Past brides: HM 'must haves'

Ladies, what things do you suggest to bring on HM??
Please suggest non clothes items AND clothing items.

For instance, i have lots of 'going out' clothes, but what daytime wear do you suggest??

THANKS

If you're going tropical bring different types of sandals, some that can handle being in the sand. Also, bring things to cover up your bathing suit. SOmething nice and airy. Bring a few differnt bathing suits so you always have a dry one. Bring a few nice dresses for going to dinner and some regular springy dresses that can be used daytime into night.

Bring bug spray!

You may wonder where my head is, but these are MUST HAVES:

IMMODIUM
PEPTO BISMOL (pills better for travelling)
TUMS
Dramamine (and perhaps Compazine) for nausea

Non belly related:
Benadryl
Bacitracin

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Posted by Goldi1021

You may wonder where my head is, but these are MUST HAVES:

IMMODIUM
PEPTO BISMOL (pills better for travelling)
TUMS
Dramamine (and perhaps Compazine) for nausea

Non belly related:
Benadryl
Bacitracin

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Since you are going where we went for our HM, I can testify whole heartedly to these!!!

Also pick up nasal spray. May sound insane, but I had constant nosebleeds on the plane and the first few days of the HM because of the dry air. When I bought some in their gift shop, it ended up being $11!!!!

Also sunscreen of at least 30 or 45. I had on 30 the last day and STILL got burned.

As for during the day, everyone pretty much was casual, bathing suits, tank tops, t-shirts, shorts & flip flops. Don't forget your sunglasses!

Only other thing I can think of is maybe Noxema in case you get burned. But they do supply you with Aloe Vera soap and lotion in your room.

Any questions, feel free to ask!! You're both going to have a blast!

i think my 2 best purchases for the HM were

1) Teva ( or similar) sandals with a hard sole and straps- they're not the most fashionable things at all, but they can stand up to the sand ( and don't flip sand up on your butt like flip flops do! ) you can wear them in the water if you want to while you're snorkeling and stuff, and they can hold up hiking to waterfalls, etc

2) our own snorkeling sets- we got them at target for like $20. they were sort of a pain to pack, but i'm glad we got them...that way we didn't have to use the nasty ones from the resort. also, our resort had little motor boats that we could take out on our own, and we would go 'explore' other islands nearby and go out snorkeling on our own, so i was glad we had our own stuff

Considering you are going to a tropical place, there are some key things you will need!
1) Sunscreen & after sun lotion

2) sandals - flip flops work best on the beach & just hanging out

3) bathing suit cover up & several bathing suits (always have a dry one ready to go)

4) lip balm with sunscreen (you would be surprised how quickly your lips burn)

5) sunhat - this comes in handy especially to keep your head cool & also if you begin to burn on your forehead, you can cover up

6) sunglasses

Medical needs

1) Tums or any antiacids ( you are going to be eating different foods)

2) Advil for headaches & also to allievate the sunburn feeling

3) allergy mediciation - anything over the counter will work!

4) Visine - to help with dry eyes

Others

1) Shout wipes - you never know if you will have a mishap! Chances are, you will not be doing your laundry til you are home

2) travel sewing kit - I had to use ours. One of the buttons fell off my shirt & I had to sew it back on

3) snorkeling equipment - we purchased our own after our last cruise. I got grossed out when I used a mask & snorkel that someone else used (even though it was disinfected)

4) wrinkle release spray - you would be amazed at how some things can wrinkle with being in the suitcase...

5) Travel iron - I always carry mine (even if a room has it)

I hope these helped!!!

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Posted by Goldi1021

You may wonder where my head is, but these are MUST HAVES:

IMMODIUM
PEPTO BISMOL (pills better for travelling)
TUMS
Dramamine (and perhaps Compazine) for nausea

Non belly related:
Benadryl
Bacitracin

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You sound just like my FH!!!

Here is the list I worked off of (got i off some board) but customized for our trip:

Honeymoon Packing List
In Your Carry On Bag:

Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
Passport/visas/driver's license
Credit cards (take only those you'll need)
Hotel/theater reservation fax confirmations
Photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (leave the copies in the room safe or the hotel's main safe if there isn't one in your room)
Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)
Contraception
Light sweater (for the plane, which can get cold)

HER things to pack (this is enough for a week - adjust for a different duration if needed, and for destination, activities, season):

1 pair jeans or khakis (for casual evenings that may be chillier than days)
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
1 nice sundress
1 evening cocktail dress
1 nice cardigan-style sweater (for chilly restaurants)
4 casual shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs, etc.)
2 pairs shorts
2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
1 swimsuit cover-up (pareos work great and can double as a shawl in the evenings)
1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals (you may wind up walking a bit if you go sightseeing)
1 pair evening shoes/sandals
1 evening purse
Extra socks and underwear
Bras (don't forget a strapless one if you've packed a top or dress that needs it)
Accessories (scarves and jewelry to 'stretch' your wardrobe)

HIS things to pack (again, adjust for trip duration, destination, activities, season):

1 pair jeans or khakis
1 pair nice slacks
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
4 casual shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)
2 pairs shorts
2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts
1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)
1 tie (rolled up it won't take up much room, some restaurants require them)
2 swimsuit
1 pair comfortable walking shoes or sandals
1 pair nice shoes - even black sneakers can look good with slack & a sportcoat
Extra socks and underwear

For Both of you:

Camera (disposable cameras are much more expensive at vacation spots)
Extra film or memory for digital cameras
Sunscreen and lip balm
Sunglasses
Sun hat or baseball cap
Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read)
A canvas beach bag or lightweight daypack (you'll want something big enough to hold a bottle of water, your camera & sunscreen, etc.)
Guidebook (but you may not need the whole book - you can just tear out pages for only what you're interested in)

Basic Toiletries (remember - use travel-sized containers whenever possible):

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Cosmetics
Make-up remover
Cotton balls and swabs
Comb/brush
Hair gel/spray
Nail file/clippers/emory file
Shaving cream
Razors
Hair accessories - clips, headbands, etc.
Buy or pack a small first-aid kit that contains:
* Insect repellent (and anti-itch cream for the bugs that break through)
* Band-Aids
* Aspirin
* Antacid
* Antihistamine
* Diarrhea medicine
* Motion sickness medicine
* Aloe vera
* Tampons/pads (besides the expense, they can be hard to find outside the US)
Shampoo and conditioner
Body lotion
Shower cap

Convenient Extras (nice to have, but not necessary):

Ziploc bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)
Earplugs
Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)
Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion
Visine
1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach
Compact umbrella or rain ponchos

Very Important - Leave these items with family or close friends before you go:

Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers
Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts

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Posted by jeanla4c

Here is the list I worked off of (got i off some board) but customized for our trip:

Honeymoon Packing List
In Your Carry On Bag:

Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
Passport/visas/driver's license
Credit cards (take only those you'll need)
Hotel/theater reservation fax confirmations
Photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (leave the copies in the room safe or the hotel's main safe if there isn't one in your room)
Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)
Contraception
Light sweater (for the plane, which can get cold)

HER things to pack (this is enough for a week - adjust for a different duration if needed, and for destination, activities, season):

1 pair jeans or khakis (for casual evenings that may be chillier than days)
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
1 nice sundress
1 evening cocktail dress
1 nice cardigan-style sweater (for chilly restaurants)
4 casual shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs, etc.)
2 pairs shorts
2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
1 swimsuit cover-up (pareos work great and can double as a shawl in the evenings)
1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals (you may wind up walking a bit if you go sightseeing)
1 pair evening shoes/sandals
1 evening purse
Extra socks and underwear
Bras (don't forget a strapless one if you've packed a top or dress that needs it)
Accessories (scarves and jewelry to 'stretch' your wardrobe)

HIS things to pack (again, adjust for trip duration, destination, activities, season):

1 pair jeans or khakis
1 pair nice slacks
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
4 casual shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)
2 pairs shorts
2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts
1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)
1 tie (rolled up it won't take up much room, some restaurants require them)
2 swimsuit
1 pair comfortable walking shoes or sandals
1 pair nice shoes - even black sneakers can look good with slack & a sportcoat
Extra socks and underwear

For Both of you:

Camera (disposable cameras are much more expensive at vacation spots)
Extra film or memory for digital cameras
Sunscreen and lip balm
Sunglasses
Sun hat or baseball cap
Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read)
A canvas beach bag or lightweight daypack (you'll want something big enough to hold a bottle of water, your camera & sunscreen, etc.)
Guidebook (but you may not need the whole book - you can just tear out pages for only what you're interested in)

Basic Toiletries (remember - use travel-sized containers whenever possible):

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Cosmetics
Make-up remover
Cotton balls and swabs
Comb/brush
Hair gel/spray
Nail file/clippers/emory file
Shaving cream
Razors
Hair accessories - clips, headbands, etc.
Buy or pack a small first-aid kit that contains:
* Insect repellent (and anti-itch cream for the bugs that break through)
* Band-Aids
* Aspirin
* Antacid
* Antihistamine
* Diarrhea medicine
* Motion sickness medicine
* Aloe vera
* Tampons/pads (besides the expense, they can be hard to find outside the US)
Shampoo and conditioner
Body lotion
Shower cap

Convenient Extras (nice to have, but not necessary):

Ziploc bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)
Earplugs
Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)
Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion
Visine
1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach
Compact umbrella or rain ponchos

Very Important - Leave these items with family or close friends before you go:

Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers
Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts

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WOW!!! That's quite a list! Thanks!

Great list everyone and AWESOME suggestions

Please keep em coming

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Posted by aliwnec10

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Posted by jeanla4c

Here is the list I worked off of (got i off some board) but customized for our trip:

Honeymoon Packing List
In Your Carry On Bag:

Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
Passport/visas/driver's license
Credit cards (take only those you'll need)
Hotel/theater reservation fax confirmations
Photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (leave the copies in the room safe or the hotel's main safe if there isn't one in your room)
Prescription medicine (in the original bottle)
Contraception
Light sweater (for the plane, which can get cold)

HER things to pack (this is enough for a week - adjust for a different duration if needed, and for destination, activities, season):

1 pair jeans or khakis (for casual evenings that may be chillier than days)
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
1 nice sundress
1 evening cocktail dress
1 nice cardigan-style sweater (for chilly restaurants)
4 casual shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs, etc.)
2 pairs shorts
2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)
1 swimsuit cover-up (pareos work great and can double as a shawl in the evenings)
1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals (you may wind up walking a bit if you go sightseeing)
1 pair evening shoes/sandals
1 evening purse
Extra socks and underwear
Bras (don't forget a strapless one if you've packed a top or dress that needs it)
Accessories (scarves and jewelry to 'stretch' your wardrobe)

HIS things to pack (again, adjust for trip duration, destination, activities, season):

1 pair jeans or khakis
1 pair nice slacks
1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)
4 casual shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)
2 pairs shorts
2 polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts
1 sports jacket (for nicer restaurants)
1 tie (rolled up it won't take up much room, some restaurants require them)
2 swimsuit
1 pair comfortable walking shoes or sandals
1 pair nice shoes - even black sneakers can look good with slack & a sportcoat
Extra socks and underwear

For Both of you:

Camera (disposable cameras are much more expensive at vacation spots)
Extra film or memory for digital cameras
Sunscreen and lip balm
Sunglasses
Sun hat or baseball cap
Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read)
A canvas beach bag or lightweight daypack (you'll want something big enough to hold a bottle of water, your camera & sunscreen, etc.)
Guidebook (but you may not need the whole book - you can just tear out pages for only what you're interested in)

Basic Toiletries (remember - use travel-sized containers whenever possible):

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Cosmetics
Make-up remover
Cotton balls and swabs
Comb/brush
Hair gel/spray
Nail file/clippers/emory file
Shaving cream
Razors
Hair accessories - clips, headbands, etc.
Buy or pack a small first-aid kit that contains:
* Insect repellent (and anti-itch cream for the bugs that break through)
* Band-Aids
* Aspirin
* Antacid
* Antihistamine
* Diarrhea medicine
* Motion sickness medicine
* Aloe vera
* Tampons/pads (besides the expense, they can be hard to find outside the US)
Shampoo and conditioner
Body lotion
Shower cap

Convenient Extras (nice to have, but not necessary):

Ziploc bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)
Earplugs
Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)
Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion
Visine
1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach
Compact umbrella or rain ponchos

Very Important - Leave these items with family or close friends before you go:

Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers
Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts

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WOW!!! That's quite a list! Thanks!

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I love this list.... Being saved to notebook!!!

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Posted by kissy27

Considering you are going to a tropical place, there are some key things you will need!
1) Sunscreen & after sun lotion

2) sandals - flip flops work best on the beach & just hanging out

3) bathing suit cover up & several bathing suits (always have a dry one ready to go)

4) lip balm with sunscreen (you would be surprised how quickly your lips burn)

5) sunhat - this comes in handy especially to keep your head cool & also if you begin to burn on your forehead, you can cover up

6) sunglasses

Medical needs

1) Tums or any antiacids ( you are going to be eating different foods)

2) Advil for headaches & also to allievate the sunburn feeling

3) allergy mediciation - anything over the counter will work!

4) Visine - to help with dry eyes

Others

1) Shout wipes - you never know if you will have a mishap! Chances are, you will not be doing your laundry til you are home

2) travel sewing kit - I had to use ours. One of the buttons fell off my shirt & I had to sew it back on

3) snorkeling equipment - we purchased our own after our last cruise. I got grossed out when I used a mask & snorkel that someone else used (even though it was disinfected)

4) wrinkle release spray - you would be amazed at how some things can wrinkle with being in the suitcase...

5) Travel iron - I always carry mine (even if a room has it)

I hope these helped!!!

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YOUR GOOD!!

I forgot my sunglasses!
I suggest a large variety of bathing suits because you might go swimming then do something else and your suit from the morning isnt dry yet...
Bring calamine lotion in case you get bug bites.