All Inclusive Resort Packing Checklist, Tips & Hacks: Must Bring Items for a Beach Vacation

Here are my top tips and hacks for what to pack for an all inclusive resort vacation. This beach vacation checklist includes a few of my must-pack items so that you don't forget anything, save money, and hopefully help you not to over-pack so that you don't bring unnecessary items to haul around with you.
We cover bag hacks, outfits, towel clips, hats, sunglasses hacks and
Whether you're traveling to Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Jamaica, Punta Cana or anywhere in the Caribbean, here are my top tips about what to pack for an all inclusive resort vacation.
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Chapters:
0:07 Beach bag as a carry-on
0:26 What to Pack in Carry-on
0:55 Floaties
1:22 Sunglasses Hack
2:37 Towel Clips
3:07 The Right Hat
3:49 Dress Codes
4:45 Sun Stick
5:21 Passport Protection
6:06 Tipping Tips
6:43 A Few More Items
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[@alysmalls]

I made a part 2! Most people miss these 11 Items to pack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH7WXnpuh7WfnNE

[@andywildman9401]

Hey Aly smalls thanks for telling me about the video I'm off to Caribe princess deluxe Puna Cana in march 11th till 26th I've started my shopping I've already got my closed up shoes few collared shirts so far I'm doing my main clothes shopping in Feb I'm going on my own so will I be ok on my own

[@andywildman9401]

I heard you should bring tumbler with you cause I heard they don't fill them up it's small they spill them

[@andywildman9401]

Add me as a friend so we can keep in touch?

[@Joy-mm3cz]

Love the stick sunscreen and inflatable pool float. I’m going to order both.

[@sylviarios5389]

What a great idea of the floaties for the pool. We’re going to Tulum in May god willing and we love the pool but we need something to hang on to this is an awesome idea. Great video thanks

[@estherdelgado1167]

Thank you so much. My husband have done alot of traveling but your tips are very helpful!!!

[@isabellarf11]

Thank you so much! My family and I are going to Mackinac next week and this will definitely help us out! ❤

[@mallorybair1004]

Wow!! Thank you for these tips!! A lot of videos are the same packing tips, but you had a ton that I hadn’t thought of!

[@thedang4phim]

Thank you thank you thank you! It's a great video with useful tips. It's perfect for my upcoming Cancun trip.

[@xxabsxx31]

Really helpful thank you 👏🏻

[@sf3413]

This is so great! Perfect advice for cruise vaca's as well!!! Thank you!

[@douglasleodori2411]

See you in February Aruba! Thanks for the heads up!

[@cmbooks2000]

This is great! I just returned from cruising the Mexican Riviera and think all inclusive resorts is more my style. Love your channel!

[@alysmalls]

Thanks for your comments! I really love all-inclusives, but I'm curious to try out a cruise, I've never done it!

[@Canadiangal1970]

Love your hacks and tips.My hubby and I are going away next Month and will certainly will be using your suggestions and checklist. Thanks again!!

[@alysmalls]

Glad it helped! Have a great vacation Tiina :)

[@kazzyburton196]

Thanks fro the useful tips; I’m going to Puerto Vallarta this year, from England, so I watched this with interest. Thanks again for sharing.

[@alysmalls]

Thanks for watching! Have an amazing trip!!

[@chiparnold8456]

Agree on the sunglasses especially! The resort will have sunglasses, but at a steep price!

[@glamourgirl1962]

The floatie tip and link are invaluable!!! Thank you.

[@alysmalls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

I love going to the beach especially now that its summer, its the perfect weather! Thought of sharing the bag that I have been using since then, its the best bag. It is from Nomad Lance!

[@missmayflower]

Your personal item tote should always have a zipper. Things can drop out of that open top under the seat or in the taxi or you could be pickpocketed.

[@kennyrichey3238]

Great tips for an all inclusive resort trip! Planning on going back to Turks & Caicos & Could have used a few of these ideas the first time. 2 pair of sunglasses.😎👍

[@alysmalls]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped. Enjoy your next trip :)

[@sapnavishwanath]

Going to Egypt!! I found this quite helpful even though I’m a kid- THANKS

[@racheljones3697]

Fantastic tips !! Thank you 🌴🍹

[@shellmyers4872]

OMG I loved your video - - I bought almost everything in the video LOL ❤❤💝💖💖💖

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks Aly, so helpful!

[@patwilkinson2182]

Thanks for the sunscreen tip

[@notenoughholidays]

Heading to Fiji on a very short notice break, thanks for some great tips 😊

[@_musiclover_]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@missalove07]

Very helpful!! Thank you

[@vindee4187]

Amazing, thank you!

[@ShelbyA2LA]

Great info!

[@cshank2637]

Omg this was so helpful. I have never been on an inclusive trip so now I'm ready! Lol

[@alysmalls]

Have fun!

[@duckspond-douglasslade5054]

Wow! Those floaties look awesome, gettin some for sure!!! Sunscreen in a stick!!?? Cool!!! Didn't even know they had that. Another good tip to go with paying tips in local currency is to use local currency everywhere you go.. I found that to be the cheapest way to pay. The exchange you get everywhere is to their benefit and not yours, of course. So paying with pesos is way easier and easy on the brain converting too, lol. Great video, cheers!!!

[@alysmalls]

totally agree! thanks for the tip :)

[@karinakosykh1824]

Thank you! Last time I was in All inclusive resort I was missing exactly those things. I’d like to add reusable water bottles to the list

[@alysmalls]

great tip!

[@chrisinnes2128]

That depends on the country you are in as in some countries you can't drink the tap water

[@JohannaEarthlyRamos]

Thanks!!

[@Amarkiable]

Thank you!!!

[@krystinaremon2416]

Those rose gold sunglasses are so cute!! I like to get $5 sunglasses from 5 below.

[@alysmalls]

good plan!

[@joyc5498]

Wonderful content. Love your vibrant personality.

[@alysmalls]

Thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@ScottLara]

Great tips!

[@charm8167]

I like to bring a few adjustable mattress straps to hold the beach towel in place just clip around the back of your lounger. No more towels blowing off down the beach.

[@charm8167]

They are better than sun-bed clips and they last years.

[@Joy-W777]

I put passport in baggie. Cheap and works.

[@Timetravel1111]

Great intro yes I have had that feeling where I forgot something and that’s why I was looking for videos so I can be prepared and make sure I have the most important items. Passport and ID swimsuit to pair of underwear one dress 👗 minimum shorts 🩳 tank! And sombrero!! 👒 ohh shoes 👟 😊

[@alysmalls]

As long as you have those essentials you're good!

[@christopherklein8434]

I just ordered the floaties... Hot tip thanks!

[@ohlauren18]

The ones from this video? What are they called I can't find them on Amazon 😂

[@kingsleyosei4889]

Thank you.

[@pharmdee1]

This was great! Thanks!!

[@alysmalls]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debracook8859]

Thank you Aly…great tips. I use a strong ziplock for my credentials.

[@Timetravel1111]

2:05 sunglasses 🕶 ha ha great modeling!!

[@shelcheese8344]

In Canada you can order Mexican pesos and US from your bank a couple of weeks ahead, and request small bills.

[@markrayfield5766]

Looks like Grand Palladium Vallarta . Cheers 🍻

[@Youngone78]

I think so too! Excited, bc I’m going next week!

[@kevink3461]

Do you have a video on top all inclusive resorts in PV? Thanks for the vids.

[@alysmalls]

I haven't done a video comparing all the top resorts, but we had a lovely time at the Grand Palladium Vallarta here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3y4ZnWChreMf6M

[@mariagents9575]

Omg yea my husband looses a pair every trip and always the Ray-Ban or Oakley makes me so mad . Marshall’s is my go to so I can get hats sunglasses

[@alexiagautier2383]

I am going to use mexican pesos for what I have left but will also be bringing USD. I saw some pointers about new bills (my local bank has mentioned since the pandemic they have not really received new bills). I am worried the older smaller change will not be sufficient due to not being crisp and some with some ink markings or someone writing on them.What are your thoughts?

[@charisselavell4119]

Love the chair clips. Where is your bag from?

[@alysmalls]

to be honest, i can't remember! i've had it for years!!

[@user-bv9ll2hl4j]

Thanks

[@alysmalls]

Thanks J P ☺️

[@lifetakesflight]

How do you recommend getting pesos and get the best exchange rate?

[@lovemeg5186]

I am loving the videos.I feel like I am living vicariously through them. Thank you Aly for your amazing channel! Nutmeg1983

[@alysmalls]

Awww thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@DreamGirl650]

S Ii nglasses, hat, sunscreen, cash. Got it.

[@vwondell]

Hi 👋 thank you so much for the tips...We are going to cancun in April what are the covid restrictions? Going to mexico and coming back to florida..Florida.. Do we need proof of vaccination or just negative test? Thanks 😊

[@alysmalls]

Hi! Masking is still required in public areas, but other than that you should be fine. No negative test or proof of vaccination required to enter Mexico. To go back home to Florida, you will need a negative viral test (rapid antigen) within one day of travel, so basically the day before departure.

[@Timetravel1111]

👒 I take a rope or ribbon and my husband actually did it for me but he did talk to the job but holes on the side and then wrap it around underneath the chin I hate having to worry in a fly off

[@wyattandsicilysadventure]

So cool! We also have a travel channel! For family fun and stayed at Nickelodean Punta Cana and Riu Bambu!

[@gminhas6834]

Me and my friend are going independent trip to Mexico, can you recommend or suggest the best place to go? Waiting for your reply. Thanks and your videos are awesome knowledgeable and helpful. Gurmeet 🇨🇦

[@alysmalls]

Depends what you're looking for! If I have a better idea of your travel style and what type of vacation you want I can recommend some places

[@monitagunawan5100]

What about if it's a two hour drive holiday

[@peterquartararo3249]

all inclusive has gratuities included.

[@BrittneyDavis]

As soon as you iad pack extra clothed in your carry on!!!!! I knew we were the same lol my travel crew made fun of me until our luggage got lost one time bahahah guess who was ready... now they all do it 🤣🤣

[@heatherdewar4002]

Hi! Cute sunnies, they look just like my ray ban pair. I would rather not bring those in case I lose or break them. Can you please link the ones you are wearing from Amazon?!

[@alysmalls]

Hi Heather, here you go: amzn.to/3vVUJ38 - all items are also linked in the video description. Hope you find a pair you like :)

[@BaileyNendick]

Which resort and town is featured in this video? It looks gorgeous!

[@alysmalls]

Hi Bailey, this was shot at the Grand Palladium Vallarta, about 35 minutes outside of Puerto Vallarta - I have a full video tour of the resort on my channel if you're interested!

[@BaileyNendick]

@@alysmalls my boyfriend and I are working our way through your videos today! Thanks so much!

[@chadrud]

Poor Chris losing his glasses, but I feel his pain so I will be using that tip on cheap glasses

[@ontariohiddenpearls]

Hey Aly - which resort is this? It looks beautiful!!

[@alysmalls]

Grand Palladium Vallarta

[@danacleveland3027]

OK, what brand and where did you get that adorable classy carry-on beach bag?

[@alysmalls]

Amazon, the link to my brown bag is in the video description!

[@ashwinraghunath4453]

how much is a decent tip to give in Cancun ?

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

Hello i have a question for you i have much the same hat that i am bringing to Jamaica, how do i pack a hat?

[@alysmalls]

I wore mine on the plane and then placed it under the seat. You can also pack it in your suitcase by placing it upside down and then filling it with soft items so it doesn't squish

[@StephanieGrace19]

* bring cash and don’t go to the atms (unless it is at a bank). A LOT of atms in Mexico have skimmers in touristy areas. (Learned this from my friend who lives there full time)

[@alysmalls]

Great tip - I included this exact comment in my Mexico travel tips video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5Wzn6lqhqefoLc

[@ollielolliel.o.l.9284]

We’re going to Cancun in June. I’d like more info on tipping. Where did you get currency? In the US? How much do you recommend? What’s the %?

[@alysmalls]

I have a video called: Useful Mexico Travel Tips 2023: Practical Advice - Money, Bathrooms, Sim Cards, Bartering kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5Wzn6lqhqefoLc - I get pesos at an ATM and tip 20-30 pesos per drink and 15% for meals. If you're staying at an AI, maybe 200 per meal.

[@liannakeller2944]

The husband losing his raybans is a whole vibe

[@alysmalls]

lol

[@yegheieu]

From my understanding they much prefer we just gove them the US dollar, and that its not a big deal

[@peterquartararo3249]

Most of the resorts at Punta Cana have gratuities included! I only bring money to tip the bartenders.

[@sandrienpollaris3925]

Please read the rules of your airline/airport though because most airports in Europe do count sticks as a liquid!

[@alysmalls]

Oh good tip - I haven't had an issue in North America, so thank you for that!

[@someoneelse.2252]

Microwave......?

[@Tigerist]

they love the American dollar it's accepted everywhere

[@missmayflower]

It’s really rude to tip in foreign currency. Those people work long hours six days a week. It’s a real hardship for them to spend their day off standing in the long lines at the bank to change the money. If you give them pesos, they can use it right away, anywhere. If you go off the resort, you’re see the long lines at the banks.

[@J.gwenhwyfar]

I would NOT be in a pool when there is a BEACH steps away.

[@missmayflower]

The Pacific Ocean beaches are often way too rough with undertow and often full of jellyfish and alligators. No joke.

[@pkswty]

It’s nice to switch between the two depending on what you’re looking for that day. Some of those pools can be super nice 😎 especially when it’s a windy day

[@Imari-ib4qe]

Well what if you have sensitive skin like me