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Sunny days ahead!

  • Need to refresh your sun block? Try the Sun Bum Travel Sun Care Pack (Amazon). Comes with 30 SPF sun block, after sun care, a lip balm with SPF and a pouch so you're not digging through your beach bag looking for coverage.

  • Avoid a painful sunburn and the aloe vera after care with this Sun Protection Hoodie Shirt for Men. Also available for women here (Amazon).

  • Looking to stay out of the sun this trip? Try the Cuby UV Sun Umbrella (Amazon). It's compact and small enough to toss in your beach bag. Use it when you can't avoid long, shadeless stretches in the sun.

  • Hats! Many options now. For men try this Super Wide Brim Bucket Hat and this Zip-Off Wide Brim Hat for women (Amazon) that will work with ponytails or updos.  Or try this Straw Visor Hat and channel your inner Grace Kelly. 
Health and Beauty

  • Sometimes you have neighbors that leave their TV on too loud or just can't regulate their voices after a certain time of night. Prevent all the irritation of interrupted sleep with Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Ear Plugs (Amazon). Toss a couple of these in your bag just in case.

  • Avoid sand fleas and mosquitos off and on the beach with Repel 100 Insect Repellent (Amazon). This stuff is pretty strong. If you're looking for something a little more natural, try the Off! Insect Repellent Plant Based Bug Spray instead (Amazon).

  • If your hair gets super tangled like mine make sure you pick up the Mizani Miracle Milk Leave In (Amazon). Hair detangles with minimal effort. Make sure you have this in your bag at the pool/beach.

  • I've been using the Kitsch Microfiber Towel Scrunchies on my wet hair and they absorb so much water (Amazon). They won't pull or damage hair either. 
Clothing and Accessories

  • Spending a day by the water? I really like the Cupshe brand. They've got a huge assortment of coverups like this Long Elegant Coverup or this Short Casual Beach Dress or a simple Sarong Coverup option (Amazon).

  • Ladies, for dinners cool and comfortable resort wear like this Linen Jumpsuit work best (Amazon). You can pair with a Woven Clutch for a fun tropical vibe (Amazon).

  • If you're looking for something easy to change into after an excursion, check out this Tie Strap Sleeveless Romper by Cupshe (Amazon).

  • Chances are you'll be doing some fun off-resort activities. Make sure you leave your nice sunglasses at home, especially if they're prescription. Consider bringing an older pair you don't mind scratching or losing or pick up these Cat Eye Sunglasses that are polarized (Amazon).

  • Make sure you have a beach bag. You'll want something to carry your beach towels and other miscellaneous items, especially if you decide to go to lunch after swimming. How fun is this Hello Beaches bag?

  • I like to bring a mini bag for accessories, so sunblock isn't spilling inside my bag. Check out this cute Varsity Letter Toiletry Bag (Amazon).

  • Update your flip flops. Havaianas are extremely durable and available for both Women and Men in a bunch of different styles and colors (Amazon). They'll last forever!

  • Love this swimsuit by Blooming Jelly (Amazon). There are a ton of different colors and patterns to choose from and the v-neck is very flattering.

  • A century ago, hat boxes were a part of traveling. Now-a-days you either have to pack a small hat like a baseball cap or something that rolls up. If you have huge straw hats like me that can't be packed in luggage consider the Rainify Hat Clip. It clips your hat to your backpack or carry on so you're hands free.  
Gadgets and Other Gear

  • Don't get stuck in your hotel room charging your phone. Make sure you bring a power bank like this INIU Portable Charger (Amazon) so you can seize the day.

  • Want to take a selfie, but you're by the water?  Or perhaps IN the water? Use one of these Floating Waterproof Phone Pouches (Amazon) to avoid any phone mishaps.

  • If you've booked an excursion on a catamaran or speed boat, I highly recommend this Marchway Floating Waterproof Dry Bag (Amazon). They come in a variety of sizes. The top rolls and clips closed and will keep your items dry when on a smaller watercraft.

  • Prevent the wind for whipping your towel around and use these Danmu Beach Towel Clips (Amazon) to secure your towel.

  • Sometimes there's iron shore or rocky sand. Avoid stubbing and scratching your feet by buying a pair of these unisex Barerun Water Shoes. Your feet will thank you. These are also useful will grip the floor if you're going to be on a catamaran or speed boat.

  • Not a fan of using snorkeling sets provided by a tour company? Yeah, me neither. Bring your own Snorkeling Gear by Kwambiri (for two adults) and never wonder if the equipment has been properly disinfected (Amazon).

  • If you're snorkeling, make sure you pick up a bottle of Spit by Jaws (Amazon). It's a defogging liquid that clings to a snorkeling mask and reduces blurriness. Otherwise, you'll be cleaning off your mask every couple of minutes and that's no fun.

  • Optional, but some people pack pool noodles or blow up pool floats to help them float while snorkeling. This Inflatable Snorkel Vest is a great alternative (Amazon). Just make sure you pick a color other than blue/black so you can be easily spotted.  
Packing Lists and More

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