All Inclusive Packing List

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Planning an All -Inclusive Vacation?

All inclusive resort vacations include a lot of amenities, but you still need a good packing list to ensure you have everything you need for the perfect vacation. Did you know most airlines will allow you to have 2 checked pieces of luggage included when traveling internationally? That means room to pack the essentials plus a few extras to ensure you want for naught while on your vacation.

What to Pack

On your next vacation

Sandals Whitehouse boasts 2 miles of private beach.This list includes a wide selection of items pulled from various message boards, reviews, personal experience and travel web sites. You may not need everything on this list, but consulting it will ensure you won't forget a thing.

Enjoy your relaxing vacation.

Toiletries

A his and hers list

Packing tip: Store lotions and liquids in zip lock bags to keep anything that leaks under cabin pressure and rough baggage handling from ruining everything in your suitcase.
  • toothpaste & toothbrush
  • face wash, make up remover, face wipes
  • moisturizers for face, body and hands
  • shampoo, conditioner, body soap or wash. Note some all inclusive resorts will provide these toiletries
  • feminine hygiene products
  • good sunscreens
  • perfume or body spray
  • hair dryer (most rooms will have these, but they aren't that great), curling iron or straight iron
  • deodorant
  • razors
  • nail clippers
  • hair products (hair spray, gel, etc.)
  • hair brush, comb
  • tweezers

Suitcases

Good luggage is a worthwhile investment

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Travel Friendly Kits

airline compliant

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Clothing

Resort Casual or Evening

Many resorts allow beach cover ups for restaurants during the day but switch to an evening dress code for evening meals.
  • several swimsuits (you don't want to have to put on a still wet one when changing for activities throughout the day)
  • athletic wear (shorts, tank, sports bra, socks and good athletic shoes)
  • casual outfit (shorts, t-shirt/tank)
  • dressier clothes (collard shirt, slacks, skirt, dress) for evenings
  • lightweight dress (easy to throw on over a suit as a cover up, or can be worn on excursions)
  • A dressy pair of sandals or shoes for evening wear

Cheap Flip Flops

A beach essential

This is my husband's foot washing away the beach sand. He's wearing flip flops I found for just a few dollars. They were covered in beach crud by the end of our stay and we happily disposed of them.

Capelli New York Neon Pu Thong On Perforated Sock Ladies Fashion Flip Flop Yellow 6

Beach Bag

Select a flat or mesh bag that will lie flat in your suitcase

A beach bag lets you take all the essentials with you for the day. Bonus for finding one that will lie flat and take up zero room in your suitcase.

Blue Mesh Beach Tote - Family Size Whale Bag

  • baby wipes
  • magazines or books
  • beach cover ups
  • Extra Ziploc bags to keep sand out of things
  • water shoes
  • swimwear & cover-ups
  • snorkel gear
  • flip flops
  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • Bubba Keg for water or other beverages

Don't Forget to Pack This

Sunscreen is the #1 essential item to be packed for a sunny locale vacation. Keep a bottle stashed in your beach bag at all times.

I prefer the new spray-able kind for the quick and easy application.

Beach Bags

Haul all your essentials to the beach or poolside

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Medical

Better to be safe than sorry.

Stock a few essentials to keep you comfortable. You don't want even a light headache to ruin your fun.
  • anti-itch cream
  • band aids (small first aid kit)
  • Benadryl spray for bug bites/rashes
  • Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness)
  • Rolaids/Tums
  • Tylenol

Sandals Whitehouse

Find out more on our favorite all-inclusive resort in beautiful Jamaica

Entertainment

Games, reading material, music

Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6 Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology

  • batteries or charger for misc. electronics
  • iPod or other MP3 player
  • Romantic aids
  • Candles and a matchbook
  • Cards
  • My favorite, a kindle
  • Solid Bubble Baths like Sunny Side Bubble Bar from Lush - So much easier to pack!

Bubba Keg

The single most used item I packed

If your all-inclusive includes adult beverages, a Bubba Keg is a must! We took a set of these to the pool with us every single day and the bartenders filled them up with a smile. No questions asked.

Bubba Brands Bubba Keg 20 Oz Mini Mug Slate Gray

Amazon Price: $8.39 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

Bubba Kegs are insulated and have a travel lid. They'll keep your favorite frozen drinks frozen to the last drop. The lid makes it convenient to take them into the water without fear of splashing pool or ocean water into your drink. The 20 oz size keeps you from having to wait in line at the bar as often, but isn't so big that you end up sick of your drink before it is gone.

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  • Travelwyse Sep 21, 2011 @ 8:44 am | delete
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  • floresbrowns Jul 27, 2011 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    Hi Nibbled,

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  • Carterpants Apr 28, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    Spray sun tan lotion is pretty much the greatest invention ever.
  • tiff0315 Apr 6, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    When going on vacation I have to pack for the entire family and it's hard to remember everything to pack for everyone. A packing list for the kids would be a good lens to do as well! Thanks for the tips
  • TheTravelGal Mar 20, 2011 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    Yeah sure, don't forget to take a travel blanket, or in warmer months/climes a travel sack. I really like to sleep on my own linen :)
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Versitile Travel Pillow 

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No Tan Line Swimsuit 

Lifestyles Direct Tan through V neck Tank Leo

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Our V neck Lifestyles Direct Tan through swimwear features a mid scoop back and moderate leg. Lifestyles Direct Tan through swim suits are guaranteed to be tan through but not see through! This particular Lifestyles Direct suit will eliminate tan lines in the hottest European fashion.

A good lightweight bag to stash essentials 

Mesh Family Beach Tote - Black Whale Bag w Black Carabiner Hook by Saltwater Canvas

Amazon Price: $36.97 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

he Whale Bag is our best-selling family bag. Perfect for an easy day at the beach, vacation, for scuba and snorkeling, camping trips, coaching, a last minute picnic, storage, college laundry . . . and more. This fully waterproof mesh bag stands up by itself, & squashes for easy storage. It will stand upright in the car, and the doubled polypropylene straps go from top to bottom to hold any load. The Whale Bag holds up to 6 beach towels, with room for toys, sunscreen, or your juicy novel in all the pockets. The oval shape is about 15 inches across, and 15 inches tall. 8 puffed out pockets hold everything you need. The mesh lets you see it all. Organized at last! An inside snap hook holds keys or sunglasses safely. Machine-washable, or simply rinse the product in water to clean.