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Saint John: tropical beach packing list
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items Packing and planning list for a beach vacation. Also my kids packing recommendations. Also some gear recs. Because we scuba dive and snorkel a lot.
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Planning
Packing for me
Kids packing list
Gear
Planning
We like to get a house and chill for a week. I always look for a house on the beach or beach view but it must also have a pool. If the pool has a view of the ocean even better.
St. John Vacation Rentals, U.S. Virgin Islands - Vrbo
Here’s another way to enjoy the island and waters. If you have a couple people you can split the cost with it because pretty reasonable. (Like the cost of good tropical all inclusive hotel stay)
St John Luxury Yacht Charters
Packing for me
Packing at least one of these suits. These are the best because they have shapewear (actual shapewear unlike a lot of brands say they do.) Also you can order your bra size (no falling out) and then your size and you can get the length you need for yo...
Mega Sculpting Swimwear - TA3
I’m using this as my linen sets to wear during the day. No one has to now. They mix and match well with other pieces from their linen collection.
100% European Linen Shorts Pajama Set - Quince
Get good luggage. I also like to get a color or pattern that other people probably won’t have. That way you know it’s your the second you see it.
Nobl Travel
Love a mini set for travel. Every thing you need ready to go and under 3oz.
Build Your Own Minis Set
Just pack it and thank me later!
Sun Veil Illuminating Sunscreen SPF 30 - Kopari Beauty
I want to try out the Ilia skin care but it is a little pricey. I can try out the minis on vacation and my skin care is ready to go and I don’t have to check a bag.
The Travel Skincare Set - ILIA Beauty
Can’t travel without this. Stays on and even if it comes off it won’t leave you with black running down your face.
ILIA Travel Size Limitless Lash Mascara
Wearing this instead of foundation. Goes on white and becomes your perfect match. Just choose light, medium or dark and it does the rest.
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
I really like to travel with these towels. I have been know to use it a blanket on a cold flight. But also really good for the beach.
Beach Towels & Blankets- 10% Donated to Protect Oceans
These are my travel sneakers I have the black and white ones and the off white with a cheetah print N. So comfortable and I can walk for days in them and hit the gym.
327 - New Balance
Kids packing list
Please use sunscreen on your kids. Read labels and find one that just uses minerals. Sunburns are painful and skin cancer is no joke. (Especially if you are melanin deficient.)
Broad Spectrum SPF & Water Resistant Sunscreen - Sun Bum
They make well made not made with plastics kids clothes. The boys linen shorts are about $25 dollars and can hold up to washing and rough play.
Kids & Baby - Quince
Getting this for my sons to do on the long flight.
Intro to Sewing Kits - The Woobles
Great bag for kids to carry for themselves. Can hold a lot and is great for travel in Europe (trains or if you don’t want to do checked bags)It can also last for years.
Allpa Collection
I might have ordered my son and husband matching linen shirts for some family pictures while on vacation. Their linen is great and they have clothes for the whole family.
Tops for Boys
Ready to swim.
Swim Trunk and Rash Guard Set - Kid - Quince
Gear
Every face is different so finding the right mask might take a few tries. If you have a local place wear you can try on different styles I would recommend doing that. We use the same mask for diving and snorkeling.
Cressi Prisma Dive Mask (Aquamarine)
My son has the older version of this but he has had it for 2 years now and it is great for the pool. No red eyes and he will actually wear it.
Junior Shark Snorkel Mask, Black XS
I specifically want these so I can read by the pool, nap and they won’t fall off then jump in the pool or ocean and not have to worry about losing my sunglasses and my eyes are protected.
Speedo Unisex-Adult Swim Goggles Sunny G
These will adjust for smaller feet.
Diving Snorkel Fins Adjustable Swim Flippers