Enjoy some of my favorite packed items, excursions, and recommendations for a DR trip.
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Quick, easy beauty items to pack
Beach Day 🏖️
Airline
Excursions
Clothing
Quick, easy beauty items to pack
A full face of makeup on vacation… who has time for that? These items helped me feel my best even when I didn’t take the time at the mirror I usually do.
No wrinkles gained on this sunny trip ☀️
Face Sunscreen– EltaMD
Gotta have lips on even in the pool 💋
Lip Makeup
I wanted my hair to look finished and complete, but did not want to waste my luggage space with a curling iron. WIN WIN right here.
Kitsch
A little bit of blush goes a long way! They had fun summer colors that matched my skin tone.
Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
This mascara combined with a lash curler is all you need!
Telescopic Intense Lash Length Original Mascara
Beach Day 🏖️
We spent three days of our trip on different beaches and these items made it great!
These beach towels can not be beat! The size is PERFECT and I didn’t have to worry about bringing the sand home. Very easy to shake off and throw back in the tote bag.
Beach Towels & Blankets- 10% Donated to Protect Oceans
I had to get a new pair of high quality sunglasses because I knew we would be at the beach most of the trip. Wonderful deals and sales in this Utah outlet mall.
Oakley Vault
Gorgeous beaches to visit. We had no trouble accessing different ones through our hotel shuttle service.
THE 15 BEST Dominican Republic Beaches (2025)
Airline
I’m always here for good flight deals and good luggage.
We enjoyed our flight with Southwest Airlines. There pre boarding process made flying and checking in a breeze.
Cheap flights to Punta Cana
My husband and I both have these bags and they are like the Magic Purse on Mary Poppins. We were able to pack everything in them and avoid checked baggage fees.
Daypacks
We did have one large suitcase from them that held all of our bigger items and left room to bring souvenirs home.
Roller Bags
Excursions
DO IT ALL! I have never regretted signing up for all of the local things.
We used this fishing charter for the day and it was wonderful! Clean, well kept boat. Our staff was wonderful and made sure we all caught fish.
Gone Fishing Punta Cana
It isn’t every day that you get to hold a monkey. This is a MUST for your DR trip.
Monkey House Bavaro VIP
We spent a Friday afternoon at this park and it worked for all ages in our group. Definitely worth adding it to your trip itinerary.
Scape Park
Clothing
This cover up paired great with all of my suits. It also allowed me to go in and out of the resort restaurants without being stopped for wearing beach clothes.
CUPSHE Women Waffle Knit Bathing Suit Coverup
Great mom coverage that still makes you feel sexy 👙
CUPSHE Women's Ruffled V Neck One Piece
Fun color options and very flattering
CUPSHE Women's Scalloped V Neck Bikini
Cute, trendy airport outfit at an affordable price.
LILLUSORY 2 Pc Women's Summer 2025 Lounge Set
I wore a cute Nike pro suit for our zip line adventure. I felt cute while wearing something that worked with the harnesses.
Women's Nike Pro Shorts
These were the perfect adventure shoe. I felt supported and never worried about heat blisters.
