- Keep a T-shirt, shorts and your swimmers, essential toiletries, contact lenses and glasses, any special medication required, your travel documents and money in your carry-on bag just in case your main bag is delayed or doesn’t arrive on the same day.
- Pack any batteries in your carry-on baggage.
- Bring a basic First Aid Kit as infections can spread fast in the tropical heat and humidity. Even the smallest cut requires immediate attention.
Packing Guideline
- Light clothing – shorts, t-shirts
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Beach towel, swim suit and rash shirt
- Sarong and reef shoes, comfortable walking shoes if required
- Dry bag – for boat trips
- Camera, film / memory card, battery charger
- Power / electrical / usb adaptor
- Wind jacket, long pants and long shirt to protect against mosquitos at dusk and also for when entering culturally sensitive areas
- Reusable water bottle
First Aid Kit Guideline
- Band Aids, bandages
- Antiseptic cream, liquid or swipes
- Aqua Ear
- Sudafed and anti-histamine tablets
- Malaria tablets (if required for your destination)
- Insect repellent with DEET, anti-itch cream
- Paracetamol tablets, anti-inflammatory tablets
- Lomotil
- Rehydration salts / tablets
- Any required prescription medications (with a letter from your doctor)