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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Lisa SchantzLisa Schantz·

Luxury Villa Packing List

Packing for a luxury villa is different from a hotel, because you are arriving somewhere private that may not have a gift shop around the corner.

A little planning means you will not be hunting for sunscreen or an adapter on an island with one tiny store.

  • Reef-safe sunscreen, often required on islands
  • Light layers for air-conditioned evenings
  • Waterproof phone pouch for boat trips
  • Any medications you cannot easily replace

Pack the essentials you cannot buy locally, and leave the rest to the butler, who can usually source almost anything you forget.