Birth control pills???

Abby
Is there a certain brand of birth control pills that are the best?
Is there any symptoms that come with being on the pill? Weight gain? Acne?
Thanks! I've never been on any birth control pills, I was on depo for awhile and I experienced some weight gain and a little acne increase. I currently have the Paragard IUD but I was thinking about getting a pack of birth control pills so I can skip my period while I'm on vacation in June. Has anyone done this before? How does it work?
Thanks so much!!💋