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.