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Packing Light for Your Fiji Vacation

We believe a Fiji vacation should be breezy and Raiwasa is designed to make your vacation stress free. For example, we make the booking process at Raiwasa straightforward and simple – just give us a call! No agents, no middleman, and no hassle. In a single conversation, we can book your accommodation, arrange your airport transfer, and even make certain your transfer in Nadi International Airport is handled.

We also want your pre-vacation planning to go seamlessly. To this end, we think a lighter suitcase leads to the perfect trip. Want to pack light for your Fiji vacation, without the frustration of forgetting an important item? Simply follow our tips below!

#1: Put a Limit on the Shoes You Pack

Going on a beach vacation is amazing for many reasons, but high on our list is the amount of time you can spend in going barefoot! Just arriving at Raiwasa makes you want to kick off your shoes and get comfortable. What does this mean for your packing priorities? Ditch the extra shoes!

Our recommendation is packing no more than three pairs. You’ll want a casual pair of flip flops for everyday wear while on a Fiji vacation, a good pair of athletic or running shoes to conquer jungle adventures, and your favorite pair of sandals for evenings and a possible evening out.

#2: Start with a Smaller Suitcase

We should backtrack for a minute because the best way to pack light for your Fiji vacation is starting with the right size suitcase. As with many things in life, we adapt our packing habits to the limitations of the situation. Meaning if you have a huge suitcase with space for your whole closet, you are very likely to bring most of your wardrobe. You’ll probably add an extra pair of shorts, a few additional tops, and bigger bottles of toiletries – even though these things aren’t necessary.

However, if you only have a carry-on to fill, you’ll find be much more selective about your packing from the get-go. This means packing light for your Fiji vacation really begins when you purchase or select your luggage. Opt for a carry-on suitcase (the experts recommend looking for a suitcase that is between 10% and 20% smaller than what you think you need), and we guarantee you will have everything you need, without the hassle of extra items.

#3: Evaluate Your Clothing Choices

You won’t believe how much space you can save by packing the right type of clothing. Everything that goes into your suitcase should be evaluated for type of material, quality, thickness, weight, and wrinkles. You can eliminate clothing for several reasons, including a tendency to wrinkle or having extra fabric that isn’t important to the clothing’s purpose.

So, what should you look for in your clothing choices? The climate in Fiji is warm and humid, so stick to clothing that is lightweight. These items are also likely to take up less space in your bag, making them a real win. Also, you want to find items that are wrinkle-free and durable.

Overall, when it comes to clothing choices think of the word “low-maintenance” these are the ideal items!

#4: Only Pack Versatile Clothing

Another important tip when it comes to clothing choices is versatility. You want clothing that can be worn on multiple days and in a myriad of situations. For example, clothing that goes from day to night is perfect for a Fiji vacation because you can wear it throughout your trip. Another key to versatility is clothing that doesn’t show signs of wear. Bring items that are likely to hide dirt and stains, which would allow you to choose the clothing more than once on your trip.

As you decide between different items of clothing, keep in mind that Fiji is a laid back, relaxed destination. While you may want to dress up for a special evening or romantic dinner, you won’t need black tie attire or formal clothing.

#5: Plan Each Outfit

One of the hardest parts of packing light is eliminating the “options.” We tend to toss an extra shirt in our suitcase, just in case we don’t feel like wearing another one. It’s comforting to have these extra options, but entirely unnecessary. Instead, limit your packing to clothes for the exact number of days you are gone and always cap it at seven days.

In Fiji for five days? You only need outfits for five days. Taking a seven day vacation? Just pack for seven days. Planning to be here for two weeks? You don’t need more than clothing for seven days.

When you stay at Raiwasa, limiting your wardrobe to seven days is incredibly simple! We provide a premium laundry service when you purchase a Platinum or Black vacation package at Raiwasa. In short order, we’ll wash, dry, and return your clothes to you carefully folded. While it’s a fantastic option for packing less, our laundry service is also a great way to head home with a suitcase full of clean clothes.

The trick to making this packing part of your packing plan work is to choose the items you already wear. It’s exciting and fun to buy new things for a Fiji vacation, but far more likely you’ll choose an old standby to wear over all of the new options. Picking clothing that is comfortable and makes you feel good is essential!

Ready for Fiji?

Now that the packing is taken care of, it’s time to turn attention to booking your accommodation. You can have that covered with a single phone call to Raiwasa. And we are throwing in an incentive for everyone following our blog– we’ll also provide complimentary laundry service as part of our Gold package, if you mention this post!

Contact Raiwasa today at +1-310-598-2167.