Packing, and especially shopping, for your honeymoon is the cherry on top of the sundae that awaits you (wink, wink)! It’s the fun part where you know you are going to spend some much needed down time with that adorable man of yours.

Nothing will cramp your style more than being unprepared for the most special vacation of you life. Since I’ve recently traveled to Couples in Jamaica with my own hotsy-totsy hubby, important packing tips are fresh on my mind. So, I have compiled a top ten list of must have items to shop and pack for your honeymoon:

1. Cute new swim suit, cover up, flip flops or sandals and of course a beach towel for two.
2. Sunscreen and don’t forget the Aloe Vera gel for that sunburn, Ouch! You don’t want a grumpy hubby to spoil those romantic moments.
3. Passport if you are going outside the US. A passport is a must if you want to come home. Trust me on this one. I have first hand experience with this. You will also want to make 2 copies of your passport. Leave one with a family member and carry one with you at all times. Leave your real passport in your hotel lock box. The US customs will allow a copy of your passport to let you back into the country. And YES you need a passport to get home from Canada.
4. Large plastic bags, 2 gallon size. To tote home any wet swim suits, towels, sea shells or anything else that could turn your suit case into a total mess.
5. Plastic wine glasses, for that bottle of wine you pick up to share on the beach at sunset. You can find these at your local party supply store.
6. Lysol wipes. You can buy the travel size packages. You always want to wipe down the pull down table on the airplane…ewww! They next to never get washed. You will also want to wipe down all the door knobs in your hotel room, they next to never get washed as well.
7. Camera and extra batteries if it is not rechargeable and an underwater camera. You know these little goodies cost a fortune at resorts!
8. Take a journal to record each day’s events and the places you went. This will make identifying all those pictures sooo much easier later when you are showing off your dream honeymoon.
9. Don’t forget travel candles. The ones in tins. You will want at least 4 to give your room that romantic glow. Don’t forget to use them in the bathroom to create the perfect setting for a sensual moment in the shower.
10. And of course a new posh beach bag to carry all of your necessities to the beach!

Bonus tips

1. If you know you are going to arrive at your hotel before check in…don’t worry. In your carry on, pack your swim suit and sun screen. Your hotel will be more than happy to send your luggage up to your room while you enjoy the pool or the beach.
2. To give your clothes that freshly laundered smell, place a few dryer sheets in between your clothes. Your suit case will smell wonderful…you know that smell…the one where you open the dryer and go ummmm, it smells so good!

Tweet This Post