Sean & I had a great time in Maui earlier this year! (You can read about our vacation here). My favorite items I took on this trip included some dresses, a sun hat, sunscreen, rash guards, travel blowdryer & of course my Cuyana tote bag & travel wallet.
If I had to pack again, I would only bring dresses! I found that they were so convenient for throwing over a swimsuit, took up less space in my suitcase (we only take carry-ons) & were so comfortable to wear in the heat. I love this dress (in black) from Nordstrom & this one from Vans. They were both perfect for this trip! I also have my eyes on this dress & this romper to take with me on future hot weather destinations.
Sun protection is very important to me. Being that I am so fair & have had skin scares in the past, I always protect my skin while out in the sun. I like to wear hats to protect myself & this flat brim straw hat from Billabong did a great job! Also, wearing a sunscreen is so crucial. I hate the smell of sunscreen, it literally makes me sick. But, we found Sun Bum sunscreen one day & decided to try it out. It smells like bananas, no sunscreen smell at all, & the consistency is very nice & easy to blend in. Another great protectant from the sun are rash guards. These were perfect for days when we were out in the ocean snorkeling & needed that extra coverage. I have this one as well as a long sleeved one.
Another item that I'm glad I brought was my blowdryer from Drybar. I use the baby buttercup, which is a travel blowdryer but I use it everyday. It's as powerful as a full size one & is about the same size. I like to bring my own blowdryer when I travel because I feel like the ones offered in hotel rooms do not work that great. I love that this folds nicely & takes up minimal space in my suitcase, plus it comes with a bag to store it in.
I love my Cuyana tote bag, it goes everywhere with me. It's the perfect size & so functional. I take it on airplanes, to work, use it as an overnight bag & sometimes I even use it as a purse. I cannot say enough good things about this bag. It's the best! Same goes for the travel wallet. It has enough room to hold airline tickets, my passport, all of my credit cards & much, much more. Love them both!
These were some of the items that I was really happy to have on my trip. What are your must have travel items? XOXO
