Merrell Sandals:
These his and her sport sandals are perfect for all your summer vacationplans, whether you are hiking in Jackson Hole, rafting on theKennebec River, or just hanging out people-watching at Sequoia. Thesesandals are the ultimate in comfort and the end to sock tans. Availableat Comfort One Shoes, locations in Georgetown, Dupont, and UnionStation. Approx. $80.

VAIO® V505A Notebook:
Not just for work, but also for play; laptops have become the must-haveaccessory for travelers. This is especially truenow that virtually all luxury hotels, Starbucks, and even theMcDonalds in Time Square have Wi-Fi connections, whichallow you to surf the Web without wires. Sony’s newest laptopis stylish and powerful, boasting an extended battery lifeof up to 7 hours. It includes an integrated CD-RW/DVD-ROMcombo, meaning that you can make digital photos fromyour vacation into CDs on the plane ride home, create mixtapes as the mood strikes you, and best of all watch DVDs.Available at www.sony.com, starting at $1639.

Dior Sunglasses:
No summer look is complete without the latest sunglasses, and thisseason’s wraparound shades by Dior are as hot as you will be whenyou’re wearing them. Available at Neiman Marcus, $400.

Lambertson Treux Women’s Travel Kit:
The travel collection for the true La Mer devotee,a collectible limited-edition offering of skincaremiracles and ultimate luxury in a custom-designedLambertson-Truex leather travel case. It containsseven travel sizes of all your favorite products,plus a velvet eye mask and cotton balls.Never again will you have to throw togethera travel kit for a jaunt off to St. Bart’s.Available at Neiman Marcus, $340.

Limitless Lash and Lid:
These waterproof wonders will stay with youthroughout the long hot days and sweatynights of summer. The limitless lid waterproofshimmer shadows are sheer enough for daytime,and won’t smudge or crease by thenight’s last cocktail. The waterproof mascarawon us over because you don’t need makeupremover to get rid of it, just soapy water.Available at Sephora, both are $22.

Celine Two-Piece Swimsuit:
Channel your inner Bond girl with thisrunway look that promises poolside glamour.Fully lined and very flattering. Available atwww.eluxury.com, $460.