The last two years somehow feel like they’ve gone by in the blink of an eye yet also feel like an eternity ago at the same time. now a lot more than ever, I feel the fatigue of what we’ve collectively gone through as a society over the last two years. I find myself longing for summer and the vacations that come with it.

I want to feel that rare, easy, and carefree mood that only comes when one is miles away from home and all their responsibilities. I long for the days when my only worry will be what time dinner is and whether I want a frozen margarita or one on the rocks.

The best holiday Bag?

As life has begun to transition little by little towards some degree of normalcy, travel has become possible again, and lots of of us are cashing in on airline vouchers or choosing to finally take that much-needed trip. This summer, I’ve got two trips planned, and as I begin to mentally plan for things I want to bring or buy. I’ve started to wonder, is there such a thing as the best holiday bag?

I’ve not been on a big trip in some time, and I’m ecstatic to be checking out Tel Aviv, Israel, in June and Lisbon, Portugal, in September. Both trips will bring a warm-weather climate with both city and beach outings in the plans. I’ll need something that’s both versatile and practical, and while I’ll probably bring along one or two of my great bags for dinners, for daytime, I’ve got my eyes set on something new.

Longchamp’s Le Pliage Filet

Introduced last year, Lonchamp’s Le Pliage Filet just might be the best holiday bag. It’s not only elegant and exceptionally chic, being the lovechild of two famous French brands, but it’s also easy to pack, taking up very little space. The Le Pliage Filet was created by Longchamp in partnership with FILT, France’s oldest maker of net shopping bags.

Longchamp Le Pliage Filet
via Longchamp

$110

With both practicality and style in mind, the bag has two sets of handles, allowing for top manage and over-the-shoulder wear. A sophisticated twist on sustainable market shoppers, the partnership is a very trendy ode to two must-have classic French bags. The Le Pliage Filet retails for just $110 too, making this bag a holiday need to that won’t break the bank. now if only I could decide which color to buy…

What’s your optimal holiday bag?