If you read my last post, you know that I recently got back from a girls trip to Mexico with my family. For the past few years, I have only been taking a carry-on with me when I travel -- for several reasons. I don't have to deal with the hassle (or the occasional added cost) of checking a bag, I'll never lose my luggage (unless I forget where I leave it) it's easier to navigate through the airport/shuttle/hotel/street & it keeps me from overpacking!
I thought it would be fun to share with you what I packed, so here is a look at what I brought with me on our girls trip to Cabo this year:
I brought 2 dresses for going out. The print dress (pictured below) is so cute & comfortable, I ended up wearing it twice! I love the little details, like the cutouts, which make it a great dress for day or night. This jumpsuit was another outfit I wore to dinner & going out & is another fun, versatile piece.
Packing swimsuits is where I tend to go a tad overboard. I like to have variety in my swimwear & I hate putting on a wet swimsuit! Since swimsuits are what we wear everyday in Cabo, I brought five with me. Four bikinis & this crochet one piece which is so adorable! Not very good for swimming, though ;) I also brought a coverup & this wrap which were great to wear for walking to & from the beach & pool.
I brought 4 pairs of shoes, but I probably could have gotten away with three. A pair of flip-flops for the beach & the pool, a pair of dressier sandals (I love these shoes!) a pair of neutral wedges & some closed toe slip-ons to wear in the airport & plane on traveling days.
Some other clothes I brought were three pairs of shorts, a few tank tops/shirts, a light sweater, a pair of jeans & leggings (these are my favorite), pajamas & a hat.
All of this fit in my carry-on suitcase, in addition to my makeup bags, hair straightener, camera/charger, & an extra purse. I did carry a tote bag with me on the way home because I love to shop & of course had to bring home lots of goodies! :)
Do you like traveling with just a carry-on or do you prefer checking a bag? Let me know in the comments! XOXO