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Tropical Travel Wear!
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items Here are all the essentials I have been shopping for while preparing for my November 2025 trip to Mexico. This list is dynamic and will continue to change and update until I leave for my trip, so stay tuned!
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Clothing
Bags
All the mini's
Shoes
Beach Bag Essential
Clothing
So many designs and body positive styles for anyone.
Swimwear & Bikinis - Women's Swimsuits
I am very pale, so I bring a cover up that goes with every bathing suit. I know many people only bring two to three when they travel, but I really need the coverage when I start to feel myself burn.
Beach Cover-Ups - Free Shipping Over $99!
Again a good hat is about coverage. It is much better to purchase a hat before you go as these can be $65 to $100 in the souvenir shops.
Women's Travel Hats
During your trip you may have excursions or days of shopping making sure you having comfy clothes that are easy to get around in is just as important as those outfits for your nice dinners out or days by the beach.
150 Best shorts & a t.shirt ideas | how to wear, summer fashion, style
Everyone needs at least a couple good sun dresses to just walk around the resort or lounge around in. For very hot destinations I always prefer as many dresses as I can. Plus so many dresses go from day to night so easily.
Summer Dresses | Mini, Midi & Maxi | Cotton & Linen
Bags
The perfect versatile bag is so important for traveling. You need to be able to take it on excursions to the beach or anywhere on your trip.
Travel Bags & Travel Tote Bags for Women | Béis Travel
Having a nice clutch to go a long with your outfit can dress up a basic sun dress an double as a place to keep your phone and money while on excursion or on resort and passport in your carry on luggage.
Handbags - Clutches & Mini Bags
Having a basic cute beach bag that can pack nicely in your carry on is a great thing yo bring on a tropical vacation. Think of what you need to bring pool side or to the beach and if any of the bags your bringing can double as a beach bag. If not, br...
Cute Beach Bags
All the mini's
This fan is so cute for kids and adults. I have brought it to Florida and brought it with me in the parks. For the size it is surprisingly powerful. The fact that it can be charged is very helpful as you don't have to use extra batteries.
JISULIFE 3IN1 USB Mini Fan w/ Power Bank
Here is where you can kind, makeup, skin care, shampoo and any other kind of mini you would want from Sephora for traveling. Everyone is different. I don't bring a lot of make up, but I do want good moisturizers, body wash and maybe some face masks t...
Gift Value Sets | Sephora
I absolutely loved this set for showering at the end of the before going to dinner at the resort. The cream is so hydrating and the bag that it comes in can still fit small shampoo pouches or bottles. The leftover bag is waterproof and great for usin...
Bum Bum Jet Set - Sol de Janeiro | Sephora
I ordered this set for my niece for Christmas last year. It is very popular.
Rescue Team Strengthening Repair Trial Set - amika | Sephora
I have never bought this kit myself, but has only heard good things
The Jet Lag™ Essentials Hydration Set for Travel - Summer Fridays | Sephora
All the chords, chargers and tech that we bring with us now to travel I am really thinking of investing in this.
Luxtude Small Electronic Organizer Travel Case
I got this set last year for Christmas. A great way to try new products. But what I love about it was the make up bag. I still use it as my main bag for make up for short trips. Its a great size, with a few pockets that seem to able to hold everythin...
Sephora's Most Wanted - Sephora Favorites | Sephora
Shoes
This is where so many people seem to vary in opinion. One person may bring only 2 to 3 pairs, another needs a pair for each outfit, three pairs of flip flops, a good pair of walking sandals, and their work out sneakers. The biggest thing to keep in m...
Women's Vacation Shoes: Sandals, Wedges, Travel Bags & Accessories
These sandals look super somfy. They come is so many colors, which works for a lot of outfits going from day to night. So many websites and travel bloggers/YouTubers recommend wearing flat sandals or wedge as many resorts have stone that a heel or s...
COFACE Women's Arch Support Yoga Mat Flip Flops
Add some color and sparkle to your outfit. Getting flats or wedges can also save your feet.
Women’s Dressy Platform Y2K Summer Sandals
For people who have orthopedic needs and still want to have a stylish sandal.
HexoComfy™ Orthopedic Sandals for Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Support
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sparkle. Naturalizers are such comfortable shoes. This one has an actual wedge heel, making them more stylish and fashionable.
Vanessa Dress Sandal
I got a pair of HOKA's for walking and love how supportive they are.
Women's Clifton 10
Sporty sandals for the pool and during the day can be a foot saver. You can go with the cheap flip flop, but anyone who has back or foot issues knows that is going to hurt come the end of the vacation.
Women's Ora Recovery Flip
Sparkly, comfy flip flop to shoe up with pool side can glam up any bathing suit combo.
KuaiLu Women's Rhinestone Flip Flops with Arch Support
Beach Bag Essential
Having at least 2 or three pairs of sunglasses can make sure if one pair gets broken or lost you still have another one. Have a cheap pair and stylish pair also means you can take wear a pair in the pool and one pair out for lunch or shopping when yo...
Sunglass Hut
Having a good leak proof mug that can handle both hot and cold drinks is a must. Not to mention, if are a person who tries to drink a lot of water from a Stanley sized mug at home, you should bring a Stanley sized mug on vacation. Things like this ke...
Insulated Cups & Mugs | Travel, Coffee & Beer
Having a tumbler that can handle hot and cold drinks is a must. That way you can have your morning coffee by the pool. A drink at the beach and hydrate on the walk back to your room before getting ready for dinner.
Rambler® 295 ML Tumbler
I love contigo as a brand. They come at Walmart, Amazon, Costco and many other places. This version comes in so many cool colors.
Contigo West Loop 3.0 Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with AUTOSEAL Easy-Clean Lid, 16 oz (473 mL)
A very fun print and able to drink with a straw.
Contigo x Ally Love Streeterville 2.0 Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw, 24 oz (709 mL)
This version you can use a straw or not. Hot and cold drinks. A good volume to hold water to stay hydrated while out in the heat all day. I chose a version of this for my trip. I'm not so sure about using the straw with sand or I'm going to use the t...
Contigo Streeterville Leak-Proof Tumbler, 30 oz (887 mL)
I have the flat version of these floaties. This is the updated model. For adults I like the look of these ones, as they seem to have a little bit more back support.
Dehsiyc 264 LB Pool Floaties 2 Pack
I bought this exact two pack of floaties for my husband and I going to Dominican Republic. There is nothing more relaxing then floating in the pool and sipping on a drink. Other than laying by the pool and reading a good book.
FUNNYTA 2 Pack 4-in-1 Water Pool Hammock
This mug is a great option for kids on a trip, camping or just for a weekend get away.
Owala SmoothSip Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler 12oz
Love the combo sip and straw option.
Owala Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler 24oz