💡 Tip: For beach destinations, buy full-size sunscreen and body wash locally — it's cheaper and saves carry-on liquid space. Pack travel-size for the flight, restock on arrival.
👙 Clothing & Swimwear
- Swimsuit × 2 (one dries while you wear the other)
- Beach cover-up or sarong
- Light t-shirts × 4–5
- Shorts × 2–3
- 1 nicer outfit for evening dinner
- Lightweight dress or linen shirt
- Underwear × 6–7
- Socks × 3–4 (minimal at the beach)
- Light cardigan or hoodie (for AC / evening)
- Pajamas or light sleepwear
👟 Shoes
- Flip-flops or sandals (primary beach shoe)
- Comfortable walking shoes / sneakers
- Water shoes (optional, for rocky beaches / snorkeling)
☀️ Sun & Beach Gear
- Sunscreen SPF 30+ (face and body)
- After-sun lotion / aloe vera
- Sunglasses (UV protection)
- Wide-brim hat or cap
- Beach bag or tote
- Beach towel (or check if resort provides one)
- Waterproof phone case or dry bag
- Insect repellent (tropical destinations)
- Reef-safe sunscreen (if visiting coral reef areas)
🧴 Toiletries
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Shampoo + conditioner (travel size or buy local)
- Body wash / soap
- Deodorant
- Razor
- Lip balm with SPF
- Moisturizer
- Feminine hygiene products if needed
- Hair ties / brush
- TSA quart bag for liquids
💊 Health & Safety
- Prescription medications (enough for trip + extra)
- Pain relievers (ibuprofen / paracetamol)
- Antihistamine (allergies or insect bites)
- Antidiarrheal medication
- Motion sickness pills if needed
- Bandages + antiseptic wipes
- Hand sanitizer
📱 Tech & Electronics
- Phone + charger
- Power bank / portable charger
- Universal travel adapter (international)
- Earphones / headphones
- Camera + memory card (optional)
- E-reader or book
📄 Documents & Money
- Passport / ID
- Flight confirmation + boarding passes
- Hotel / accommodation details
- Travel insurance documents
- Credit / debit cards
- Local currency cash
- Emergency contact list
🎒 Bags & Organization
- Main carry-on or checked bag
- Day bag / beach bag
- Packing cubes (optional)
- Laundry bag for wet swimwear
- Reusable shopping bag
✅ What to leave behind: Heavy jeans, multiple pairs of shoes, full-size toiletries. At the beach, you'll live in your swimsuit and sandals. Pack lighter than you think you need.