Beach Vacation Packing Tips for Women
Sat, September 13, 2008 at 01:08PM ;)
Sometime ago, I've posted an article on Travel Destination Wishlist, and this time, still under category of "Travel", I'd like to feature some tips on what to pack for a beach vacation. But no offense, boys, these tips are exclusively for the ladies as I can't say too much on the boys' side.
This article is also featured in helium.com.
Now ladies, please confirm if this is correct. When you go for a beach vacation, there are certain things you want to make sure:
- you would be comfortable in all the activities that you are going to do.
- you still look good in daytime and night time, regardless the frying hot temperature, and not to mention the high humidity!
- you can rely on your own stuff when it comes to light sickness, i.e.. stomach upset, cold, insect bites.
Am I right?
So here are the things that I always run to and put in my luggage whenever I have a beach vacation. And trust me, this list ALWAYS works.
MUST-HAVES:
1. Swimsuit: can be bikini, or one-piece.
2. Something to put over after swimming. I usually bring big beaded shirt, tank tops with shorts or mini jeans, and a sarong.
3. Sunblock 30+ SPF. I usually bring SPF 50. Don't let the sunburn mess up your vacation. After-sun cream or gel is also important.
4. Tampons. Just in case.
6. Sunglasses.
7. 2 pairs of flip-flops: the rubber ones for in the beach, the pretty ones for the night-outs.
8. A shaving gear or razor to make sure you are hair-free. Good to have waxing prior to the holiday.
9. Travel manicure kit. Make sure you have pedicure before you go, the kit that you bring is for "emergency" case only.
10. Summer clothes.
11. Light jacket and long pants/jeans, just in case.
12. Summer dress for the night-outs.
13. Toiletries and light cosmetics. Do not forget deodorant & anti-perspirants.
14. Medicines: Norit, Modicum, Paracetamol, Medication Cream for insect bites, medicine for cold & flu, Enchilada for allergies, Betadine and Band-Aids.
15. Book(s).
16. Sleeping gear and under-wears.
16. Passports and all travel documents. Some places require you to bring vaccination records. Also, beware of the visa requirement, make sure you have confirmed all the paperwork required prior to departure.
NICE-TO-HAVES:
1. Sun protection for hair.
2. Lip and cheek stain. Because you still want to look pretty after the water. Usually these products are waterproof.
3. Snorkel and goggle, in case you are going for snorkeling and if you actually have these gears yourself.
4. Bronzer. To give you that glow... for dinners and night-outs.
5. Sun hat.
6. Travel-sized umbrella.
NOT (TOO) NECESSARY:
1. Heavy make-up and foundation.
2. Hair dryer. Either you won't need it, the air will be too humid, or the hotels have provided it.
Whether you are on a backpacking or on a vacation-with-style, I think these are some essentials that any woman need to bring in their luggage. Have a nice vacation, ladies!
Reader Comments (14)
Except medicine, light jacket, nice to have and not necessary, the rest are the same.
Envy you ... ; wondering when will I go to Bali again, stuck with the office stuff :-(
haha, iya mas, kolor bawa satu dua juga cukup lah ya, kan gak ada yg tau ini... kekekeke.
@tere616:
nooo tere, i'm not going anywhere yet, it's just a list, kok. :D ahh, i miss bali too.
hi sweetie... kapan yaaa, pulang bisa makan enak dan nonton cinema, hihihihi... :) we'll keep in touch ya.
btw, takut majang fotonya katina, takut byk yg naksir. hehe
yang gue nggak pernah kepikiran itu tampon, nad.
have a nice fasting month ya nad. maap lair batin. ntar libur lebaran ke pantai lag deh ini pastiiii (sok teu banget guenya, ahahahahha).
hahaha, tau aja lo. Tapi ini masih harap2 cemas karena belum dapet hotel, tapi kalo sampe kejadian (amien amien...) ntar gw lgsg post ya foto2nya.
Iya Fit, khatam abis, makanya lo gak liat nih, khatam juga gosongnya, hehe.. ya udahlah pasrah aja... biar item yg penting seneng2 iya gak. Kalau emang memang udah jalannya ntar balik lagi kok ya warna nya. hahahahaha... apa seehhh...
memang betul, jadi perempuan itu ribet2 menyenangkan halah apa sih.
lhah itu sy aja pasang poto princess leopard, masa poto katrina gak dipasang! :)
Also, to the beach, remember to bring staff to carry them things, too.
ah ya, of course... bring the tas! :D
which tree?
@niftira:
gak papa jeung meleleh ntar dikasih AC beku lagi kook... hekekek... Have fun ya say liburannya.. Foto2!!
@nila tanzil:
huakakakakak.. itulah darrlll, bedanya rambut pendek sama rambut panjang. Kalo guwee, pergi2 pantai bisa dibuntut kuda atau dikepang dua, simpel toh! Difoto jg masih lumayan kok, gak ada bedanya kalo diurai sama2 lumayan ngeselin pose2nya, hahahaha.
aahh, you mean the baobab?! haha, thank you. Yes, baobab is a good looking tree. Thanks for spotting it, treespotter ;)