By planning an all-inclusive Caribbean vacation, you are saying yes to savouring a specially prepared slice of the Caribbean. All-inclusive resorts have everything that you will need for your stay. Your meals, activities, room service and so much more are included in your accommodation package. However, there are a few items that you can add to your travel checklist which will make your stay in the Caribbean ever more comfortable. Although you are on vacation, and looking to relax, consider packing the following technology, beauty and skin, lifestyle and clothing items.
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When travelling to the Caribbean, there are a few technology items that you should not leave home without. At the top of the list are a tablet, earphones, waterproof Bluetooth speaker, travel adapter and a power bank.
Tablet: Apple 10.2-inch iPad
The Apple 10.2-inch iPad is perfect for travel because it’s slim, lightweight and takes great photos and videos. On you trip, the iPad is not doing work duties. Instead, it’s capturing memories and making sure that you keep them for a lifetime.
Earphones: Apple AirPods Pro
If you are the type of person who wants to get on a place and fall asleep until you’re in your destination, then you need a pair of Apple AirPods. One of the attractive benefits of these earbuds is their noise cancelling feature, so that you can sleep in peace.
Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker: JBL Clip 4
Sometimes lazing by the pool is all that’s needed on an all-inclusive vacation in the Caribbean. Connect the very durable JBL Clip 4 to your phone, put on your favourite playlist and order some room service. That’s one way that you can relax.
Travel Adapter: SublimeWare Travel Adapter
The worst thing that could happen on vacation is not having a charger for your phone, camera, and gadgets. The SublimeWare Travel Adapter is a multi-port plug that will allow your devices to be charged anywhere in the Caribbean without any worries.
Power Bank: Miady USB Portable Charger
It makes sense to always keep several power banks in your bag. You never know when you might be taking videos and photos of stunning Caribbean scenery and your battery goes dead. The Miady USB Portable Charger will give you the juice that you need to keep on snapping.
Beauty and Skin
Just because you’re going on vacation, does not mean you should forget about your skin. Tropical climates are prone to sun, heat, and insects, and you should take steps to minimise their impacts. Check out the below recommendations for sunscreen, insect repellent, lip balm, sunscreen lotion and a face mist.
Sunscreen: Banana Boat Sunscreen Spray
When it comes to sunscreen, your skin deserves nothing less than SPF 30. Banana Boat is a classic favourite for skin protection and its sunscreen spray does the job. It protects the skin from the vibrant Caribbean sun, and it is water resistant for up to 80 minutes.
Insect Repellent: Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Natural Insect Spray
Many visitors love the lush tropical vegetation in the Caribbean. Unfortunately, insects like mosquitoes and sand flies love it too. The Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Natural Insect Spray can repel mosquitoes and other insects for up six hours.
Lip Balm: Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
When you are packing for an all-inclusive Caribbean vacation, don’t leave home without your lip balm. Cracked lips can be painful, so you need to remedy them with Burt’s Bees lip balm. Their balms hydrate your lips using natural ingredients.
Sunscreen Lotion: Eucerin Daily Hydration Body Cream with SPF 30
Even though you are going on vacation, your skin still needs some attention. Before you lie on that beach chair or pool side cabana, slather your skin in Eucerin’s Daily Hydration Body Cream. This double duty lotion moisturises and protects your skin from the sun.
Face Mist: Mario Badescu Facial Spray
The beauty gurus have been telling us about the benefits of aloe vera and rose water for years. Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray, which contains these core ingredients. It is a hydrating mist for the face, neck and skin that keeps the skin cool and hydrated in harsh heat.
Lifestyle
The worst thing that can happen when you’re on vacation is wishing that you had packed an item. The items on this list are often overlooked when people go on vacation. But this is a gentle reminder to pack a water bottle, re-suable straws, hand sanitizer, a travel umbrella, and a beach bag.
Water Bottle: Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle
Although your all-inclusive resort will provide water, you should take your water bottle with you. It will come in handy if you are going on a destination tour or taking a jog around the resort. An excellent option is the 14 oz. Iron Flash Sports Water Bottle.
Re-Usable Straws: StrawExpert Reusable Metal Straws
Most Caribbean destinations have switched to more environmentally friendly cutlery and flatware and straws. To protect critically endangered species in the Caribbean and avoid eating paper, you can use StrawExpert’s Reusable Metal Straws for your beverages.
Sanitizer: Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, 2 Fluid Ounce Bottles
These days, you cannot leave home without your hand sanitizer. For travelling purposes, you should pack a few 2-ounce bottles of Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer. Remember, if you are putting these in your carry-on luggage, you have to follow airport security’s guidelines.
Umbrella: Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella
This is something that we don’t often talk about, but sometimes it rains in the Caribbean. It is wise to always keep an umbrella in your bag because you never know when a bout of liquid sunshine will hit you. A good addition to your travel bag for unexpected showers is the Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella.
Beach Bag: Ledaou Beach Bag
When choosing a beach bag, you should look for one that can hold everything that you will need for a beach day. Large beach bags can serve double duty and be used as a personal item when travelling. The Ledaou Beach Bag is a large beach bag that is waterproof, sand proof and has lots of pockets for all of your belongings.
Clothing
If you are planning an all-inclusive Caribbean vacation or any type of island getaway, you will need clothing. Don’t limit your vacation wardrobe to Bermuda shorts and flip flops. Instead, add beach wear, active wear, evening wear, footwear, hats, and sunglasses to your suitcase.
Beach Wear: Billabong
When buying beach wear, you should look for quality products that can withstand the rigours of saltwater and sand. Billabong is a surf-inspired brand with a slew of beach products for men and women. Their line includes swimsuits, surf shorts, flip flops and rash guards.
Active Wear: The Gym People
You’re going to the Caribbean for a vacation, but you are determined to keep up with your fitness regime. The Gym People is a line of active wear that caters to men and women. The product line includes leggings, shorts, sports bras, pants, hoodies, and shirts.
Evening Wear
There is nothing wrong with packing at least one elegantly casual outfit. This is for just in case you decide to go to dinner at a fancy restaurant. For those types of occasions, we would recommend an elegant dress for her and a nice shirt and slacks for him.
Footwear: Nike
Whatever you do, pack a pair of sneakers, a pair of sandals and a pair of fancy shoes to go with your evening wear. If you plan on spending most of your time at the beach, then you can consider a pair of snazzy beach shoes. The good news is that Nike carries options in most footwear categories.
Hats: GearTop
The Caribbean is hot, and you have to protect your head. A large wide brim sun hat will give you the protection that you need. Gear Top has hats for men, women, and children in a variety of materials. Some of the hats are made from straw, polyester and cotton.
Sunglasses: Rayban
Sunglasses may look cool, but they are valuable to keeping your eyes safe in the Caribbean. Ideally, when buying sunglasses, you should choose a polarised pair, which will prevent eye strain and protect your eyes from extremely bright light. Rayban has a reputation for producing quality sunglasses that last a long time.
Miscellaneous
There are always a few items that you never think that you will need on your trip until you have them. Use this as your reminder to pack swim goggles, an inflatable pillow, towel clips and a personal fan.
Swim Goggles: Speedo Biofuse Polarised Goggles
Just keep swimming in the Caribbean. The right pair of swim goggles will enable you to get the most out of your swim. If you are on the fence about what type of goggles to buy, we suggest you choose a polarised pair of Speedo Biofuse Polarised Goggles.
Inflatable Pillow: Aeros Ultralight Pillow
A good inflatable pillow will not let you down. If you can find a sturdy pillow like the Aeros Ultralight Pillow, then you are set. Do not worry about this pillow taking up space in your bag. If you choose to pack it away when travelling, it can be easily deflated when not in use.
Towel Clips
Yes, towel clips for beach chairs. You will never truly understand the value of towel clips until you are at the beach, lounging on a beach chair and endured a battle with the wind. Beach clips are so versatile, they can be used to hang other heavy items like blankets and wet beach clothes.
Personal Fan: JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan
The average temperature in the Caribbean hovers around 30 degrees (Celsius) throughout the year. A JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan will keep you cool especially when you are walking around sightseeing. It will also be handy when you are in spaces that have poor ventilation or do not have air conditioning.
