Overwhelmed with work lately? Why not take a break, relax, and spend a stress-free vacation? Getting away from the daily grinds of life for a week or two can help you invigorate your energy. So as early as now, you must do the necessary preparations – flights, hotel accommodations, itinerary, etc. But to make your vacation truly memorable and stress-free, you must never forget to bring with you these top 5 essential vacation gadgets.

One is your mobile phone. Don’t go anywhere without it because it keeps you connected with friends and relatives even if you’re on vacation. Though you’re away from work, it doesn’t mean that you have to cut the communication with your friends and loved ones too. So be sure to bring this with you, and the charger too.

Digital camera. Capture those once in a lifetime shots with this gadget. Even if your mobile phone has this feature, you won’t be too satisfied with the result, so make sure you bring a separate digital camera. Whether you go swimming, camping, or simply sight seeing, this gadget will sure allow you to bring those memorable moments with you even when you get back to work.

I know a couple that has been married for fifty years. When they first tied the knot, they must have tied it well and double knotted it because they are more in love now than they ever were. I just had to ask what their secret is since I have been married twice myself and I’m hoping this one will last forever. What I learned is actually no secret at all. In fact, it is common knowledge that most of us tend to forget or take for granted from time to time.

John and Mary were poor when they married back in the fifties. He worked his heart out in the automobile industry and she waited tables deep into the night shift. They saved their money diligently and started a family. They encountered many difficulties over the years but the one thing they held true to was their love for each other. John told me that the secret to his marital longevity was simple. Whenever he tried to imagine what his life would be like if his Mary were suddenly gone it would scare him so bad that he knew he could not bear it. Mary told me just about the same thing. She looks at their friends who are married and thanks God every day that her John is not like the other husbands who stay out late at night and put their marriages second.