{"id":17142,"date":"2015-12-24T09:28:59","date_gmt":"2015-12-24T14:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=17142"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:26:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:26:37","slug":"what-to-pack-for-a-beach-resort-vacation-a-minimalist-guide-for-ladies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-a-beach-resort-vacation-a-minimalist-guide-for-ladies\/","title":{"rendered":"What to pack for a beach resort vacation: A minimalist guide for ladies"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019re going away (woohoo)! There\u2019s no need to stress about what to pack for a beach resort vacation, because the beauty is, you\u2019re travelling to an all-inclusive resort<\/a>. All the conveniences will be there for you and if you do forget something, chances are you\u2019ll be able to buy it or will realize you don\u2019t really need it anyway. As long as you have one swim suit and some clothes for dinner, you\u2019ll be okay \u2013 though that\u2019s not the ideal way to pack for your trip. We have some tips for how to pack for a beach vacation so you won\u2019t be forgetting anything important or lugging around way more than you need.<\/p>\n

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How to pack for a beach vacation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1.<\/strong> Start off with a small or medium size suitcase and see what fits<\/strong>. Since you\u2019re not going on a multi-week adventure, doing varied activities, or dressing\u00a0for the runway, you won\u2019t need too many options. Pack your shoes (filled with socks) and other heavier items at the wheels of the suitcase. Place\u00a0larger items in first before filling the holes, and store jewellery, chargers, and other small items in the pockets of your luggage.<\/p>\n

2. The rolling versus folding debate<\/strong>: I still fold my clothes for the most part, but rolling seems to be the new way to pack. Whatever your preference, there is a time and a place for each. Folding is preferred for structured clothing like blazers and trousers \u2013 and is more effective at keeping wrinkles away when you fold along the item\u2019s natural crease. Rolling is better to save space and stuff as much as you can in unstructured bags like a duffle or carry-on, and for light clothing like t-shirts, jeans, casual dresses, and sweaters. The latter items are probably what you’ll be packing most of, so rolling can be used to save space.<\/p>\n

3. Golden Rule: Bring\u00a0carry-on luggage<\/a> and load it\u00a0with travel essentials<\/strong> – a swim suit, flip flops, sunscreen, underwear, one a la carte dinner-appropriate outfit, and any important medications you may need \u2013 in case your luggage is lost<\/a> or delayed. These items will at least hold you over until you decide how to move forward. Which leads us to\u2026<\/p>\n

4. Cross pack your belongings with your travel companion<\/strong>, aka \u201cdon\u2019t put all your eggs in one basket.\u201d If you\u2019re bringing two pieces of luggage between you and your travel partner, put half of your items in one bag, and half in the other, to protect you against the impact of losing your luggage and all your belongings along with it.<\/p>\n

5. Print clearly or type your luggage tag<\/strong> with your home address and your home\/cell numbers as well as your hotel name, phone number, and the dates you are staying. You want to make it as easy as possible to locate your bag if your luggage goes missing.<\/p>\n

6. Put a unique identifier on your bag<\/strong> \u2013 some people tie a bright and unique scarf to the bag. The more unique, the better. This will avoid people grabbing your luggage by mistake. You may also want to consider colours other than black or other popular shades.<\/p>\n

What to pack for a beach resort vacation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since you will be hitting the beach most of the time, you probably don\u2019t need a large suitcase. You really only need a couple of outfits and some toiletries. Here\u2019s our minimalist guide for how to pack for a beach vacation.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 2-3 swimsuits and 2-3 cover-ups<\/strong>: The bottom line is, you will be living in these. The less swim suits, the less conflicting the tan lines. But it\u2019s also fun to switch it up once and a while and showoff your different styles, especially since you’ll be around the same people all week. The good thing is, you can wash them and have them dry in a couple of hours. Happy medium: 2 or 3. The same goes with cover ups. A couple of light dresses, comfy rompers, or sheer wraps will do.<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 pair of comfortable flip flops<\/strong> you don\u2019t mind getting wet for hanging out by the beach or pool<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 pair of dressier sandals<\/strong> for a la carte restaurants and enjoying the on-site disco at night<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 pair of walking\/running shoes<\/strong>: These are important if you plan on taking an excursion or venturing off the resort to discover the city (we recommend you do both!). You can wear these on the plane since they are the heaviest and will keep you warm from that cold airplane air.<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 backpack<\/strong>: This is also important for excursions. You may be able to use your carry-on as your backpack if it\u2019s not too big.<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 hat and 1 pair of sunglasses <\/strong>to protect yourself from the sun and look cool while you do!<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 tote bag<\/strong>: Choose a waterproof beach bag with a zipper and compartments, so you can store your belongings like iPod and sunglasses safely and without sand!<\/p>\n

\u2022 5-6 dresses<\/strong>: I live in dresses because they\u2019re airy and are suitable for day or night. They\u2019re perfect for beach days, going to dinner, or hitting the town.<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 light sweater for cooler evenings<\/strong>: Nights in the Caribbean can get a little breezy. This sweater can also double as your sweater for the flight.<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 shorts and 3 tops<\/strong>: If dresses aren\u2019t your thing, you may want to add more here. A pair of comfortable shorts and t-shirt are important if you\u2019ll be active on an excursion. If you\u2019d like, you may add a skirt or pair of pants for the evenings.<\/p>\n

Leave heavy makeup, jewellery, and valuable items at home. You can bring a statement piece of costume jewellery to add colour and accessorize your outfit, like a chunky necklace or coloured watch (which is practical too!). And if you absolutely can\u2019t do without, one pair of wedges is acceptable. So too is a straightener or curling iron – but only one! You won’t be using it much (a beach vacation calls for au natural beach waves!)<\/p>\n

Other items to\u00a0bring with you<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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