Is it possible to save your iTunes/iPad sync selection?

Hi,
Basically, as the subject line suggests, is it possible to save/restore a list of albums/artists/playlists, etc. that I have selected to sync with my iPod, so that I can have multiple sync lists? i.e. a sync list for when we are on holiday, a sync list for when I'm on my own, my wifes sync list for when she wants to listen to her choices, etc.
Would the sync selection be stored in some kind of Library file somewhere? If it is, perhaps a simple Applescript to save and restore the file would do the trick?
Thanks for any help.
Mark.

Create playlists and sync only those playlists to the iPad.
Then add/delete from those playlist as desired to change what is on the iPad.
Or simply change the playlists you wish to sync.

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