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Hate vacation packing? This will help you pack faster

24 Things You Must Tick on Your Summer Vacation Packing Checklist

What to pack for your summer holidays in 2024? Something new, obliviously! Holidays are the ideal opportunity to try out something new, some more adventurous looks. All in all, who doesn’t want to look good in the photos? At the same time, suitcase space is at a premium, and you need looks that aren’t too precious and that don’t wrinkle. Here is summer vacation packing checklist with what to pack for summer holidays 2024 for minimum fuss and maximum impact.

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Feeling excited about the summer vacation? I bet you are! And I also bet your suitcase isn’t closed yet. In fact, I bet you haven’t even started packing, nor have a packing checklist yet, even though you are leaving soon. Like in a few hours soon! Still, we are not going to panic now! We will pack now. Yes, I’m talking in the plural, because I’m going to help you pack for your summer holidays. Wait, don’t think I will actually fold all your clothes and put them into your Rimowa trunk case. No, no. I’m leaving this easy job for you.

What I will do is write down the summer vacation packing checklist for you. But you will need to bring me some extra paper because the packing list could get long.

SERIOUSLY, I’M HELPING YOU TO PACK FOR SUMMER VACATION THIS YEAR

As said, to do your packing easier this year and to make sure your entire flat fits your Rimowa trunk case, I’m writing down the essential 2024 summer packing checklist for you. List of all the clothes, shoes and accessories you must pack into your baggage in 2024 to be the most stylish and fashion-forward girl on the beach and the street.

And no, I didn’t forget anything. Nevertheless, I made sure to list only the things you will actually need and wear on your 2024 summer holidays. I mean, how else would your suitcase weigh less than 23 kg and you look stylish in the clothes you packed for summer vacation?

After all, we need to reach three very important packing goals: 1) pack everything we need; 2) pack everything we might need, and finally, 3) travel light. Ha, I know; reaching these packing goals seems impossible. But it really isn’t. Just read, and you will see.

WHAT TO PACK FOR 2024 SUMMER HOLIDAYS?

So what to pack for summer vacation 2024? Here is what!

Ps. I actually made more than just one packing checklist. Just in case you are not only spending your summer lying on the most popular and beautiful coast of the Adriatic sea … but also exploring the historical towns by the sea like Venice, Dubrovnik or Piran, like me. Furthermore, going to staycation at home.

So, one summer vacation packing checklist for summer vacation by the sea, another for a weekend getaway to European cities, and one if you are staying at home. Obviously, I didn’t forget you could be going on a beach trip, too. Hence, there’s a packing checklist for a day on the beach, too.

But first, check these chic suitcases and travel bags.

What to pack for your summer holidays in 2024?

Coordinating outfits to match your location is part of the joy of holiday planning. Have where you are going in mind when putting the final touches to your getaway wardrobe.
Crisp cotton will keep you cool under the Santorini sun, and the strappy bikini will make you the most fashionable girl on Mykonos, whilst dinner in Paris calls for an outfit that is perennially chic and European. Here is the ultimate guide to summer destination dressing.

What are summer 2024 travel essentials?

Passport, ID, documents, phone and phone charger, credit cards and wallet, toothbrush, dental floss, and toothpaste, sunblock (spa 50+), sun protection for hair, deodorant and perfume, alcohol antiseptic spray & hand sanitiser, comfortable underwear, fashionable clothesswimwearfashionable summer shoestrendy hair accessoriessunglassesstylish summer hat, capsule beauty bag, hairbrush, shampoo and hair conditioner, vitamins for hair and skin, first-aid kit, plug adapter, umbrella.

SUMMER PACKING CHECKLIST FOR 2024 SUMMER HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA

Now, let us start packing for summer vacations by the sea, shall we? I know the seaside is the first place you want to go right now.

If you plan to spend your 2024 summer vacation sunbathing somewhere on the French Riviera, Italian or Croatian beach or any other beach by the Adriatic Sea, this is what you will need: fashionable swimwear, a trendy cotton dress, a stylish crop toplinen shorts, pretty skirt and wedge espadrilles.

Obviously, you also need a fashionable beach towelsunscreen cream, sunglasses, and a trendy beach bag.

Remember, summer is time to try new things, have fun, eat ice cream, drink cold cocktails and think of nothing else but sun, sea and your new summer love. Don’t forget: mix and match different fashion trends and have fun while wearing them.

Be sure to go through my entire beach vacation packing list.

PACKING LIST FOR SUMMER WEEKEND GETAWAY TO THE EUROPEAN CITIES

Weekend getaways to the European cities are my summer’s “must “. I simply love discovering new towns and also returning to the ones that I have visited before. My favourite summer trio is certainly Paris, London and … Rome.

There is something quite fabulous on the streets of glorious Rome in the summer. I think it’s the infinite Italian passion of life and Bellezza. You will feel it, the moment you will step out of the car and start exploring the city.

Only one tip to make sure you enjoy in la dolce vita … put on something chic yet comfortable, rent a moped and go on a whirlwind journey of the heart, from day to night. And don’t forget … When in Rome, wear what Brunette wears!

Go through my Europe packing list to see what to pack for your future trip to Europe.

PACKING LIST FOR STAYCATION

Staying at home for the summer? OK. You might want to pack for a staycation, just like you would if you were leaving your home for a month or two. Don’t worry, I will help you pack for 2024 staycation, too.

Check my summer staycation packing checklist.

WHEREVER YOU GO – YOU NEED TO PACK THESE ESSENTIALS – SUMMER PACKING CHECKLIST 2024

Ps. Going through this essential summer packing checklist, you can easily figure out what I would take on the lonely island if I could only take three things with me.

  • makeup
  • makeup remover
  • first-aid kit
  • plug adapter
  • umbrella
  • sewing kit

PACKING FOR A WEEKEND IN … MOUNTAINS, DESSERT, COUNTRYSIDE, AT HOME? AND NEED ANOTHER CHECKLIST?

Ps. Your essential summer vacation packing checklist for summer vacations in the mountains, and packing checklist for summer holidays in the countryside is coming up on Brunette from Wall Street soon! So be sure to click on the bell in the bottom red corner (desktop) and sign up for a blog post notification. By the way, what do you do with the packing list once you pack all your stuff and close all the suitcases? Do you throw it away or put it in the bag to make sure you don’t forget anything at the hotel when you have to pack for going back home? Up next: the best summer vacation outfits.