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What will I forget to pack for our AI trip?

wisc.bridewisc.bride
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We're going to the DR in a few weeks...it'll be my first AI trip though I travel quite a bit. I'm starting to pick things up at the store as I think of them.  I know of the obvious things like bug spray, sun screen, etc. but what are some things you'd suggest me packing that I might not think about?  I appreciate any tips :)
Mama to
Caden Reese - 8/1/06
Mackenzie Jo - 10/9/09
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Re: What will I forget to pack for our AI trip?

  • RedPeonyRedPeony

    We just got back from an AI last month.  Some helpful things: lots of singles, sunglasses, hat, beach bag, books (plural - DH brought one and read it within the first few days.  He wasn't able to find another book in English), magazines, etc.  If you burn easily, like I do, bring a short sleeved shirt or long sleeved beach cover up.  Hopefully you won't need it.

    Our resort had tennis lessons and a gym so if you want to do anything like that remember to bring workout clothes and shoes.

    Have a great trip!

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  • sarahtuckersarahtucker
    We were in the DR in the beginning of December. Had a great time. Where are you staying. This that we didn't bring that would have been great to have:Aloe gelCold medicineSwimmers ear dropsCashCameraThings we brought but didn't need:Bug sprayFlat iron
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    Writing this with my ipad, sorry for the funny formating!
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  • Temp811154687503529Temp811154687503529
    We took SwimWays floats and insulated mugs on our AI trip this summer.  Best things we packed -- and we were offered cash for them multiple times by other couples.  
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  • alithebridealithebride member
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    not just for AI but I always like to bring a pair of yoga pants for lounging in the room. i dont wear them out or  on the plane but it's nice to have a pair of comfy pants to hang around in.

     

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  • MrsD2006MrsD2006 member
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    In addition to insulated cups we usually bring coozies for can sodas and beer. And don't forget the chargers for your phone, camera, laptop etc.
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  • Kimee13Kimee13

    Rafts, insulated mugs, Aloe, SPF spray for your hair(I have dark hair and my scalp always gets fried), Ipad/Ipod & travel speakers, plenty of magazines and books, camera, phone/camera/ipod/ipad chargers.  Have fun!

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  • hz80408hz80408
    Camera battery charger, aloe, lotion, plastic/ziplock bags to keep your books/camera/etc dry and sand free at pool/beach, pashmina/scarf incase it gets cool at night, passport
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  • SamJuly05SamJuly05
    We pack plastic shopping bags to keep our dirty clothes in as they accumulate, instead of back in the suitcase w/ the clean stuff (ew!) or piling up on the floor.
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  • wisc.bridewisc.bride
    Thanks, everyone!  We are staying at Lifestyle in Puerto Plata...can't wait!!
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  • vjcjenn1vjcjenn1 member

    pepto bismol and things for an upset stomach...DH definitely got this even though we used bottle water for everything including brushing our teeth...

    And aloe...

    basically this stuff will be like 20.00 in the gift shop (gotcha) so I would bring any first aidy stuff you need...it will never go to waste because you can just keep it in your medicine cabinet when you get home

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  • chelljqueenchelljqueen member
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    Lysol (I always spray down the bathrooms, telephones, etc.)  I'm obsessed with germs.  LOL

    Hand Sanitizer

     

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