11 Aug

To bring o not to bring?

to-bring

The departure date for your explora adventure is fast approaching and there is still plenty of room left in your suitcase. What to fill it with? For some, the question can be as excruciating as Hamlet’s famous dilemma – and he didn’t even have to pack! If experience is any guide, travelers tend to bring more than they need and to fret about things they left behind. And so, for the benefit of your psyche as well as your back, we’ve compiled a simple list to get your going in the right direction.

Take a deep breath, shoo away bad thoughts and unnecessary stresses, and start packing with good energy, an open mind, and the excitement befitting what will doubtless rank among the best experiences of your life.

Pack:
  • A sense of humor
  • An open mind
  • UV filter sunglasses
  • Your curiosity
  • A spirit of adventure
  • A desire for discovery
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes
  • A passion for exploration
  • A thirst for our bartenders’ famous Pisco Sours
  • An eagerness to explore the open road
  • A good hat
  • Lightweight, waterproof, breathable rain jacket
  • A daypack
  • A swimsuit
  • A can-do attitude
  • Stories of past adventures to share with new friends
  • Your passport (important!)
Do Not Pack
  • Books for your stay (we have great libraries in each of our hotels)
  • High heels or moccasins
  • A tie or tuxedo
  • A fixed itinerary
  • Worries or concerns
  • Work from the office
  • Prejudices
  • A TV Guide (we don’t have any TVs)
  • Stress
  • Ear plugs or sleeping mask
  • An umbrella
  • Extra cash (our programs are all-inclusive)
  • A stopwatch
  • A can’t-do attitude
  • A destination guide (that’s what our guides are for)
  • Fancy designer clothes

For more information/advice on what to pack for your particular explora destination, please checkout our recommendations at: