IWNA

BY BETSY SHELDON

Get Prepping

In the

Bag

What to pack to

turn your timeshare

unit into your home

away from home.

Staying in a furnished resort

can make the

job of packing for vacation oh-so easy. You know that

homelike accommodations mean more spacious

lodging and a place to wash your clothes. It means

there are bowls in the cupboard for cereal and a fridge

for the milk.

But still, making your timeshare unit a little more

your

home may require a few extra items in the

suitcase. If you can’t imagine waking up to coffee

without foam, bring your milk frother. If your toddler

will only go to bed if the clock is ticktocking away,

pack the Mickey Mouse alarm.

The extras you bring may vary, depending on

whether you’re taking a romantic escape, a nuclear-

family affair, or a multigenerational vacation. Although

the items you choose to take with you are specific to

your preferences, here are a few suggestions that are

bound to enhance your comfort and one-of-a-kind

experience.

You don’t have to limit yourself to

wine in a box. Pop a small but

serviceable

corkscrew

in your

checked luggage, or glove box if

you’re driving. You’ll be ready for

any toastworthy moment that

may come along, whether a

woodland picnic or fireworks on

the beach.

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More than likely, your unit has

some means of listening to

music. But to ensure that your

favorite tunes are there to set

the mood — whether for a

couples massage or a

candlelight dinner on your

balcony — be sure your

MP3

player and speakers

are in

your bag.

COUPLES’ RETREATS

For a romantic touch, flowers

say it all. But rather than

resorting to the coffee press or

plastic water pitcher to contain

them, a

foldable flower vase

packs nicely and makes a cozy

statement.

Members’

Must-Haves

“Clothesline or wire to hang suits from along with clothespins to prevent them being whipped

away.”

— Krell

“I have one nice nonstick pan that I take everywhere I go.”

— newswriter