Packing Must-Haves for Beach & City Trips

As much as I love fashion, my all time favorite hobby is traveling and that's where the majority of my fun money goes, even though it makes my closet sad. I'm notorious for over-packing and have gotten much better over the years after realizing how I only use about 20% of what I packed.

Beach Vacay Necessities

On a beachy vacay, you'll spend the majority of your days at the pool or on the beach, so I pack several bathing suits and cover ups for the day time and sundresses and sandals for dinner and night life. Don't forget sunscreen *practice safe sun*, your make up bag, and a beach bag. And most important of all your passport! You can pick up anything you may have left at home, but you're not getting anywhere without your passport.





*Bahamas Cruise for a friend's 30th b-day*


*Jamaica 2012*


*Snorkeling the South Pacific in Fiji on our Honeymoon 2010*


City Vacation Necessities
When site seeing in a big city you'll want to pack comfortable clothes such as your favorite pair of jeans, a flowy top, and walking shoes for the daytime. The best investment I made for our recent trip to Europe was a cross-body bag. I loved having everything I needed right there where I could be hands free, and keep it where I could see it to avoid being pick-pocketed. Also, don't forget to carry cash for cab rides and for tipping and to bring a cocktail dress or two for dinners out. Nothing makes me feel fancier than dressing up and going for cocktails before dinner on a trip. If you've booked any tours beforehand, don't forget your itineraries and vouchers.

*Barcelona, Spain 2014*



*Lisbon, Portugal 2014*


*NYC 2013*


You can keep up with my travels on my travel tab which was recently updated with my trip to Europe last spring.


**Sarah was sweet enough to let me re-use this post after guest posting for her while she was on a fabulous beach vacay over the summer**

16 comments:

  1. I will take all the beach vacay items, especially the hat. So cute! Though I am getting so excited for fall so the sweater in the last picture needs to get in my closet!!

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  2. This is so great - I love packing for beach vacations because even if I over pack, it's over packing maxi dresses which dont take up much room anyway!! City vacations is where it gets really hard for me!

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  3. Loving all of your picks... And you just made me want to go on vacation ;)

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  4. You have been some great places! You are giving me a total case of wanderlust right now!

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  5. Such great picks! Dying to hear all about your Chicago weekend!! Hope you're having a safe/easy trip home today :)

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  6. I ALWAYS forget beach bags for beach trips!

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  7. I always forget beach bags and my camera somehow! I may have forgotten my passport before too (oops!) All great essentials!!

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  8. I'm jealous of all the beautiful places you have seen and traveled to!

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
    Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com

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  9. Such a great guide for any vacation! I always forget beach bags, and end up buying them on each trip. I need to remember to pack them on my next vaca!

    xo

    Lisa @ Showered With Design

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  10. Love this! Your beach guide is perrffffecccttttt! Love it!!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  11. The water looks so beautiful in that Fuji pic wow! Sigh I wish I could of got to the beach this year, but its such a far drive when you're in mid Texas :(

    tattered to taylored

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    1. The scenery in Fiji was absolutely surreal! I remember thinking the stars in the night sky looked more like a cartoon than real life, it was just so clear and perfect. And don't worry about the beach.. I live in Florida and hit up the beach only 2 or 3 times this summer *fail*.

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  12. I love these! You did a great job keeping the post personal by posting your travels instead of just posting the outfits with descriptions. *Thumbs up emoji*

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  13. Cute recommendations! Maxi dresses for the beach are a must for me! They help you transition into something dressier immediately in case you want to eat somewhere nice

    http://glamouroustraveller.com/

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