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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 11:38:48 GMT -5
I'm going to Mexico for a week and I'm only taking a carry on. I have 3 bathing suits and underwear and sandals packed. What else would you take?
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Post by moneymaven on Feb 27, 2016 11:39:57 GMT -5
Depending on where you stay, make sure you have appropriate attire for dinner. Many resorts have rules on this, especially for men, such as pants and closed toe shoes.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 11:44:03 GMT -5
I have 2 dresses that fold up to nothing but work for fine dining. I'll have to get some flats to go with them just in case.
ETA - Actually one is fit for fine dining. The other is much more casual. More of a beach cover up.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Feb 27, 2016 11:44:04 GMT -5
Do you need outlet converters? I always get confused on that. Definitely check the dress codes.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Feb 27, 2016 11:51:32 GMT -5
Do you need outlet converters? I always get confused on that. Definitely check the dress codes. No, regular plugs I went to the Dominican last year and the advice was you might need them even in resorts even. We didn't. My fiancee's parents are going to Italy this fall so they'll get the adapters we bought. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 11:58:41 GMT -5
I'm going to Mexico for a week and I'm only taking a carry on. I have 3 bathing suits and underwear and sandals packed. What else would you take? Its a vacation, live a little, lose the underwear  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 12:04:27 GMT -5
I'm going to Mexico for a week and I'm only taking a carry on. I have 3 bathing suits and underwear and sandals packed. What else would you take? Its a vacation, live a little, lose the underwear You always crack me up  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 12:05:25 GMT -5
Just to be clear, I don't plan to wear the underwear with the bathing suits! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 12:06:57 GMT -5
Okay, I've decided to add a light pair of dress pants and a couple of sleeveless tops. I'll have the jeans I wear to get there for pants for zip lining or horseback riding or anything like that.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Feb 27, 2016 12:07:42 GMT -5
Oh another thing if you plan on doing outside excursions you might need a beach towel for that. Some resorts frown on taking theirs.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Feb 27, 2016 12:10:58 GMT -5
No electrical converters.
I have yet to go to Mexico with anything other than a carry on. I take 3 swimsuits, a cover up, flip flops and beach towel. Even though the resort has them, if you leave the resort you are on your own. The towel is also good for wrapping up your booze you buy.
I normally wear my lightest jeans, t shirt and sneakers on the flight, and wear the same in return. Rest of clothes include 2 dresses, 2 shorts, 4 t shirts and a pair if sandals that I can walk in that go with the dresses and shorts. If the resort has a gym, I'll take a set of workout clothes to try to work off the booze guilt.
Sunscreen in excess, my own insulated cup for drinks at the pool, sunglasses and my Kindle Paperwhite, well loaded. Last time, I ran out of paperbacks. The resort had a book exchange, but most paperbacks in the exchange were German or Dutch.
Check the resort to see if they supply hair dryers, normally, they do.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 27, 2016 12:13:14 GMT -5
Have a wonderful time.
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Post by Jaguar on Feb 27, 2016 12:17:11 GMT -5
When are you leaving ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 12:18:19 GMT -5
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Post by Jaguar on Feb 27, 2016 12:20:33 GMT -5
Have a nice trip, my niece is there right now and the pictures are gorgeous.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 12:22:02 GMT -5
Thx  |
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Post by Apple on Feb 27, 2016 13:50:40 GMT -5
I would also pack: a light weight pair of capris, I loved the capris so much on my vacation that I bought a second pair when I was in Germany. " skimmies" or " undersummers" for under the dresses/skirts to prevent chafing (maybe with a little vaseline, corn starch or baby powder, just in case--if chafing does happen, it's painful!) A scarf or light weight cardigan (but, I get really cold easy) A piece of twine/thin rope to use as clothesline for over the shower/bath (hopefully your room would have something suitable for hanging wet swim suits, but I always bring twin or rope anyway, takes up no room. It came in really handy when I was using a public unisex toilet where the door wouldn't stay shut. I was able to tie the door handle to the faucet so it wouldn't swing wide open...) An extra SD card if you plan to take a lot of photos (even if you are using your phone for photos, you want to know you have the storage space if you need it). Do you have packing cubes? I thought they'd be a waste, but I ended up loving the way I could organize my carry-on with them, and made it so easy to find stuff! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 13:52:54 GMT -5
What is a packing cube?
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Post by Apple on Feb 27, 2016 13:55:28 GMT -5
Oh, and because we randomly shop at little markets for lunch, dinner, or just because, I pack a couple sporks as well. I like these (Light My Fire brand):  |
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Post by Apple on Feb 27, 2016 13:58:16 GMT -5
Little mesh or fabric "boxes" that lay flat when empty. They are sold all over the place, but generally look like this:  (or non-see-through if you do fabric) They help keep things from floating around in the carry on, make it easy to find stuff, and give a little structure to your bag if it's not hard-sided luggage. After my five weeks in Europe with just the carry on, I'm a convert! |
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Post by Happy prose on Feb 27, 2016 14:30:56 GMT -5
I always bring my own sunscreen, because it's crazy expensive at resorts. I bring a reusable water bottle too wherever I go.
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Post by weltschmerz on Feb 27, 2016 14:55:27 GMT -5
Given the current political atmosphere, you'll need one of these.
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Post by swamp on Feb 27, 2016 15:10:39 GMT -5
2 skirts, 3 shirts.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 27, 2016 15:11:59 GMT -5
I second a lightweight, neutral, cardigan.
Some walking shoes if you might do some longer walks or hiking to see flora and fauna.
A foldable sun hat.
Immodium. (It IS Mexico.)
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Post by debthaven on Feb 27, 2016 15:22:23 GMT -5
I agree with the walking shoes and the cardigan. You can always wear them on the plane. (I always wear my heaviest shoes and a sweater because I get cold on planes.)
You can get lightweight walking shoes, if you don't have any. I have low-top Merrells.
I also like to wear skirts in summer. Cooler than pants, and your tops will go with a skirt as well as with pants or shorts.
Have fun!
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Post by Tennesseer on Feb 27, 2016 17:12:44 GMT -5
Just to be clear, I don't plan to wear the underwear with the bathing suits! From the movie Reno 911:  |
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Post by cronewitch on Feb 28, 2016 2:46:58 GMT -5
I didn't take much but did take empty luggage to bring home my stuff. I took a black skirt and jeans, but they sold t-shirts and cute tops down there and all kinds of stuff so I brought back a lot more than I took.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 15:24:43 GMT -5
I should leave some space in my suitcase for a tshirt or two.
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