Travel
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Packing list?
I thought I had gotten a link to a good vacation packing list (Carribean) on here before but I can't find it. I know I can google it (and have) but I was wondering if any of you have good ones?
Re: Packing list?
Here's mine:
Packing list for 1-week beach vacays
:
Clothing & accessories:
- 3 sundresses
- 2 cocktail dresses
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 tank tops
- 2 'other' tops
- 2 pairs shorts
- 1 casual skirt
- 1 pair capris or casual pants
- 3 swimsuits (bikini, one-piece for activities & one extra)
- 1 swimsuit cover-up
- 2 pairs of pjs/a robe
- 7-10 pairs undies
- 2 bras + a strapless bra
- 1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals
- 1 or 2 pair evening shoes/sandals
- 2 pairs flip flops
- evening purse
- light jacket or cardigan
- sunhat
- 2 pairs sunglasses (in case one breaks)
- beach bag
- back pack or tote bag (if going on tours)
Toiletries (use travel-sized containers whenever possible):
- sunscreen (at least 30 SPF)
- lip balm w/sunscreen
- body lotion
- body spray
- bath/shower products
- toothbrush & toothpaste, floss
- deodorant
- Q-tips
- AF stuff (if needed)
- makeup (incl. waterproof mascara)
- makeup remover
- skincare products
- shampoo & conditioner
- hair styling products
- comb/brush
- hairspray
- curling iron
- nail file & clippers
- shavers & shaving gel
- hair accessories (ponytail elastics, clips, headbands, etc.)
First aid & medicines:
- aloe vera
- bug repellent
- Band-Aids
- Advil/Tylenol
- Pepto-Bismol
- anti-bacterial wipes or hand gel
- Visine
- Dramamine or other motion sickness medicine (for boat rides, etc.)
Extras:
- camera (& charger)
- batteries (if required)
- cell charger
- Ipod
- Ziploc bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera when it rains)
- sewing kit
- Shout wipes or Tide pen (for stains)
- pair of sneakers and workout outfit if working out at the hotel gym or going jogging
- compact umbrella
- books & magazines to read by the pool/beach
Also, don't forget about all your travel documents (passport, travel insurance, travel confirmations, itineraries, directions, maps, guides, etc.).
4 swimsuits (2 bikini bottoms, 2 bikini tops, 2 tankini tops *they are mix and match*)
3 sundresses (I only wear them at dinner)
a few pairs of undies
1 swimsuit cover up (strapless sundress so it can be worn as a real sundress if I want to)
3 pairs walking shorts (lightweight cotton kind)
2 pairs socks
2 tank tops (I also use the tankini tops as tank tops)
1 pair of sneakers
1 pair of flip flops (to wear on the beach)
1 pair of canvas eyelet white flatsto go with sundresses (Target for $10)
snorkel gear (we have our own mask,snorkles and flippers)
travel size hair brush
immodium AD
band aids
3 oz of hair gel
3 oz of frizz gell
3 oz in each bag of sun tan lotion (we buy what ever we need at the hotel/resort)
Tums or Rolaids
contact case
contact solution
glasses
sunglasses
2 books
2 cameras
laptop
charges for cameras and laptop
iphones and charger (mine and his)
4 pairs of shorts for him
4 tank tops for him
sneakers for him
sandals for him
8 pairs of boxers
swim trunks
razor
shaving cream
deoderant
tooth brushes and tooth paste
tide stick for getting out small stains
water walking shoes
crystal light drink packs (I'm finiky about what kind of juice I drink)
Ponytail holders (I have naturally curly hair that in heat and humidity is a real bare to deal with so I just wear it in a pony the whole time)
That's about it. And yes, that can all fit in two carry on size bags, a laptop bag and my standard size backpack.
Always remember that clothes, undies and bathing suits can be washed out in the bathtub if need be.
Kristi and Kerry June 21,2008