Cancun Packing Tips

Cancun Mexico; it’s known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous resorts, amazing nightlife and is now your next vacation destination! There is nothing more exciting than planning a vacation, especially to a tropical paradise, but planning a trip always poses the popular question: “What do I pack”? Besides the obvious; clothes, shoes, toiletries, bathing suits, we’ve got a few tips to help relieve some of that packing stress!

1. Sunscreen: Preferably with a high SPF because it is a well-known fact that the sun in Mexico is strong as it is significantly closer to the equator. Make sure you lather up when you plan on being outside or you’ll run the risk of turning into a lobster! While on the sunscreen topic, don’t forget the SPF chapstick too. There is nothing worse than sunburnt lips!
2. After- Sun Cooling Lotion: No matter how much sunscreen you apply, a day in the Mexican sun is going to leave your skin a little warm and irritated, something with aloe, cocoa butter or Vitamin E (bonus if it has all 3) will help soothe and calm.
3. Beach Towel: Sure, you can probably just borrow a boring, pre-used, tiny hotel towel but why bother when you can pack a sand free, super absorbent, rapid dry beach towel! We’re obsessed with these GoBreezie beach towels that are compact and come in some really cool, perfect for your tropical vacation, designs. {Bonus: Use code AFTERDARK at checkout for an exclusive After Dark discount! When there is a deal to be had, you can trust that After Dark will find it}
4. Beach hat/ Baseball cap: Shield your face from the sun and look cool doing it! Bonus: It’ll let you travel incognito while hungover!
5. Portable Charger: There is nothing worse than a dead phone and no charger when you’re relaxing on the beach or partying the day away on a yacht and you want to capture the moment for your Instagram story, so make sure you pack a pocket size charger for on the go, it’s a vacation must!
6. Pain Reliever: Whether you’re hungover from partying all night or have a sun headache from lounging by the pool all day you will be thankful you packed this little life saver!
7. Beach Bag: Use it as your carry-on for traveling and then it will come in handy for trips to the beach or pool to hold all your stuff!
8. Ziploc Baggies: You know what plastic baggies are good for besides storing food? Your cell phone! To keep your phone safe from water and even sand, pack a couple so you can protect your phone. Major Bonus: You can still use the touchscreen through most baggies!
9. Waterproof Camera: You won’t need to worry about ruining a regular camera and you can snap a couple cool underwater shots to post on social media.
10. Reusable Water Bottle: You don’t need to fill it with water (tequila sunrise, anyone?) but if you do, make sure it’s not from the hotel faucet or you may wish you packed 11. Tums!

Don’t forget, Cancun’s party scene is what it’s most known for, and the event and entertainment experts at After Dark are here to help you out! We have boats, beach clubs and Cancun nightlife options that will blow your mind so don’t leave without checking out what we have to offer: Cancun Party Packages If you’re thinking about checking out the west coast of Mexico, we got you covered there too! After Dark now also offers Puerto Vallarta Nightlife VIP and we can’t wait to party with you! Happy Packing!