Packing for Post-Pandemic Vacations

We’re all tired of being cooped up and with widespread distribution of vaccines, everyone is looking forward to a summer getaway. It looks like many people this year are saying “Beach please!” and with good reasons: You spend more time outdoors where it is easier social distance.We’ve all been indoors for too long and the Vitamin D that sunshine brings is even better when mixed with Vitamin Sea.Beach vacations offer a wide variety of activities and interesting food options. Here are some tips from our friends at SceptreVacations to make sure you pack like a pro for a seaside (or lakeside) escape:

First, Get Organized

With a variety of activities, you need to think about how to organize your bags to make the most of your space. Packing cubes and compressions bags can help you save both space and time. They make unpacking easy as you can just slip them straight into the drawers of your hotel dresser.If you are having a more mobile vacations where you are driving from one spot to another, compression also means fewer bags to load and unload at each stop. Plastic storage bags that can be sealed are your friends as well. Especially for things like extra masks and liquid containers of your favorite sunscreen or apres-soleil balm.

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Your Basic Beach Packing LIst

If your goal is to settle on the beach and just chill. Here is the minimum list of things to bring along:

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Bathing suit
• Swim goggles
• A good book or your e-reader
• Sandals and/or swim shoes
• Tank tops
• Shorts
​• Hat

• Cell phone and charger (add a portable one for longer days on the sand)
• A waterproof phone case
• Underwear
• Pajamas
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Other toiletries

If you are planning on doing some exploring, sight-seeing or enjoying some evening dining away from you hotel you will want to also take:• Comfortable walking shoes
• Socks
• An umbrella
• An underwater digital camera (if you find yourself snorkeling or diving)
• Self-filtering water bottle
• An insulated cooler bag

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Pandemic Era Basics

Even with vaccines becoming widespread, masks are not going away any time soon. While the ability to social distance may allow you to uncover your face for some of the time (nobody really wants the “raccoon face tan” that wearing a mask full time could bring), you will be required to wear a mask in any settings where people gather.
​Here are what you need to bring with you:

Washable Reusable Masks

Many travelers may think they will pick up some masks when on vacation. After all, they are pretty much available everywhere. But vacation destinations could be swamped by lots of people thinking the same thing and supplies could become limited.

​DISPOSABLE MASKS IN SEALED PLASTIC BAGS

A few extra masks will come in handy if you don’t have time to wash and dry all of your reusable masks after a day at the beach and before an evening out.

SANITIZERS AND WIPES

It’s always a good idea to have some sanitizing gel on hand to quickly make sure your hands are easily cleaned. Wipes are rapidly becoming must have travel accessories as wiping down any area you will be touching over time such as airline seat backs, hotel faucets and doorknobs, and that TV remote).

​COPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTATION.

It is always wise to have a photocopy of your passport when traveling overseas.It is also a good idea to take clear photos of your documents and keep them on your phone. Having a copy has helped many people if they lose their original when it comes to getting a temporary replacement at a local consulate.In this day and age where proof of vaccination, negative Covid test, or existence of anti-bodies could make the difference between entry and denial for various venues, having an extra copy could save the day. If you are traveling as a couple, make a copy and keep one in each other’s carry-ons.

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