WHAT’S IN THE BAG
1. SUITCASE
Just a carry-on (Katia in midnight blue by Kipling, $138) unless it’s fall -- then you need a jacket and sweaters.

2. MUSIC ON MY MP3 PLAYER
Broken Social Scene, the New Pornographers, Liz Phair ($15.98)

3. MUST-HAVE PRODUCT FOR THE PLANE
Neosporin ($9.99) -- it goes on my nose as a germ barrier -- and Kiehl’s Lip Balm SPF 15 ($8.50)

4. ARTICLE OF CLOTHING I WON’T TRAVEL WITHOUT
My vibrator (Hitachi Magic Wand, $60) -- I use it so much it’s like I’m wearing it.

5. TIP FOR STAYING HEALTHY WHILE ON THE GO
I like Emergen-C ($.49) because I feel like it prevents me from getting sick, which is a real problem when traveling.

6. MOST SURPRISING ITEM IN MY SUITCASE
My guitar (LXM Little Martin, $399)

7. FAVORITE VACATION MOVIE
Swept Away -- the Madonna one! ($9.95)