Getting ready for vacation is always a bit stressful. In an effort to make it less stressful, we have created a packing list specifically for a Resort Vacation In Mexico. Beware, there is some sarcastic humor mixed in. Sorry, but a straight list was too boring.
PASSPORTS PASSPORTS PASSPORTS
You do NOT want to get to the airport and realize your passports are at home that is an hour round trip away.
The Packing List for Mexico
Okay, now that’s settled, here is a table of items with smart alec comments and / or explanations
| Clothing | “Helpful Comments and Bad Humor” | Electronics / Entertainment | “Helpful Comments and Bad Humor” |
| 2 swimsuits | One dries while you use the other. | Phone / phone charger | |
| Beachwear | Bluetooth speaker | ||
| Sandals | Or flipflops if you don’t mind plantar fasciitis | Kindle and / or books | NOT work related |
| Shorts and tops /shirts | Camera | For both of us that still use it. And I will sell mine as soon as I can get a galaxy s22 ultra | |
| One pair nice pants or a nice skirt | You can wear more than once | Extra camera battery and SD card | |
| Two nice tops/shirts for nicer dinners out | More if you are dining fancy every night | SD card for camera | In case you missed it before. |
| One pair long pants and sweatshirt / sweater or jacket | It can get cool and breezy in the evening | Accoutrements | Whatever that means |
| Resort wear shoes and socks | Toiletries | I won’t even try to help with that | |
| Underwear | Medications | See our blog post on which medications to take to mexico | |
| Above the Neck | Hair Dryer | `NO. Any decent resort has them | |
| Tropical hat | Get protected from the sun and look cool | Curling Iron/ flattening iron | Can’t you just be happy with what God gave you? Just kidding. |
| Sunglasses | |||
| Reading glasses | Credit cards | Make sure you don’t have a foreign transaction fee | |
| Work out clothes / running shoes/ fitness watch | At least pretend you’ll exercise | ATM card | The best way to get pesos. Bank ATM only. Check our blog post on money in Mexico for details |
| Work Laptop | Or be brave and leave it home | Super glue | Mostly to treat minor cuts |
| Frisbee / pickle ball paddles/balls | Or other sports items | Goggles | For laps or ocean swimming |
| Drivers License | If you plan to rent a car |
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All you vacaton / Mexico experts, please add your comments and suggestions. So there you have it, a packing list for your resort vacation in Mexico.
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