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What should I pack for a 7 day sun holiday?

Clothing to pack:
  • 2–3 swimsuits.
  • 1–2 versatile beach cover ups.
  • Rashguard for additional sun protection in the water.
  • Four T-shirts or casual tops.
  • Three pairs of shorts or skirts.
  • Pants for evenings.
  • Sweatshirt, light sweater or elegant wrap for evenings.
  • Gown or a couple dresses, for dinners out.




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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat.

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Packing List for a Seven-Day Trip in One Carry-On Bag
  1. 5 shirts.
  2. 3 shorts or skirts.
  3. 2 dressy options (mix and match with accessories and outerwear)
  4. 1 outerwear — sweater or jacket.
  5. 1 pair sneakers.
  6. 1 pair dressy shoes.
  7. 1 pair flip-flops.
  8. 1 hat.


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Clothing to pack:
  • 2–3 swimsuits.
  • 1–2 versatile beach cover ups.
  • Rashguard for additional sun protection in the water.
  • Four T-shirts or casual tops.
  • Three pairs of shorts or skirts.
  • Pants for evenings.
  • Sweatshirt, light sweater or elegant wrap for evenings.
  • Gown or a couple dresses, for dinners out.


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But before exposing yourself to the sun, here is some advice to help you protect your skin.
  1. Hydrate your skin. ...
  2. Exfoliate your skin. ...
  3. Make sure your diet is rich in carotene and vitamin E. ...
  4. Expose yourself to the sun progressively.


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Packing List for a Seven-Day Trip in One Carry-On Bag
  • 5 shirts.
  • 3 shorts or skirts.
  • 2 dressy options (mix and match with accessories and outerwear)
  • 1 outerwear — sweater or jacket.
  • 1 pair sneakers.
  • 1 pair dressy shoes.
  • 1 pair flip-flops.
  • 1 hat.


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“As a general rule of thumb, if I'm going away for a seven-night beach holiday, I'd pack two to three pieces of swimwear (so that they have time to dry in between), a pair of shorts and a couple of skirts, four tops that match all my shorts and skirts, and a dress in case I go somewhere special,” Mak told AFAR in 2017.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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Holiday checklist items that you should always include:
  • Shorts.
  • Sun hat.
  • Sun dress.
  • Flip flops.
  • Beach towels.
  • Beach bag.
  • Sun cream.
  • Swimming costumes.


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9 Pack Smart When Minimalist Packing Don't be afraid to stuff things into your shoes, roll up cables into neat bunches, keep a separate bag of toiletries, use packing cubes to keep things organized, and think of what Marie Kondo would do when you go about folding your clothes.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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This can be tricky as there are a lot of variables, but as a general rule of thumb, we recommend the following: For a 10-day (or more) vacation: bring 4 to 5 swimsuits. For a 7-day vacation: bring 3 to 4 swimsuits. For a 5-day vacation: bring 2 to 3 swimsuits.

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Fantastic clothes and shoes - you're on vacation, after all.
  1. 2–3 swimsuits.
  2. 1–2 versatile beach cover ups.
  3. Rashguard for additional sun protection in the water.
  4. Four T-shirts or casual tops.
  5. Three pairs of shorts or skirts.
  6. Pants for evenings.
  7. Sweatshirt, light sweater or elegant wrap for evenings.


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For trips that are only a few days in length, you may be fine with just one pair of shoes, especially if you aren't doing a wide variety of activities. However, for trips that are a week or more in length, two to three pairs of shoes are more appropriate.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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