Packing For A Resort Getaway

I travel a fair bit, racking up over 40 flights so far this year alone, so packing is something that I know a little about.

With a trip to the incredible W Retreat on Koh Samui, it’s the perfect time to put down a few recommendations about how to pack your bags for that all important resort getaway.

Pen – You will have to fill out numerous forms during your international transiting, and no one will have a pen you can borrow. A cheap black biro kept with your passport and travel documents works best

Flight Socks – Yes they may look silly combined with sandals (gentlemen you should not be wearing sandals at the airport) but they will help your legs from swelling up and prevent the possibilities of Deep Vein Thrombosis, a nasty complication that causes clotting in your veins

Wear good shoes on the plane – This saves space in your bag for more essentials. AS they say, you should always put your best foot forward.  

Light, playful clothing – Leave the jeans at home and pack light, versatile fabrics that can be matched with a variety of outfits.

Sunblock – Take two types: moisturising high SPF face block to keep you looking young and wrinkle free and waterproof lower SPF for your body.

Shoes in shoe bags – This is as it should always be, plus it will help protect your clothing from your dirty soles.

Bag your delicates – Ladies this one is for you. Using a mesh baggie, plastic sandwich bag or large scarf to contain your delicates not only keeps those sensitive fabrics safe from travel but organized as well.

 

A good book – Sometimes you just need to put the iPhone away and get lost in some literary fantasy.

 Snacks - For when airline food just doesn't cut it.