Happy Christmas week, y’all! I can’t believe we are just a few days away from the holiday. I’m really looking forward to relaxing and spending time with family over the next few days! On Friday Nick and I are heading to Aruba with my family and I couldn’t be more excited! Since we are all older, we have chosen to go on a trip as a family instead of exchanging big gifts for the past few years! We always have the best time & make new memories, which is better than any gift!
Since the holiday season can be a bit chaotic, I have been trying to make my packing list so that I’m not running around attempting to pack at the last minute! I have almost everything packed for our trip, so today I thought I would share my packing list with y’all!
I’ll be signing off for a few days to spend time with family & friends, so wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! I am so grateful for this space, this community & the friends and connections I have made with you all over the past 8 years! Wishing you all lots of happiness as we end the year and begin a new one! xo
The Packing List: Aruba
- PRINTED MIDI DRESS | This dress is part of the Sail to Sable resort collection and I think it’s adorable!
- CLARE V. CROSSBODY BAG | This is one of my favorite bags to take on vacation! It’s small, easy to pack and holds the essentials!
- BOOKS | I’m having the hardest time narrowing down what books I want to take! We will be gone for seven days so I’m hoping to be able to read quite a bit. I’m bringing ARCs (advanced reader copies) of American Dirt, You Are Not Alone & Big Lies in a Small Town with me, along with a few others!
- SONY A5100 CAMERA | This is a great travel camera to bring! It’s lightweight and it has wifi capabilities, meaning you can send the photos straight to your phone!
- MZ WALLACE METRO TOTE | This is hands down my favorite tote to use as a carry on when traveling! It’s so light (weighs almost nothing!) and can hold EVERYTHING! I always joke that it’s my Mary Poppins bag because it holds so much and never feels heavy or full!
- LESPORTSAC COMPACT BAG | I always toss this bag inside my carryon to keep everything a bit more organized. it has two outside pockets for the things I need to quickly grab.
- MADEWELL BEACH TOTE | This tote folds up flat, so it’s easy to pack. I like that it has shoulder straps and top handles. It can hold a lot for a day at the beach!
- BLACK MIDI COVERUP | I got these a few years ago and I love it! It allows you to look put together if you happen to walk to grab lunch from the beach or pool.
- SUPERGOOP SUNSCREEN | I have been wearing Supergoop since about 2015 and I can’t say enough great things about the brand. I never burn & I love the way this sunscreen smells!
- TURQUOISE TASSEL EARRINGS | You can’t go wrong with a fun pair of statement earrings!
- GREEN SWIMSUIT COVERUP | I love how colorful this coverup is! it comes in a few different color ways here.
- STRIPED ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT | I can’t get over how cute this swimsuit is!! I love the colors in it!
- LIGHT BLUE EMBROIDERED MIDI DRESS | This is such an easy dress to throw on while on vacation!
- KAREN WALKER SUNGLASSES | I always bring a few pair of sunglasses with me on vacation & these are always included.
- PRINTED SWING DRESS | This dress is so cute in person & I love that it can be worn casually or dressed up a bit.
- SAM EDELMAN GOLD SANDALS | These sandals go with everything and they are so comfortable to walk around in.
- AGOLDE SHORTS | I didn’t understand the hype of these shorts until I put them on. I wore them all last summer and really love them! I have the Dee Ultra High Rise version and love the longer length.
- ANEMONE PINK EARRINGS | I thought these were such fun earrings!
- RHINESTONE STRAP SANDALS | As soon as I saw these I added them to my cart! They’ll be cute with shorts and dresses alike.
- STONEY CLOVER LANE SPF CASE | This SPF case is great to store all fo your sunscreen and keep your beach bag organized.
- LEOPARD PRINT SKIRT | This skirt is such a great find. It’s affordable and will be perfect for vacation. I like that I could also pair it with a sweat and booties for winter too!
- WRAP ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT | I ordered this swimsuit for our trip and I can’t get over how nice it is for the price. It’s also extremely flattering and comes in 2 other colors.
- LEOPARD PRINT HEADBAND | I have heard it’s a bit windy in Aruba, so I’m bringing a few headbands to keep my hair out of my face.
- WHITE SWIM COVERUP | This $20 coverup is one that I bring with me anytime I’m heading somewhere warm! It looks so much nicer than it’s price tag!
I love that you guys take a trip together versus giving gifts – Such a fun way to spend the holidays! Love everything on your packing list, it’s making me want to plan a warm vacation.
Merry Christmas!!
Rachel
We’ve talked about doing this too! I’d love to take a trip instead of give gifts – hopefully next year <3 Have so much fun in Aruba!
Lizzie
Aruba sounds amazing! Have so much fun! I have my eye on that olive green one-piece!
Ah have such a great time!! You packed some pretty cute items!
Aruba has a such a nice weather. Loved these picks! Enjoy the holidays! Merry Christmas
Aw that’s so nice that you’re doing a family trip! Youll LOVE Aruba, I go every year it’s the best! I’ve actually got a bunch of blog posts if you’re interested on the best restaurants, the best things to do etc!
Lee
How wonderful. I was in Aruba over July 4th and now can’t wait to go back next year again. Have fun!
Omg have so much fun and hope you plan to see the flamingos!!
Perfect pics!! Now I need to book a trip to get away asap lol xoxo sarah