What the hell do I pack?

Split and Hvar are basically Croatia’s “I came for the culture, stayed for the cocktails” duo.

Split is your gateway city: waterfront promenades, old stone streets, cute restaurants, and enough tourists that you can be mildly messy without anyone blinking. Think: daytime exploring, gelato, and easing into the chaos.

Hvar is where the volume gets turned up. It’s boats, beach clubs, bars, and the kind of sunsets that make you say “we should move here” after two spritzes. You’ll be bouncing between salty swims, half-naked sunning, and nights that mysteriously end around 4am.

So what do you pack for a trip that’s part coastal postcard, part gay disaster reunion

1. Non-Negotiables

Passport (with >6 months till expiry) - No Visa Required (for Croatia or Amsterdam)
Flight info & booking confirmations (screenshots + email)
Travel insurance
Phone with roaming / eSIM sorted

2. Clothing

Shorts
T-shirts / Tanks
Breezy button-down (think linen)
Comfortable walking shoes / slides
Light jacket
Sunglasses
Swimwear options... rotate those thirst traps!
Hat(s)
A nicer outfit for the birthday night out!
Jocks and socks

3. Toiletries

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Deodorant
Shampoo / conditioner (travel size)
Skincare basics (cleanser, moisturizer, SPF)
High-SPF sunscreen (face + body)
Lip balm with SPF
Hair products
Razor / grooming tools
Nail clippers / file
PREP + Doxy
Painkillers
Imodium / Pepto
Ear plugs for those that snore

4. Tech

Phone charger + EU plug adapter
Portable power bank
Headphones / AirPods
Portable speaker for the Villas
Optional: small camera / GoPro
A shared Spotify playlist downloaded for offline chaos (Will need it for the boat)