Honeymoon Help

Honeymoon Help

April 30th, 2008 @ 6:22 pm by Ms. Dahlia
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I’ve talked quite a bit about our honeymoon, and now that it’s coming close, I realized there are some things that I need to figure out.

Like what to pack. As we are traveling with carry-ons only (since spending a month backpacking in Europe, I have a hard time packing more than just a carry-on), space is pretty limited. I thought I’d share my packing list for other people traveling to warm climates who hope to pack light, as well as open it up to any suggestions for items that I have forgotten.

Clothes (including what I will wear on the plane):
2 knit dresses
1 pair shorts
1 pair pants
2 short sleeved shirts
1 cardigan or long sleeved shirt
birkenstocks
sneakers
socks
underwear
3 swimsuits
1 pashmina
rain jacket
(I plan on buying some nicer sandals once we’re in Bali.)

Toiletries/makeup:
sunscreen*
bug repellent*
after sun lotion*
toothpaste*
facewash*
toothbrush
razor
deodorant
mascara*
lip gloss*
contacts
contact solution*
glasses

First aid kit:
neosporin*
band-aids
rifaxamin (for traveler’s diarrhea)
malarone (for malaria prevention)
personal medications
pepto-bismol chewable tablets
imodium AD
advil
purell*

Important documents:
passport
plane ticket confirmations
doctor’s note about prescription meds
1 bank card
2 credit cards
$100 bills (number TBD; supposedly you get the best exchange rate in Bali if you have 100s)

Misc.
money belt
2-3 paperback books
2 travel guides
Ipod
sunglasses

*means that it is a liquid, and therefore must go in a 1 qt bag. I’ve figured out how much contact solution I’ll need (2 small bottles), and Mr. Dahlia and I will split the load as far as the remaining liquids go.

Anyone have any recommendations for things to add to the list?

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44 Responses to “Honeymoon Help”

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amysue (message) 1,492 posts, Bumble bee

maybe TMI, but a couple of tampons, just in case?

4/30/08 @ 6:29 pm (reply)

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Leesuh

Be sure to get CRISP NEW $100 bills. They’ll hand back the old tattered ones at times.

4/30/08 @ 6:29 pm (reply)

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Jay

Please take a picture of your quart bags! I *hate* checking luggage, but I have not yet figured out how to get all my liquids into tiny containers.

4/30/08 @ 6:37 pm (reply)

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musingsfromhere

A tip:
I haven’t been to Bali, BUT…you might not want to count on getting sandals in Bali. Often shoes in Asia are much wider than in N. America–I had a hard time buying shoes in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore.

4/30/08 @ 6:39 pm (reply)

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clessy00 (message) 47 posts, Newbee

woah! that’s a GREAT list!! what about other electronics - camera, camcorder (optional), chargers, backup battery, extra memory card?

4/30/08 @ 6:45 pm (reply)

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clessy00 (message) 47 posts, Newbee

oh voltage converter or adapter?

4/30/08 @ 6:46 pm (reply)

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enmoore66 (message) 330 posts, Helper bee

If you want to go out to a nice dinner you may want heels, make-up, perfume. For make-up I have a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen, and you can get a blush/bronzer stick so you don’t need to bring separate brushes. You can bring a tiny perfume sample. Cover-up? Lingerie?-this is your honeymoon. How many days are you going to be gone? Are you bringing only a carry-on because you are back packing, or because of convenience? Have fun

4/30/08 @ 6:55 pm (reply)

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Rach

toilet paper role - random places might be out and its always handy for napkins etc, also maybe a little hand sanitizer if you have space in the liquid bag.

4/30/08 @ 6:55 pm (reply)

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jilian (message) 783 posts, Busy bee

ME!? will I fit in your carry-on bag?? Sounds like a wonderful trip you have planned!

We went to Costa Rica - which was HOT! I wanted no part of make-up (even mascara) or lingerie! I slept in the coolest silk slip lingerie I had brought - nothing fancy. (And I had packed a different ’surprise’ for every night of the trip - oh well!)

Hmmm - maybe tweezers and nail clippers in your first aid kit - could always come in handy - not sure what the carry-on restrictions are for those.

This may be silly - but a nail file You’re sure to be rough on your hands - and I don’t need my nails to be beautiful - but I can’t stand rough edges that snag!

Also a hat - don’t see that on the list. Something fun with a wide brim - I have a lightweight SPF something or other O.R. hat that I always wear at the beach, boating, and hiking etc - anytime I’m in the sun really.

4/30/08 @ 7:05 pm (reply)

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katiethelady

As for the liquids, my suggestion is to try drugstores (or my favorite http://www.flight001.com) to find a better bag. You don’t have to use a ziploc. At Flight001, I found a more structured clear harder plastic zippered bag that is slightly larger than a ziploc (and holds way more just because of the design). It was inexpensive, and most importanly, TSA APPROVED! I have used mine 15+ times (I travel a lot for work) and have not had one problem.

4/30/08 @ 7:12 pm (reply)

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Kathy

Maybe a little box of laundry detergent? Travel size diaper wipes. And have your glasses checked out right before you leave, making sure the screws are tight. I also couldn’t go without Q-tips and kleenex. A tiny amount of paper and pens. A few extra garbage bags for dirty/wet clothes….

4/30/08 @ 7:18 pm (reply)

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clarita (message) 54 posts, Worker bee

Wow you pack light!
Maybe tampons, birth control, eye drops(my eyes get so dry when I fly), shampoo?

4/30/08 @ 7:24 pm (reply)

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Jessica

Definately baby wipes, or some disinfectant wipes so you have more room in your liquid bag. Alcohol wipes too?

4/30/08 @ 7:49 pm (reply)

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Nichole

I second the suggestion of baby wipes, tampons, tinted moisturizer, and a basic bronzing powder.

I don’t see bras on your list, but I guess that’s assumed. As far as clothes, your list looks pretty good, with the exception of a pair of comfortable jeans and a cargo or denim skirt.

Oh, you are definitely bringing a camera, right? What about your cell phone? Don’t forget the charger and the volltage converter. If not, how about a pre-paid phone card?

4/30/08 @ 8:27 pm (reply)

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Erin

FI and I have both done a lot of traveling abroad and have learned to pack light.

I love shirts made out of modal-it packs easily, can be easily handwashed and looks nicer when going out for dinner. Maybe a skirt? Doubles for day and evening. Swimsuit coverup?

I would also add making 3 copies of all credit cards and passport info to leave at home, leave with a trusted person and to take with you. I think FI also emailed everything to himself as a backup last trip.

If not taking cell phone, phone numbers of a couple emergency contacts.

Lastly, I don’t know about the converters for Bali, but a lot of the ones they sell in stores actually don’t work bc the outlet is recessed. Might double check Rick Steves website.

Have fun!

4/30/08 @ 9:00 pm (reply)

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Miss Teacup

I always throw in a few gallon size ziplocks.

4/30/08 @ 9:02 pm (reply)

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Emily

Band aid makes this a product called Blister Block, https://www.bandaid.com/couponBlisterBlock.jsp
I’ve found it really helpful when traveling and walking a lot, especially if you dont’ have many pairs of shoes to switch to.

4/30/08 @ 9:16 pm (reply)

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calamansi

a silk handkerchief to wipe the beads of sweat from the humidity. when you get there, purchase a cute sarong from the market and wear and bright colors. it will look great in the pictures on the beach. if you get a chance, look at peoples pictures on flickr for ideas…i lived in asia, lol. good luck

4/30/08 @ 10:10 pm (reply)

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summer

contact solution doesn’t count towards your maximum for liquids since it’s technically part of a medication.

4/30/08 @ 10:14 pm (reply)

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calamansi

oh, also if anyone gets motion sickness from rocking boats you might want to bring some dramamine.

4/30/08 @ 10:15 pm (reply)

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