The Summer I Finally Stopped Overpacking
Three summers ago, I arrived at a beach resort with a suitcase so full it barely zipped. I had packed three pairs of heels (for sand?), five “just in case” dresses, and exactly one swimsuit I didn’t even love. By day two, I was wearing the same linen shirt, the same sandals, and borrowing sunscreen from my sister. That trip taught me what no packing checklist ever did: what looks good in your room at home is not always what works in heat, humidity, and salty air.
Since then, I’ve refined a practical, repeatable summer vacation beach resort packing list using KakoBuy Spreadsheet News items. I shop with a plan now—light fabrics, easy layers, pieces that can go from breakfast buffet to sunset dinner without effort. If you’re building your own list, this is the one I wish I had years ago.