After vacationing in the Maldives, I came up with 5 MUST HAVES when traveling to the Maldives (or really any vacation destination where the main goal is just relaxing in the sun!)

1. Swimsuits (plenty!)… The only thing I wore all day/everyday! No other clothing is needed, except when traveling to and from the airport.

2. Snorkel Equipment… In the Maldives, snorkeling is a must! Snorkel equipment can be rented from the resort, but I recommend spending the rental fee on buying your own pair. It’s not only more convenient, but also more hygienic.

3. Water Bottle… Invest in a thermal water bottle that can keep liquids cold for hours! Fill your bottle with ice in the morning. Since bottled water is usually free, you’ll always have ice cold water at your finger tips. I recommend purchasing our Top Choice Athletics Water Bottle! 4. Bluetooth Speaker… Most days you’ll spend time relaxing by your private pool, and there’s nothing like having your favorite music playing in the background.

5. Games… I prefer card games (i.e. spades and uno) because they’re easy to pack. But pack your favorite game to enjoy some nice, healthy competition while passing the time and enjoying company.

These are my 5 top packing tips… Give me your top 5 in the comments below!