Honeymoon Packing Essentials Guide

Honeymoon Packing Essentials Guide

by Kimberly Jacoby, Romantics Travel

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It's easy to forget the small stuff when you're focused on the big trip. A few things left behind won't ruin your honeymoon, but they can turn an easy week into one with more errands than you planned on. Here's what we tell every couple before they leave.

Click here for our free honeymoon packing checklist

Top Honeymoon Necessities:

• Sun Protection – Sunscreen at resort gift shops can run $30 or more for a small tube. Bring your own. If you're headed to a Karisma resort in Mexico, sunscreen is included poolside, but don't count on that everywhere.

• Pack aloe gel too. A sunburn on day two changes the whole trip. Look for pure aloe over the heavily fragranced versions if either of you has sensitive skin.

• Bug Spray - If your honeymoon involves a beach, it involves bugs. Bring repellent so it's not something you're hunting down on day one.

• Personal care basics - Toothbrush, floss, deodorant, and your own hair products. Resort toiletries are fine in a pinch, but if you have a product you rely on, or a scalp that reacts to fragrance, bring it from home. 

• A small sewing kit is worth the two ounces of luggage space. Buttons don't wait for convenient moments to pop off.

• A day bag - Skip the oversized purse. A small crossbody or sling bag is enough for your phone, room key, and some cash, and it's a lot easier to manage by the pool or on an excursion.

• Something you feel good in - Whatever that means for you two, pack it. This is your trip, not a performance for anyone else.

• Electronics - Phone or camera, chargers, and a portable battery if you'll be out for full days. Nothing kills the mood like a dead phone during dinner on the beach.

• Sleep gear - A travel pillow and a sleep mask make a real difference on travel days and any night where the room isn't fully dark. Small items, big payoff.

• Swimwear, plus a wet bag - Bring your favorite suit, and pack a waterproof bag for the ride home. Nobody wants a wet swimsuit soaking through the rest of the suitcase.

• Cash for tipping - Bring small bills, mostly ones and fives, for the week. Call your bank ahead of time to flag the trip so your card isn't frozen for unusual activity.

 

Want a full checklist you can actually check off? Grab our free packing guide, or reach out and we'll walk you through exactly what your specific resort provides so you're not over-packing for things that are already there.

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