Packing For Your Carnival Trip

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Oh the places we'll go! There are so many things to unpack and pack when planning for a carnival trip.

From navigating the airport and airplane, to hotel and Airbnb essentials, the fetes, J'ouvert, water parties, and then finally the big parade day, and then to the cooldown (beach/ pool day) - let's get planning and packing.

You'll need to sort the following before you go on your trip:

• Costume with a mas band - print a copy of your receipt showing payment in full
• Monday Wear, if applicable
• Fete Tickets - download these to your electronic wallet and/ or have receipts printed with the barcode
• Travel - check to see if you need a visa or any vaccines. Also, complete any online customs and immigration forms, as available 
• Accommodations
• Transportation
• Time off from work, and/ or your family
• Ample supply of any necessary medication and/ vitamins and supplements

• Passport, 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: ensure this is charged before your trip
• Noise-cancelling headphones
• Wipes: hand/ face, body, booty, disinfecting
• Hot Hands for cold airports and lounges
• Sweater
• Compression socks, if necessary
• Sewing Kit
• Frist Aid Kit
• Mini toothbrush and toothpaste, flosser
• Mini umbrella
• Mini perfume, mini body spray
• Travel luggage set
• Medical bracelet (if necessary)
• Supplies for the management of pain, allergies, insomnia, indigestion, heartburn, constipation, etc.
• Nasal spray: saline, decongestant, antihistamine, other (prescribed)
• Throat spray, lozenges
• Snacks: I like protein bars
• Local sim card if you happen to have one

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

• Face: face wash, toner, face moisturizer
• Body: bar soap, body wash, body lotion, body oil
• Teeth: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
• 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
• Sunscreen spray, sunscreen stick, after sun care
• Nails: nail polish, nail polish remover, nail file, nail clip, top coat (also useful for ripped stockings)
• Bath sponge, bath loofah
• Razor, shaving cream
• Shower caddy: recommended for groups trips
• Flat iron, curling iron, hair straightener brush
• Hair styling products
• Makeup: primer, foundation, concealer, highlighter, eyeshadow, lip liner, lipstick, lip gloss, setting spray, faux lashes, face gems
• Makeup remover and wipes
• Vaseline
• Feminine hygiene products: panty liner, pads, tampons
• Wipes: body wipes, feminine wipes
• Toilet paper: if there is a special type that you like

• Robes for hair and makeup appointment
• Hair accessories: ponytail, string, clips
• Glitter Body Spray
• Body Bronzer
• Boots for photoshoot
• Sneakers for the road
• Insoles, shoe inserts
• Nipple covers, 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.
• Carnival bag: wristlet, pouch
• 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

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

• Do Not Disturb door sign
• Mini sprays: linen, toilet, disinfecting
• Mini foam dispenser, foam soap.This is my personal preference. Especially if you have roommates. 
• Footwear: bedroom slippers, bedroom flipflops, house shoes
• Laundry: laundry bag, sink detergent packets, detergent pods, dryer sheets,  hanging clothes pins, lint brush, garment steamer

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.
• Combat Boots
• Water Shoes
• 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
• Waterproof bag: phone lanyard pouch, fanny pack/ waist pouch
• Baby oil: apply generously before the event
• Body wipes: use generously after the event
• Body scrub, exfoliating washcloth, back scrubber, Lysol wipes

Sometimes I buy footwear specifically for an event, other times I use old (gym) sneakers

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

• Bodycon dresses
• Flowy dresses
• Short shorts
• Cute tops
• Sandals
• Wedges
• Chunky heels
• Wristlet
• Crossbody bag
• 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. Also check to see if the event has a "theme"

• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Sun visor
• Stick sunblock
• Spray sunblock
• After Sun Care
• Flip flops
• Water shoes
• Towel
• Towel clamps
• Swimwear and coverup

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
• Wings/ Backpack storage

• Extension cord
• Standard tripod
• Foldable tripod
• Mini tripod

• Prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, contact lens case, contact lens solution, eye bath
• Daily clothes
• 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. 
• Shapewear
• Boob tape, double-sided tape, nipple covers, nipple pasties
• Sleepwear
• Clothes to wear to travel back home or the next destination
• Any specialty / themed outfits and accessories that were planned for the trip such as bachelorette
• Poncho, standard sized umbrella
• Hangover patch
• Scissors
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Mirror: compact, handheld