Man, I have checked out (and some vaca questions)

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Five more days until this!!


I don't want to work!

So, what should I pack for our vacation? We're staying at an all inclusive and don't plan to even leave the resort (never done that before!). I'm planning on being in a bathing suit most of the day, but pulling on shorts and a tank or t-shirt for breakfast and lunch, and then maxi dresses and other sundresses for dinners. Of course, I'll be packing a couple wide brimmed hats so I don't undo any of the hard work on my skin from the last six months Dumb question, but if anyone knows, will the electric outlets in the Dominican work with my flat iron and hair dryer?

[adlove]

They'll def have the outlets you need at an all inclusive. Ahh so jealous you're gonna have an awesome time!! What you're bringing sounds good, I'd just add in plenty sunscreen from home (they charge boatloads at the resort) and maybe a good book.

[glw]

I don't really wear any regular daytime clothes at all-inclusives, just bathing suits w/coverups during the day and a dress at night. Last time I packed a bunch of tees and shorts and they never made it out of the suitcase.

Bring lots of sunscreen! Have a great trip!

[worthyfox]

JEALOUS!

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Jul 19, 2012 9:16:44 GMT -5 adlove said:

They'll def have the outlets you need at an all inclusive. Ahh so jealous you're gonna have an awesome time!! What you're bringing sounds good, I'd just add in plenty sunscreen from home (they charge boatloads at the resort) and maybe a good book.

Thanks! I've loaded up my Kindle!

I'm super excited about unlimited alcoholic drinks. I may be buzzed the entire week, lol.

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Jul 19, 2012 9:18:51 GMT -5 glw said:

I don't really wear any regular daytime clothes at all-inclusives, just bathing suits w/coverups during the day and a dress at night. Last time I packed a bunch of tees and shorts and they never made it out of the suitcase.

Bring lots of sunscreen! Have a great trip!

So a swimsuit and cover up with flip flops is okay for the buffet lunch place?

[esynergy]

Definitely Advil for hangovers! I was popping them each morning when we were in Jamaica earlier this year.

I think your outfit ideas are perfect...I pretty much lived in my bathing suits and coverups during the day, and then sundresses/maxi dresses at night. Have fun!

[veruca5839]

I think your outfits sound perfect. Lunch at AIs I've been to have been fairly casual - a coverup over your swimsuit and flip flops is fine. Ditto the recs on sunscreen, bug spray, headache/pain meds, and aloe. You may want to bring one lighter hoodie or cardigan...sometimes it can be a bit cooler at night on the beach, or if you have bad weather you may want a bit more of a coverup. I always have one on hand JIC. Have a great time!

[hz80408]

Ditto ladies about coverups. I typically wear cover up for breakfast and lunches at AI's. I usually don't change out of my bathing suit until I shower before dinner.

Not sure what you're hair is like, but I also have issues with humidty and end up wearing my hair wavy all week because even when I blowdry/flat iron, it gets wavy anyways. If this is you, bring mousse.

Bring aloe in case you get a burn.

Like pp's rec'd; a cardigan is nice to have for night breezes. I always bring at least one pashmina. Last AI trip, I think I used it 5 of the 7 nights.

I'd also bring a wristlet or small clutch; something to hold your lipgloss, room key and maybe camera/phone for dinners.

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HZ - good tips, thanks!

[bethaboo]

I don't have any other ideas to add, but I love vacations where I primarily get to pack swimsuits. Have so much fun!