Beaches & Islands

Chiang Mai packing list: Thai fisherman pants, kimono cover-up for temples, hiking gear, insect repellent, and a warm jacket for cool evenings. Everything for temple visits, elephant sanctuaries, cooking classes, and markets.

Oman packing list: loose maxi dresses, linen trousers, long-sleeve tops, multiple scarves, water shoes for wadis, and a warm desert layer. Everything for the Grand Mosque, Wadi Shab, Wahiba Sands, and Muscat souks.

Seychelles packing list: quality swimwear, resort kaftans, reef-safe sunscreen, UV rash guard, water shoes, and a UK plug adapter. Everything for Anse Source d’Argent, island-hopping, snorkeling, and luxury resort dining.

Montenegro packing list: sundresses, a modest outfit for monasteries, flat sandals for Kotor cobblestones, hiking gear for Durmitor, and scarves for Orthodox churches. Covers Kotor, Budva, Porto Montenegro, and Ostrog.

Capri packing list: classic Capri pants, leather flat sandals, silk dresses, linen blazer, and a silk headscarf. Everything for La Fontelina beach club, the Piazzetta, Blue Grotto boat trips, and elegant island dining.

Complete Mallorca packing list: stylish swimwear, linen dresses, espadrilles, leather sandals, and one silk dress for evenings. Everything for beach clubs, Palma old town, Tramuntana villages, and marina dining.

Complete Bahamas packing list: 3 swimsuits, resort dresses, reef-safe sunscreen, rash guard, water shoes, and passport. Everything for swimming pigs in Exuma, Pink Sands Beach, snorkeling, and Nassau sightseeing.

Complete Puerto Rico packing list: 3 swimsuits, sundresses, linen shorts, hiking gear for El Yunque, reef-safe sunscreen, and comfortable walking sandals. Covers beaches, Old San Juan, bioluminescent bays, and nightlife.

What to wear in Chiang Mai? Pack lightweight clothing covering shoulders and knees for temples, fisherman pants, hiking gear for mountain treks, and a light jacket for cool evenings. Complete Chiang Mai outfit guide.

What to wear in Oman? Pack loose, modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for public areas, plus swimwear for hotel pools. Guide covers Muscat, the Grand Mosque, wadi adventures, desert camping, and Nizwa.