Dreary winter weather always has me dreaming of a beach vacation! I know many of you are feeling the same way, so I thought I would find some items to pack if you’re heading somewhere tropical, like a resort or cruise.

I know many of you take a mid-winter trip, so whether you are counting down the days to your flight or just dreaming of warm spring and summer weather, this post has a ton of pieces you’ll love!

Before you dive in and start shopping, I wanted to share a few other helpful vacation posts that you may want to look at. Keep in mind that I wrote these last year and will update them soon! But the majority of the links still work.

• Best Face Sunscreens
• Best Self Tanners for the Perfect Glow
• Best Vacation Hats on Amazon
• Best Cover-ups for the Beach and Pool
• Swimsuits for Women Over 40
• Best Jewelry Finds for Vacation

Resortwear Dresses

I am a big fan of packing dresses for vacations because they are versatile. Dresses can be worn to dinner, exploring the ship or resort, over your swimsuit as a cover-up, etc. When shopping for vacation, I usually look for bright colors and fun patterns.

• Maxi dresses like this stunning floral print (in hot pink) or this smocked tie-strap (in lake blue or burnt brick) are perfect for wearing to dinner with your favorite sandals or wedges.
• Mini dresses like this hot pink tiered mini dress or this belted dress (in pink) can double as a cover-up or be worn on their own. Throw it over your swimsuit to go grab lunch or browse in a local shop!
• Try a midi dress if you don’t love showing so much leg! I love this one.
• A tee shirt dress like this one paired with your favorite casual sneaker and a light jacket is the perfect recipe for an effortless and comfortable travel outfit.

Tops & Bottoms

I love bringing tops and bottoms that I can mix and match depending on what activity we choose to do each day while we are on a trip! I usually bring a pair of denim and white shorts, white pants, jeans, and a skirt for bottoms. These are good base items that I know will pair well with all of my tops.

• I always bring my favorite camisole. It pairs so well with shorts, pants, and skirts!
• I love fun tops like this one and this one!
• I am a fan of packing skirts because they are easy to dress up or down. I love this one, and it looks great with sneakers, sandals, or wedges!
• If I know I’m going to be doing a lot of active things like hiking, playing golf, etc., then I know I need to bring some activewear like this tennis skirt and tennis shoes.
• These shorts are great!

Shoes & Accessories to Pack

Accessories are a fun and easy way to add some personality to your outfits on vacation because they don’t take up a lot of room in your luggage.

• This pair of sunglasses look much more expensive than they are (under $15!).
• These earrings are perfect for a resort!
• I love these sandals; they can be paired with so many outfits!
• This clutch is perfect for dinner, and you can toss it into your beach or pool bag during the daytime.
• Don’t forget a pair of wedges in case you decide to go to a dressier restaurant!

Swimsuits for Vacation

I love one-piece swimsuits because I think they are so classic and flattering!

• This swimsuit has such a fun neckline!
• This is one of my go-to swimsuits.
• If you’re looking for a fun pattern, you’ll love this one.

 

Beauty For the Heart™–The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 19:1

Truth: We need to develop eyes to see God throughout our day. He will give us glimpses through the beauty of nature, a blooming flower, a glorious sunrise, or a soft snowfall.

We can also put reminders in our home to trigger us to think of God; our favorite Bible sitting by our chair, worship music playing, and even artwork with scripture.

Don’t let a day go by without seeing God at work!

Let your beauty shine from the inside out today!