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When you’ve booked premium vacation rentals in an exotic place, you will need to pack accordingly. After all, you’re not off to a safari adventure, nor are you going to Europe flitting from museum to museum. You’re also not backpacking your way to a rundown beach. You’re off to a luxury holiday and you need to make sure you bring your glam stuff with you to make the most out of your stay.

For the ladies, here are some tips that can help you decide what to pack for your vacation:

Forget the labels and prioritize the fit. Just because you’re on a premium vacation doesn’t mean all your clothes need to feature snobby labels. The point is to relax, so you need decent-looking clothes that fit you nicely.
Stick to the classics for your wardrobe. Fashion trends can be a finicky issue and what’s cool where you come from may not be considered stylish where you’re going. You will also obviously want to take pictures, and you don’t want to wear something that can looks foolish in just a few years, like 1980s shoulder pads.

So what this basically means is that you may want to go mainly with sheath dresses when you want to go out of your rented villa to have a fun night in town. Dresses are great because they’re very versatile, and you can adhere to any sort of dress code using the right accessories. For more casual occasions, you will just need nicely fitting tops.

Black is always a safe choice. It’s no coincidence that all ladies need a little black dress in their closet. For a premium vacation, you need at least one in your travel bag too. You won’t look out of place wherever you go, and it’s a classic style that will never go out of fashion. Black seems like a much dressier option, so it’s more suitable for luxury vacations.

Pair even just a basic cotton dress with heels, and you’re ready for a fancy restaurant in the evening. Put on some simple ballet flats with it, and you’ll just look chic exploring the town during the day.

Don’t forget your accessories. Leave the expensive jewelry at home. Despite the improved security in rented villas, you’re still travelling to another city and you don’t want to lose something you value too highly.

You do need to plan for your activities. Swimsuits will of course be mandatory, since most luxury villas have pools and beach vacations are always nice. But you’ll need cool sunglasses and a floppy hat if you’re planning to stay a few hours on the beach. In fact, just bring great sunglasses especially if you’re staying somewhere tropical. They also tend to compliment your outfits. Scarves are also a good idea for nighttime strolling, when the temperatures become cooler.

Consider the right footwear. Since you’re going on a premium vacation, you may as well bring along your footwear with the highest quality. But it’s still a vacation, so you should make sure your heels are comfy. Stick to neutral colors for your shoes so they’ll match any outfit you wear.

Of course, if it’s a vacation you can’t wear heels all the time. That’s hardly relaxing. Try to bring along leather ballet flats and dressy flat sandals. Not only will they keep your feet comfy when you need a timeout from heels, but they also look great whether you’re wearing a dress or a pair of trousers.

The real key to proper packing is to make sure you dress up for your plans. Consult your schedule, and then make sure you have a planned outfit for each activity you’re hoping to do. When you know what you’re going to wear for what you plan to do, the more you will relax on your vacation.