For the daytime when you are in the Domincan Republic, you’ll need casual summerware: shorts, tee shirts, polo shirts, tank tops, bathing suits, bathing suit cover ups, sandals/flip-flops, walking shoes/sneakers, and socks. Secrets Royal Beach has Yoga on the beach in the morning so if you plan to participate, yoga pants or yoga/athletic shorts are good to bring as well. You’ll also want to bring a pair of sunglasses and a sun visor or a hat. While not essential, even an extra pair of sunglasses may come in handy. Hair ties/scrunchies/bobby pins and barrettes should be part of your packing list as they can be useful also. If you are planning on doing any outside excursions that involve water and/or the ocean, depending on the type of excursion you might want to bring or purchase/bring a pair of water shoes; even nose plugs can come in handy.  Another very important item to have while on vacation is sun protection so if you don’t have any sunscreen or suntan lotion, make a point to add that to your shopping list. The sun rays are extremely strong in the Domincan Republic. In addition, purchasing hydro-cortisone and aloe vera for sunburn is a good idea even if just for a soothing and cooling effect. Sand fleas and mosquitoes will invite themselves to your resort or destination at various times of the year so a good remedy is Skin So Soft (made by Avon) or insect repellent (towels or spray) to ward them off. Skin So Soft also has a great fragrance and can be used in the tub as well. Buy the small spray bottle (it’s available on Amazon). Another great accessory to have with you is a case or water proof pouch for your cellphone. For your lounge chairs, beach chair clips will keep your towels in place.  With all these essential and incidental items, a beachbag is an easy and convenient way to carry them around.