vacation essentials

At this time next week, I will be laying on the beach with the sun on my face and a bubba mug full of deliciousness! It's always a busy time, the week before a vacation so I have been behind on my posting but in the spirit of vacation I thought I would give you a run-down of some of my vacation essentials. From day-to-day necessitites, to fashion must haves, here's a list of what I cannot forget to pack!

* Hot Sauce! I guess this doesn't apply to every to trip I take but I am going to Cuba. While Cuba has beautiful beaches, fun nightlife, cheaper rates than many other carribbean it is not a destination known for it's cuisine. However, I did NOT find the food horrible! I found stuff to eat everyday, and I managed not to get sick the whole week. My biggest complaint about the food was that the majority of it was incredibly bland. This year I'm bringing hot sauce in hopes of making my food a little more enjoyable.

*A Bubba Mug. Thanks to a friend from work, last year I knew to bring myself a bubba mug. When you order drinks at the bar they serve you with small plastic cups, which are equivalent to about two gulps. Not only is a bubba a lifesaver at the beach because it keeps your water cold all day but when you're ready to get your drink on in the evening (or early afternoon) it saves you from multiple trips to the bar which often have long lineups. Cubans keep a slow pace and no one wants to lose their buzz waiting in a line!



*iPod Dock. Pump-up music while you're getting ready to go out at night? Check! Beats for party nights at you resort's nightime bar? Check! Trust me on this one

*Baby Wipes.  This is something I reccommend for any trip. Baby Wipes are great because they have alcohol in them. This means they'll clean your dirty beach feet in a way regular body wash can't. They also work great on clothing for food or makeup spills. Maybe people aren't as messy or accident prone as I am but I always bring them on trips and people are always glad I do!

*Air Freshener. Unless you have your own room, you'll be thankful for this tip.

*High-Waisted Shorts. I can't get enough of high waisted shorts! I think they are the perfect item to be dressed up or down. Put on a denim pair with a loose crop-top to head to the beach and then dress them up at night with a cute tucked in blouse in the evening. I have a denim and a black pair that will definitely be in my suitcase. 

 

 *A Cute flirty Dress. Once again, this item can be dressed up or down. Whether you want to throw it over you bikini and head to the beach or slap on some accesories to give it a nighttime feel, a little dress is a must! Personally I'm a fan of the classic LBD! 

*Last - but definitely NOT least on my list is, 

The Lucky Shirt! 

Good things always happen when I wear this shirt, and I know I don't go on vacation without it! 

Hope some of you are lucky enough to be heading somewhere fun this spring!!

Adios!

Ash