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Island Bucket List | Where I Wanna Glow & Go
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items A travel wishlist for the soft life, salty air, and soul-refreshing stays. Manifesting my future glow-up one island at a time.
Sections
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Luxury & Soft Life Island
Black Culture & Caribbean Joy
Hidden Gems & Healing Escapes
Essentials for Any Island
Luxury & Soft Life Island
For when you need a bougie escape and spa-level peace.
Crystal lagoon + floating breakfast goals
Must Pack:
• Waterproof floating phone case
• Luxe sarong
• Tanning body oil
• Beach-safe perfume mist
Bora Bora Luxury Resort | Five-Star
✨ Sunset, wine, white walls
Must Pack:
• White flowy dress
• Statement sunglasses
• Comfortable espadrilles
• Mini crossbody bag
Santorini Greece|Charisma Suites
Best for: Beachfront luxury, families, couples, and travelers who want everything — golf, surf, fine dining, spa, adventure.
Vibe: Oceanfront soft life with all the bells and whistles
Why it’s top-tier: Forbes Five-Star award, unrivaled service, an...
Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Where the yachts are bigger than the resorts and the vibes scream “Old money meets influencer soft life.”
Private villas with ocean views + infinity pools that look like they were made for IG
• Ultra-exclusive beach clubs like Nikki Beach and Shel...
🇫🇷 Saint Barthélemy
Maldives
Overwater bungalow energy
Must Pack:
• Matching silk travel PJs
• Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 50
• Underwater camera
• Straw wide-brim hat
Soneva Fushi, Baa Atoll | The original barefoot hideaway
Black Culture & Caribbean Joy
Black-owned magic, island history, bold flavors, real roots.
Jamaica
Must Pack:
• Waterproof speaker
• Mini braid spray
• Jerk seasoning for souvenirs
• Glow-up beach cover-up
Geejam Hotel
✨ Home of Rihanna, pink sands & heritage
Experience: Emancipation Afro-Caribbean tours
Must Pack:
• Travel-safe sunscreen for deeper skin tones
• Waterproof phone pouch
• Statement hoop earrings
• Packable duffel
Visit Barbados - The Official Barbados Tourism Guide
Zanzibar, Tanzania
✨ East African paradise with Swahili spice
Experience: Taste Zanzibar food tour (Black-owned)
•. Must Pack:
• Modest but breezy maxi dress
• Aloe vera sun balm
• Travel plug converter
• Spices to bring home
Zanzibar Island: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
Known as The Nature Island, joy here is hiking, hot springs, and Creole culture.
World Creole Music Festival brings together African and Caribbean rhythms.
Dominica: Discover the Caribbean Island of Dominica
Known as the Spice Island.
Spicemas Carnival is full of j’ouvert paint, powder, and pure liberation energy.
Grenada Spicemas (Carnival) 2026 - August 05 to August 12 2026
Hidden Gems & Healing Escapes
Unplug, reset, realign, and romanticize your peace.
✨ Healing, yoga, spiritual girl reset
• Stay: Ubud Nyuh Bali (retreat vibes)
• Must Pack:
• Travel yoga mat
• Natural bug spray
• Satin head wrap
• Herbal tea packets
Bali Travel Guide - Visa, Tips, Must know - Bali Official updates
✨ Black sand beaches + volcano views
• Stay: Ladera Resort or Airbnb near the Pitons
• Must Pack:
• One-piece goddess swimsuit
• Skin-calming mist
• Journal or affirmation cards
• Organic mosquito patches
Saint Lucia Caribbean Island | Official Tourism Website | Let Her Inspire You
Essentials for Any Island
You can’t touch down on an island looking dusty. Whether it’s Bali, Barbados, or Bora Bora — these are the go-to travel staples every glow-getter needs in their bag. It’s giving hydrated, organized, moisturized, and unbothered.
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SPF that doesn’t ghost you
Black Girl Sunscreen
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Stay wrapped in luxury, even on the red...
Silk Bonnet
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For beach day playlists & villa vi...
Bluetooth Speakers - Buy Authentic Products at the Official JBL Shop
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Because chaos in your suitcase is not p...
Packing Cubes
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Oversized, aesthetic, and ready for fli...
Large Beach Bags
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For when your phone dies mid-selfie
Portable Charger
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Stamped & dripped even my passport t...
Passport Cover Monogram Canvas - Women - Small Leather Goods
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Pocket-sized glow for on-the-go goddess...
Black Girl Magic Shea Butter Minis