Packing Tips For Your Next All-Inclusive Getaway

What Should You Pack For Your Next All-Inclusive Break?

Travel plans can happen anytime, especially in light of the current situation. Some people are waiting to travel, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare yourself and get your packing list in tip-top condition. All-inclusive has always been a top choice for a lot of travellers, it may become even more popular if people are trying to minimise the number of places they visit when on holiday. With great accommodation, food and drink options, and some activities and entertainment included in this kind of package it’s not hard to see why so many people choose to taker this type of holiday.

Once you’ve planned, booked, and researched your holiday, it’s important for you to start thinking about what you are going to need to take with you on your getaway. Below is a list of some packing tips for your next all-inclusive getaway and items you might want to think about to get you started.

Travel Documents

You may be surprised to see this at the top of the list, but as a rule of thumb, you should always think about your documents first and well in advance of your travel dates. Clothes and other essentials can always be replaced or bought last minute if you need to but your documents aren’t as easy to do this with.

If you want your trip to run smoothly you need to ensure you have all the relevant paperwork. Travel wallets are a brilliant way to keep all this in place, and if you start to place your documents here weeks prior to your trip, you will be able to easily identify if anything is missing.

Whether you are planning a trip for a few weeks, a few days or maybe even a few months, you will be expected to be able to produce the relevant documents throughout your trip so having it organised is the key to it being stress-free. You can either have your document in digital form or printed and stored in a travel wallet. It’s best to make sure you have your paperwork organised a few weeks ahead of travelling, it will allow you to source missing documents, check-in online or at the airport easily and highlight any issues in advance.

Some of the paperwork you need to make sure you have included are:

Your Passport And A Copy

You don’t need to be reminded to bring your passport along, however, you do need to make sure that it is in date and in good condition. Some destinations have specific requirements when it comes to the length of time you have left on your passport so make sure you check this. It’s also a good idea to take a copy of each person’s passport with you and keep in in a separate place to your actual passport.  In the event that your passport is lost or stolen you will have the copy to pesent at an embassy to get it replaced.

Travel Insurance

This is one of the top priorities for your holiday.  Travel insurance should be booked or arranged as soon as you book your holiday. If you don’t and try to add it later, your coverage may be diminished and pre-existing medical conditions may not be covered. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, you need to ensure that you have a policy that covers this area too. Travel insurance not only covers you for cancellation but it covers you for medical costs, accommodation cancellations, activities, theft, etc.

Confirmation Of Your Bookings

You can either print a copy of your booking confirmations and flight tickets or you can now use a digital format. In fact, a lot of airlines now encourage you to use the digital form and check-in before you get to the airport.

Emergency Contact List

Always take a list of emergency contacts with you regardless of if you are travelling with a group of people or not. You never know if your phone will get stolen, you get separated from the group you are with, or you are taken for emergency treatment.

Travel Visa’s

Each country has its own rules and regulations for visa requirements for entry to their country. Make sure you research if you need one and how to apply if you do.  Many countries now allow you to apply for a Visa online.

Packing Your Case

Some people love packing, others absolutely despise it. The best thing you can do when it comes to packing, especially if you hate it, is to do it well in advance and in sections. It can make things a lot easier to look at packing in groupings, especially if you are packing for a family. At the end of the day, packing isn’t something that can be avoided, but the stress of it can.

Some of the grouping you need to look at include:

Cover-Ups

These include anything from t-shirts and beach dresses, through to sunglasses and hats. You need to ensure you have adequate coverage from the sun, especially if you’re not used to heat and stronger rays. Sunglasses are one of the most important items you can take as they help to protect your eyes from strong UV rays, visit website for some ideas.

Swimwear

The majority of holiday destination has swimming facilities, even if you aren’t staying in a sunny destination. There will usually be a swimming pool on-site, this makes swimwear an essential piece to pack in your suitcase. If you’re going away for more than one day, you will probably like to take more than one piece of swimwear, however, try not to go overboard as you can always wash and rinse them in your hotel sink and dry them on your balcony. When choosing your swimwear think about the level of activity you are going to be doing, are you just chilling by the pool or are you planning on doing water sports? A bikini may not be ideal for going on rapids, water slides, or in kayaks.

Clothes And Shoes

The clothes and shoes that you need to take are going to highly depend on your destination. Think about how many days you will be there, if you need smart attire for restaurants, and if you are going to need water footwear or coats. If you’re planning on doing activities when you are away or walking a lot, then don’t forget to pack a pair of trainers.

Are you planning a trip away? What are you planning to pack for your all-inclusive break?  Please share some of them in the comments below.