September 3, 2004, Newsletter Issue #17: Get Packing!

Tip of the Week

Tropics

Many couples choose to honeymoon in the tropics, so let’s start in Hawaii, the Caribbean, Fiji, Tahiti, etc. Of course, this list will also apply to Australia during our winter, the Southern States, island cruises, and possibly even Paris when it sizzles.

Lightweight clothing: cotton, linen (if you’ll have access to an iron), or silk.
One or two (or more, if you’ll be staying at a very fancy hotel or in a major city) cocktail dresses or generally fancy outfits. Hubby will need a lightweight suit and tie, as well a couple of nice shirts.
Bathing suits (and a cover-up for you)
Beach towels (if they’re not provided by the hotel)
Sunhats
Sandals
Comfortable walking shoes
Lightweight cotton socks (at least two pairs)
Sunscreen
Serious moisturizer
Lip balm containing sunscreen
Talc and deodorant
Insect repellant
Light water-resistant jacket for sailing, cool evenings, etc.
Shorts
Long pants
Skirt or two (but if you’re not going to a resort, ask around to see if your mini will be appropriate)
Roomy straw or canvas bag
Underwater camera
Sunglasses
Shampoo and conditioner designed to remove salt and chlorinated water

Desert

The desert is beautiful, but conditions can sometimes be brutal. You’ll need to protect yourself from the heat and dryness, naturally; but the desert can also pelt you with sand, dust and high winds, plus the temperatures can drop way down at night.

Dressy clothes (again, depending on your exact destination). Silk and cotton are great.
Canvas bag or backpack
Sunhat that fits snugly or ties under the chin
Windbreaker jacket with hood
Sweater for cool nights
Shorts
Long pants (lightweight khakis plus jeans)
Comfortable shoes and/or hiking boots
Sunscreen
Lip balm containing sunscreen
Insect repellant
Sunglasses
Light, tight-knit scarf or bandanna (for wind, sun and sand protection, plus for mopping your brow)
Swimsuits (just in case there’s a pool, lake or oasis in sight)
Dust-proof camera
Moisturizer (big time!)

Ski or Snowboarding Trip

After two long paragraphs in the tropics and desert, a trip to a ski lodge sounds pretty refreshing to me. Of course, this list should work for any wintry destination, so long as you take into account rental of ice skates, skis or whatever equipment you lovebirds need to ideally frolic in the snow. Remember, before you frolic, plan to dress in layers. It’s the best way to stay warm and comfortable, plus you can peel down to just the right layer in order to enjoy the hot chocolate or coffee nudge back at the lodge.

Long underwear (they have great and very attractive silk and synthetic long johns available these days)
Shirts and turtlenecks
Snow suit or skiwear
Scarves and hats and gloves (thermal, if you’ll need them)
Lots of good, warm, moisture-wicking socks
Sunscreen (you can get a vicious burn from the sun reflecting off the snow)
Lip balm containing sunscreen
Whatever indoor clothes you’ve chosen, including the dressy dresses and suits for evenings out or at the resort or lodge
Sunglasses and goggles, plus anti-fog wipes
Handkerchief
Water-resistant camera
Street boots and shoes
Swimsuits (if there is a spa or indoor pool available)
Moisturizer

Adventure Honeymoon

There are so many possible adventure honeymoons, I hesitate to even mention them; your travel agent and particular destination and travel package will determine most of what you‘ll need to be properly outfitted. However, here are a few items you may need, regardless of where your adventure takes you.

Comfortable backpack
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Camera (designed for the conditions you’ll be in)
Hiking boots (pre-broken-in) and/or swim shoes
Sun hat
Lip balm
Insect repellant
Moisture-wicking socks
Cotton clothing
Binoculars
Compass (or GPD)
First aid kit
Moisturizer (always, always moisturizer)

Again, for any journey, but for an adventure honeymoon in particular, check with your tour guide or travel expert for a complete list, plus a heads up on what is and isn’t appropriate at your honeymoon destination. Happy packing! As ever, if you have any advice you’d like to pass along, or questions on packing or anything else travel- or honeymoon-related, just drop me a line at honeymoon.life tips.com.

Yours for TheBigDay,

Jill

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