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Heat and humidity change what is worth carrying. Clothes dry slowly, cotton stays damp and you will want to change twice a day. The good news is that light clothes take little room, so two weeks fit in a cabin bag.
Clothes
- Four light shirts or tops in linen or a quick-dry fabric.
- Two pairs of shorts and one pair of long, light trousers for temples and evenings with mosquitoes.
- One swimsuit and one rash guard for snorkelling.
- A thin long-sleeved layer for air-conditioned buses and flights.
Shoes
Two pairs are enough: sandals you can walk in all day and a pair of light trainers for hikes and rainy days. Leave heavy boots at home.
Small things that matter
- Reef-safe sun cream in bottles under 100 ml, or buy it on arrival.
- Insect repellent and an after-bite stick.
- A small dry bag for boat trips and sudden rain.
- A refillable water bottle.
What to leave at home
Jeans, a second jacket and anything that needs ironing. Laundry services are easy to find in most beach towns and usually return clothes the same day.
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