What to Pack for an All Inclusive Beach Vacation

Headed to the Caribbean or beach for vacation? Whether you have chosen to stay at an all inclusive resort or not, make sure you pack the right items! Here are my tips.

Essentials for the airport

• Travel documents (passports, drivers licenses – make a photocopy of your passport to carry with (or have a picture saved on your phone) and to leave at home with a trusted individual, too!)

• Well packed carry-on: any items that would be essential within 24 hours of travel (phone chargers, change of clothing, bathing suit, travel size toiletries, medications)

• Headphones or earbuds

• Snacks

• Phone charger

Well packed carry ons!

Dressing for your vacation

• Lightweight, comfortable clothing: shorts and polos, sundresses, activewear for excursions, and at least one nicer outfit (long pants for men and dresses or dress pants for women) in case you want to go to a restaurant with a dress code

• Comfortable shoes for excursions, sandals for the pool/beach, dress shoes for dinner

• Multiple bathing suits: the humidity makes drying take longer, so bring more than one to rotate wearing throughout your stay

• Light jacket and umbrella, just in case!

Protect your skin!

• Sunscreen: bring more than you think you will need because it is much more expensive to buy extra once you get there

• Bug spray: especially for excursions or sitting outside in the evening

• Sunglasses and hats

Sunscreen for carry ons and for checked baggage, just in case!

All the Extras

• Small First Aid Kit

• Waterproof cases and bags

• Laundry detergent powder or pods

• Extra duffel bag: doubles as a beach bag or for bringing home any extra souvenirs!

• Bottle Opener

• External battery charger

Do you have any packing tips? Share them with us in the comments!