Christene Barberich, editor-in-chief: Matachica, Belize

"I'm really not a beach vacation person, but Belize has been at the tippy-top of my dream vacations list for like, ever. Finally, this March, I'll be booking a week's escape at the (hopefully!) magical Matachica Resort & Spa. There's just something about tropical rainforests, quiet beaches, Mayan ruins, and a good hammock that seems to fit the bill right about now.

I'll go in late March, during the dry season...and right after Fashion Week wraps up, at which time, I will be ready for a good long hiatus."

Christene's Packing List:

"This brilliant yellow travel bag is like a major dose of sunshine, and with just enough room to tote all my summery essentials. Plus, it folds up so tiny, I can store it away in a drawer when it's not in use!"
Clare Vivier Canvas Weekend, $363, available at Clare Vivier.

"Before I leave, I will definitely scale back my entire makeup bag to just one bold lipstick...that and a little tan is vacation beauty perfection."
Laura Mercier Lip Colour - Crème, $24, available at Sephora.

"I have an embarrassingly big sunglasses collection, but I'm still making room for these Dasha for Illesteva shades...totally chic and timeless, and a bit Gatsby, too."
Dasha for Illesteva I Light Tortoise, $295, available at Illesteva.

Headshot: Photographed by Amelia Alpaugh; Photo: Courtesy of Matachica.