company’s best-sellers that features a feminine scalloped lace-trimmed V-neckline. It's fully lined for function and designed for an easy fit.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Vacation essentials: What to pack on a wellness getaway