I always take my machine & at least 3 projects in the RV!!! (I get bored easily & always have several going at once) If the weather is bad during the day, I sew, If it's good I go outside on the beach. I read at night. TV is about worthless anymmore so I even read at night at home! I have read the quilting books you are referring to, I enjoyed them very much! Especially like the "Runaway Quilt"! about the slaves! Of course, that's the beauty of an vacation, you can do whatever you feel like! Sometimes I just take a nap! Enjoy!!