Packing is grueling as it is but when you’re packing for the beach, it gets a bit trickier. Also Men and Women pack differently but when I travel with my husband, we tend to share a lot of the things so I let him take care of the electronics and some skincare products. Be sure to check out the Men’s edition of this post too.

So here we go, we’re going to Koh Tao tomorrow so it inspired us to create a list of items we would be taking with us to ensure we get the most of our beach experience. You can adopt this or create your own but make sure never to under or over pack- planning is key!

clothing

  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 2-3 tops to match the shorts (don’t just throw anything in the bag)
  • 3 casual lightweight (preferably cotton) dresses
  • 2 pairs of nightwear
  • Strappy shoes
  • Flip Flops and or sandals
  • Slip on laceless sheos (I bought matching ones as Shayan)

Accessories

  • 2 floppy hats (for style and protection from the sun)
  • 2 chunky jewelry to accessorize and accentuate my dress in the evening

Skincare

  • Sun screen for face and for body (opt for ones that do not leave a white cast) 
  • Moisturizer

Makeup

Check out my travel essentials post

Toiletries

  • Travel-size shampoo and conditioner
  • Toothpaste and tooth brush
  • Razor (gotta keep those legs smooth and clean)
  • Face wash
  • Hair products
  • Styling brush