Travel - What to Pack for Cuba

As I have an eventful night planned tonight (as it is now past midnight) I won't have time to pack any other time than now. I ALWAYS pack last minute so this is considered "in advance" for me.  To help me out, I made a list on my iPhone throughout the day and pulled everything together on my bed before playing tetris and shoving it all in my luggage.

Just wanted to go over some essentials and tips when packing for all-inclusive trips down south. First and foremost is comfortable clothing and footwear. I love shorts for the summer paired with a simple pair of flip flops - super easy, super comfortable and super chic =) Below I have some of my go-to pairs of shorts and a simple pair of navy Tkees flip flops.  Paired with some fun, colourful, summer tanks or tees will be sure to be an easy go-to look. 

(From top to bottom - white denim shorts from Forever 21, blue destroyed denim shorts from Hollister, white casual shorts from American Eagle and casual print shorts from H&M)

Like most girls I will find any excuse to buy a new cute bikini (for this trip I bought like four new sets). It's always safe to match but don't be afraid to mix and match especially with bright colours! Pack your favourite set of shades, beach towel and beach bag to carry all your poolside necessities. Of course that includes sunscreen, band aids and hand sanitizer. When choosing sunscreen, try to get a non-oil based one for your face so you don't clog up your pores. Make sure you re-apply sunscreen every 30-60 minutes to prevent looking like a lobster. Bring some after-sun lotion just in case you do get a little red after being out in the sun all day.

Other things you may want to bring:

• a nice summer dress for a la carte meals where a dress code is usually in effect 
• a good book to read while by the poolside or by the beach
• sneakers for excursions that may include longer walks
• a face towel - not all resorts provide one apparently
• a camera to capture all the fun moments 
• a power converter for your electronics 
• your PASSPORT and TICKETS! 

CUBA ONLY: 

• exchange your money at the resort; don't bring US currency as you will get charged an extra 5-10% fee
• exchange money as you need it as you won't be able to convert it back to Canadian after if you have leftovers
• remember to save 25-30 Cuban Convertible Pesos to pay at the airport - they call it the "Exit Fee"

Time to shove all my stuff into my luggage...Off to Blau Varadero Resort in T-Minus 27 hours! See you all in a week! 

Karennn

xoxo