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Island Bucket List | Where I Wanna Glow & Go

18 items

Vanna G

A travel wishlist for the soft life, salty air, and soul-refreshing stays. Manifesting my future glow-up one island at a time.

Sections

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)

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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Black Girl Sunscreen

Silk Bonnet

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Large Beach Bags

Portable Charger

Passport Cover Monogram Canvas - Women - Small Leather Goods

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