PACKING ESSENTIALS
I must say that packing is sometimes a problem. It's easier to comment on this now, after the fact, to detail what I did correctly, and what might have been excessive luggage. Actually, I'm an experienced enough traveller now that pretty much everything I need goes into one small suitcase and an even smaller carry on bag.
Without a doubt sunscreen and insect repellent are obvious must haves. Even parts of my body that were totally covered, burned in about ten minutes. Understand that it is currently winter, such as it is in French Polynesia. I did not use too much insect repellent despite the fact that we went in rainy season...take a small size.
As far as clothing goes, it all depends on the type of trip. We were fortunate to have laundry services with a three day turn around included on our cruise. I still washed a few items by hand. They seemed to dry well.
Other than that, t-shirts, capris, bathing suit and coverups, and a nice sun dress along with a more dressy outfit are usually essential. My dinner outfit had black and white pants, a camisole and cover up type matching coat. I mixed and matched the cami (white to black) and the covering for a different look. Black pants are always practical as well. Go easy on the shoes. I took a pair of almost flat dressy sandals, Birkenstocks for daily use, and water shoes. They don't use much luggage space. I wore running shoes on the plane (had to, it was snowing when we left) and left my boots and coat in the car in the airport parking lot. I put on a two layers of clothing covered by a windbreaker/rain type jacket for the flight, removed pieces and put them in my carry on as the trip progressed.
I am proud to say that I wore everything that I packed. That's often not the case if we pack too much.
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