What to Bring & What Not to Bring

What to Bring

1. Passports - This is critical. Every person is required to have a Passport (as of January 2007).
2. Pants hangers (The resort has regular hangers, but no pants hangers, so I usually bring the cheap one's that you get from the store and then throw them away.)
3. Water shoes (There are certain areas of the beach that are a bit rocky, so water shoes would be helpful.)
4. Comfortable walking shoes
5. Sunglasses (and regular eyeglasses, if you wear them)
6. A sun visor or hat
7. A couple bathing suits and cover-ups
8. Visa or Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards. Be sure to notify your credit card company in advance that you will be traveling outside of the country
9. Small bills because you don't want to get Pesos back when you buy something. I bring tons of singles and five and ten dollar bills.
10. Two outfits for each day (one for daytime and one for evening). The dress code at the specialty restaurants requires that men wear long pants, closed shoes, and collared shirts. No flip flops, shorts, or beach wear is allowed. Women can wear dresses, capris, pants, skirts, etc.
11. Strong suntan lotion (at least 30 SPF, but I usually bring at least 45 SPF)
12. Biodegradable suntan lotion if you plan on visiting any eco-tourism sites
13. A disposable underwater camera
14. Snacks for the airplane or at the airport (if you want). Food at the airport is expensive
15. For women, a light shawl or jacket and for men, a long sleeved shirt as it can get a little chilly in the evenings.
16. Men, do not forget your favorite Speedos!

What Not to Bring

1. The rooms have hair dryers, so there is no reason to pack one.
2. They also have alarm clocks in all of the rooms.
3. You can bring fruit or nuts to eat on the plane, but they are not allowed in Mexico, so you will have to leave what you don't eat
4. Bottled water is provided in the rooms at the resort.