70-300mm f/4.5~5.6 AF-S VR-G is decent for travel,scenics, and is EASY to carry in a fannypack's water bottle slot, or on the body and slung. I also like the 35mm f/2 prime and 24mm f/2.8 prime for their small size and good focal length usefulness, and EASE OF CARRYING, and light weight.
Going home (Saint Croix, USVI) for the first time in 23 years. Should be at least interesting. I will also most likely have the 24-70 mounted most of the time but the little old 50 is great for walking about looking so obvious.