June 26, 2026
Some people use their extra suitcase space for shoes. Other save it for souvenirs. And we all know that person who refuses to travel without their full-size shampoo. And then there are the readers. Is this you? You find yourself standing over your open suitcase, genuinely debating how many vacation reads is too many. 🧐
Whether you’re headed to a Caribbean resort, a European city, or just sneaking away for a long weekend, a good book makes a great trip even better. So if you need a beach read, a poolside page-turner, or something to get you through a long flight, I’ve got you covered. Even better? Each vacation read pairs perfectly with a destinations that deserves a spot on your travel bucket list. 📖 And if you are still looking for your next perfect vacation spot, I’ve got you covered for that as well. Click here and learn more about my travel advisor services.
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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry: Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One relationship that’s clearly more complicated than either wants to admit.
📍 Pairs Well With: Croatia. Imagine charming coastal towns, long dinners by the water, and plenty of opportunities for your own
vacation storyline.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley: A glamorous wedding on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. This story feature stunning scenery, family drama, and one very unfortunate murder.
📍 Pairs Well With: Ireland. The dramatic landscapes and moody atmosphere make this the perfect destination pairing. Maybe just skip the isolated island wedding?
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith: A psychological thriller that follows Tom Ripley, a man obsessed with the glamorous lifestyle of a wealthy American living in Italy.
📍 Pairs Well With: The Amalfi Coast
The setting is so quintessentially Italian that you’ll be craving pasta, a seaside hotel, and a plane ticket by chapter three.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah: A gripping story about a family seeking a fresh start in the wilds of Alaska, only to discover that survival takes many forms.
📍 Pairs Well With: Alaska
Whether you’re cruising through Glacier Bay or spotting wildlife from a lodge, the setting makes this pairing almost too perfect.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A reclusive Hollywood icon finally tells the story behind her fame, marriages, scandals, and secrets.
📍 Pairs Well With: Palm Springs
With its retro charm and Hollywood history, Palm Springs is the perfect backdrop for a book you’ll have trouble putting down.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a very important decision to make: go buy a new book or tackle the stack of vacation reads thats already sitting on my nightstand.
Happy reading!
