Honeymoon Packing List for Tropical Destinations

Already started planning your honeymoon, even though your wedding is still a year+ away? We don’t blame you! Planning your honeymoon is almost as exciting as planning your wedding, but the packing part can seem daunting. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a honeymoon packing list to make the packing process quick and easy! Just be sure to modify by how long you’ll be gone, and what activities you have planned. 

Essentials

• Passport
• ID 
• Credit Card(s)
• Destination currency
• Plane tickets/receipt/confirmation
• Hotel reservation receipt/confirmation
• Power outlet adapter 

Clothing – Bride

• Shorts for daytime
• Tank tops/short sleeve shirts for daytime
• A couple of dressy blouses you can wear for dinner
• Jeans you can dress up for dinner 
• Casual dresses
• One or two nice dresses for nighttime dinners 
• Cute pajamas 
• Loungewear – for relaxing in the hotel room; you deserve a day of nothing after all that wedding planning! 
• Regular bra(s)
• Strapless bra(s)
• Underwear
• Lots of lingerie!! 

Clothing – Groom

• Shorts for daytime
• Short sleeve shirts for daytime
• Hat
• Nice button-down shirts you can wear for dinner
• Jeans you can dress up for dinner and/or dress pants
• Belt
• Pajamas 
• Loungewear
• Underwear/Boxers

Footwear – Bride

• Sandals – a couple of casual, comfortable pairs for daytime
• Flats – if you’re not a heels girl and need something other than sandals for nice dinners
• Heels – wedges for a more casual look and/or a dressy pair for a nice dinner 
• Inexpensive flip flops to wear to the beach or pool
• Tennis shoes- for any excursions, hiking, exercise, etc. 
• Socks

Footwear – Groom

• Sandals for daytime – or whatever you typically wear for casual shoes, i.e. boat shoes
• Tennis Shoes
• Socks
• Closed-toed shoes – for a nice dinner out
• Inexpensive flip flops/sandals to wear to the beach or pool

Swimwear

• Lots of bathing suits!
• Bathing suit cover-ups

Extra’s

• Wide-brim hat – to protect your face from the sun
• Beach towels – your hotel will probably provide these for you, but you may want to bring your own if you want large (or cute) towels
• Sunglasses – bring multiple pairs, as these are easy to lose! 
• A good book – to read on the plane or laying out on the beach
• Backpack or tote bag – for travel and any excursions
• Purse(s)
• Beach bag
• Jewelry
• Watch

Electronics

• Phone chargers 
• Headphones for your phone (and/or computer) – to watch movies on the airplane
• Computer charger
• Kindle
• Blow dryer – or check to make sure your hotel provides one
• Curling Iron
• Straightener

Toiletries

• Makeup
• Makeup remover
• Sunscreen – body and face
• Hand sanitizer 
• Hair products – hairspray, dry shampoo, gel, etc.
• Perfume
• Cologne
• Brush/Comb
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Razor
• Deodorant
• Lotion
• Face moisturizer 
• Tampons/pads (if needed)
• Hair ties 
• Chapstick

Medicine

• Prescriptions
• Pain/headache medication
• Nausea/Diarrhea medication 
• Aloe Vera for sunburn 

Packing doesn’t have to be a pain, it should be exciting; you’re packing for your honeymoon! Grab a glass of wine and have fun packing for the vacation of a lifetime!

Head over to our Facebook group to tell us where you’re headed for you honeymoon!