Packing For Your Carnival Trip

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• Passport (and cover), visa, and proof of vaccination(s), as necessary
• Wallet with Driver's License and Credit Cards
• Cash and coins: your local currency and foreign currency (if you happen to have some from a previous trip or sourced some from a financial institution)
• Pen
• Mobile phone and charging cable with wall charger block
• Laptop, Tablet, and charging cables with wall charger block
• Portable charger, power bank, or battery pack: ensure this is charged before your trip
• Noise-cancelling headphones, ear plugs
• Wipes: hand/ face, body, booty, disinfecting
• Hot Hands for cold airports and lounges
• Sweater, full-zip hoodie, cardigan, shawl
• Compression socks, if necessary
• Sewing kit, safety pins
• First aid kit, alcohol prep pads, antibiotic ointment
• Adult dental care travel kit, mini disposable toothbrushes with toothpaste
• Mini umbrella
• Mini perfume, mini cologne, mini body deodorant spray
• Travel luggage set
• Medical bracelet (if necessary)
• Supplies for the management of pain, allergies, insomnia, indigestion, heartburn, constipation, cold and flu, cold sores, insect bites, hemorrhoids, water retention, motion sickness (pills, chews), STis, STDs, etc. Click this link for a suggested pill organizer for daily multivitamins, as well as this option.
• Nasal spray: saline, decongestant, antihistamine, other (prescribed)
• Throat spray, lozenges
• Face mask
• Snacks: I like protein bars
• Local sim card if you happen to have one
• Unlocked mobile phone if you happen to have one
• Additionally or alternatively: eSIM for travellers

Note: "mini" is interchangeable with "travel-sized"

Scroll to the end to see a list of essentials that I think you should have in checked luggage

• Eyes: lubricant eye drops, eye drops for red eyes, eye bath
• Face: face wash, face toner, astringent, witch hazel, face moisturizer, face lotion
• Body: bar soap, travel soap case, body wash, body lotion, body scrub (good for after J'ouvert), body oil
• Teeth: toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, toothpick, retainer, retainer case
• Feet: scrub, scrub brush, spray
• Deodorant: roll on, stick, spray
• Hair: brush, wide tooth comb, tail comb, brush, shower cap, shampoo, conditioner, shower caps (regular and larger), sleep cap, bobby hair pins, u shaped hair pins, spray bottle for hair
• Sun care products: sunscreen for the face, sunscreen spray, sunscreen stick, after sun care
• Nails: nail polish, nail polish remover, nail file, nail clip, top coat (also useful for ripped stockings), nail glue
• Bath sponge, bath loofah
• Razor, shaving cream
• Rubbing alcohol
• Shower caddy: recommended for groups trips
• Flat iron, curling iron, hair straightener brush
• Hair styling products: hair gel, hair lotion, edge gel, mousse
• Makeup: primer, foundation, concealer, highlighter, eyeshadow, lip liner, lipstick, lip gloss, setting spray, faux lashes, liquid eyeliner, face gems, spirit gum
• Makeup brushes, blender, blotting paper, eyelash and brow wand spoolie, tweezers
• Makeup remover and wipes
• Vaseline
• Feminine hygiene products: panty liner, pads, tampons, refreshing feminine spray
• Wipes: body wipes, feminine wipes, hand/ face wipes, booty wipes, disinfecting wipes
• Toilet paper: if there is a special type that you like

• Robe or sweater for hair and makeup appointments
• Hair accessories: ponytail, wig, string, clips, decorative hair pins
• Shimmer Body Oil: Gold, Bronze
• Body Bronzer
• Photoshoot footwear: boots, wedges, heels
• Sneakers for the road
• Insoles, shoe inserts, ball of foot cushion/ metatarsal pads, blister prevention pads
• Silicone nipple covers, self adhesive nipple pasties
• Flesh tone thong
• Carnival stockings - use my code BELLE for 10% OFF when you make any purchase with Carnivalista. Also pack top coat to assist with any ripped stockings.
• Socks - put these on before you put on your stockings
• Carnival bag: wristlet, thigh pouch, leg bag
• Tumbler, mug, or cup - yes, you can use the one provided by your mas band, your own personalized drinkware, or select one of my faves here
• Portable handheld electronic fan
• Wristband(s) for your mas band

You can book packages with Carnival Glam Hub for hair, makeup, and or photography. Use my code BELLE for $10 discount. 

• The bag itself: wristlet, thigh pouch, leg bag
• Vex money or emergency money, ID card, 1 credit card
• Eye drops: rewetting drops for soft contact lenses, red eye relief eye drops, regular eye drops
• Oral breath spray, mint, flosser with pic
• Body spray, mini perfume
• Lipwear: lip stick and/ or lip gloss
• Compact powder with mirror
• Blotting paper, triangle powder puff (you can dab this into some face powder and put into a travel case)
• Car key, hotel room card, house keys
• Individual packet of wipes: hand/ body/ face, sanitizing, disinfecting
• Any important medication that you may need access to while on the road
• Feminine hygiene products: compact tampon, individually wrapped pad, individually wrapped pantyliner
• List of emergency contacts

If you have a larger bag: portable mobile charger, portable handheld electronic fan, mini sunscreen, mini perfume, mini body spray, camera, sunglasses, disposable face mask, painkillers, rag, country or branded flag 

• Do Not Disturb door sign
• Mini sprays: linen, toilet, disinfecting
• Mini foaming soap dispenser, foam soap - this is my personal preference, especially if you have roommates or plan to entertain guests such as a travelling makeup artist 
• Paper towels
• Footwear: bedroom slippers, bedroom flipflops, house shoes
• Laundry: mesh laundry bag, backpack laundry bag,  waterproof wet bag, sink detergent packets, detergent pods, dryer sheets,  hanging clothes pins, lint remover brush, lint remover adhesive sheets, garment steamer, handheld iron, hangers if there are special kinds that you like
• Flashlight, electric fly/ mosquito zapper
• Shopping Bags: plastic, insulated grocery bag, zippered canvas shopping tote - these are helpful in carrying groceries etc.
• Chip clip, elastic bands
• Individual instant coffee or tea packets

Estimate how much bottled water you will need for your entire trip and try to source that on your first day
 

• Monokini or other bodywear. Rompers and shorts are also popular.
• Footwear: combat boots, water shoes - sometimes I buy footwear specifically for an event, other times I use old (gym) sneakers
• Carnival stockings - use my code BELLE for 10% OFF when you make any purchase with Carnivalista. Also pack top coat to assist with any ripped stockings.
• Shower cap
• Poncho
• Face: mask, sunglasses, goggles - to keep paint, powder, and water out of your eyes
• Waterproof bag: phone lanyard pouch, fanny pack/ waist pouch, backpack
• Baby oil: apply generously before the event
• Body wipes: use generously after the event
• Body scrub, exfoliating washcloth, exfoliating glove, back scrubber - you can also use dish or laundry detergent to break down oils as well as Lysol wipes for hard to remove stains from the paint and powder
• Large sealable plastic bag, trash bag

Before you get into transportation to leave the event:

1. You may want to pack a change of clothes/ shoes and a bag to put those in
2. Alternatively, you can pack a coverup or poncho to put on over the clothes you have on

• Breakfast fete outfit inspo
• Rose themed outfit inspo
• Pink themed outfit inspo
• Bodycon dresses
• Flowy dresses
• Short shorts
• Cute tops
• Fete shoes: sandals, wedges, chunky heels
• Bag: wristlet, crossbody bag
• Handheld electronic fan: battery operated fan, rechargeable fan

I like to scroll through the social media posts for the account of the event or promoter to see what the vibe is and to also check to see if the event has a "theme"

Click here to see my fete outfit suggestions 

• Robe
• Sleepwear: nighties, night dress, pajamas
• Undies
• Shapewear
• Boob tape, double-sided tape, nipple covers, nipple pasties
• Bra: full coverage bra, racerback bra, strapless bra
• Sleeping eye mask, socks

Click here for other beach and pool day essentials 

• Sunglasses
• Sun hat: boater hat, Panama hat, 
• Sun care essentials: Stick sunblock, Spray sunblock
• After sun care: aloe vera gel, aloe vera spray
• Flip flops
• Water shoes
• Towel
• Beach towel clips (floral, pineapple/ unicorn), towel bands
• Swimwear: bikini, monokini, one piece swimsuit
• Coverup: dress, sarong

Click here for other beach and pool day essentials

 After carnival, many people discard of their costume box, and most people discard of their wings/ backpack. However, here are my storage suggestions:

• Costume storage
• Feather wings and backpack storage

• Multiple outlet extension cord with USB ports
• Standard tripod with ring light
• Foldable tripod
• Mini tripod
• Vlogging camera: GoPro, Canon EOS Rebel
• Selfie stick
• Wireless lavalier microphone

Click here to see a longer list of affordable items to assist with content creation 

• Prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, contact lens case, contact lens solution
• Daily clothes
• Clothes to wear to travel back home or to the next destination
• Any specialty / themed outfits and accessories that were planned for the trip such as bachelorette
• Any other items for planned activities
• Jewellery: leave your most precious valuables at home. Instead pack fashionable pieces. Staple earrings choices for me are faux pearl studs, cubic zirconia studs, and hoops. 
• Poncho, standard sized umbrella
• Hangover patch, hydration multiplier
• Scissors: all purpose, grooming
• Glue gun and glue sticks, super glue, premium adhesive, bull clip, clamp, zip ties, craft sticks - I usually pack 1 glue gun and then 4 of each of the others
• Black permanent marker
• Felt to pad anywhere on a costume, accessories especially headpieces, or backpack that feels uncomfortable on your skin
• Nylon cord string - just incase you need extra string for your costume pieces or backpack
• Mirror: compact, handheld
• Sleep mask, ear plugs
• Sealable plastic bag: for wet or damp clothes from the pool, beach, or J'ouvert
• Collapsible food container with cutlery set. I like to pack one disposable set.
• Basic foldable duffle bag. This is handy if you have a day trip, or if you happen to need an additional checked luggage.
• Wellness: resistance bands, yoga strap, yoga mat, also athletic wear - you never know!