Enjoy your sun destination without roaming charges
Our travel experts will show you …
- Connect to local data networks
- Get a free international phone number
- No surprises, no roaming charges
Stop overpaying to use your phone on vacation
Carriers sometimes charge $15-$20 per day just for the privilege of roaming on your regular data plan in another country. But that can add up quickly … and why pay for data you might not even use?
Take control over how much you pay for travel data by using prepaid eSIM data.
You’ll enjoy a reliable local internet connection anytime you need it, whether you’re at the beach or out on an excursion.
Stay connected with a prepaid eSIM data package
Some people use their phone a lot on vacation, and others prefer to mostly stay offline, except for occasional check-ins.
And while your hotel probably has free Wi-Fi, you probably won’t be spending every minute of your trip at the hotel, right?
When you need data on the go, aloSIM is here for you. Instantly add local data to your phone, and always know exactly what you’re paying.
Have full access to your regular phone number while traveling
Frequent international travellers used to do something called a “SIM swap,” where they’d take the SIM card out of their phone and replace it with a local SIM card in any given country.
But do you know what happens with you remove your SIM card? You remove your phone number, too. Yikes!
Stay reachable on vacation by using an eSIM for data instead. You’ll have full access to your regular phone number for calling and texting, just in case. You can also use the free international number that comes with your data.
Escape winter's chill with a sunny beach vacation
What do I need to know about visiting sun destinations in 2023?
Has it been a few years since you traveled to your favorite sun destination? The travel experience might be a bit different, but we assure you the beaches are just as gorgeous as you remember.
Certain countries (such as the Dominican Republic) now require your passport to be valid for at least six (6) months after your scheduled day of departure. So it’s a good idea to make sure your passport is in check with this rule, even if you’re visiting a country that doesn’t seem to have it in place yet.
If you haven’t flown in a couple of years, you might be surprised to hear about the recent increase in flight delays and cancellations. Download your airline’s app, sign in for your flight as soon as you can, and pay close attention to any reported changes to your itinerary.
Should I stick to carry-on luggage only?
More than ever before, travellers are choosing to fly with only carry-on luggage rather than checking larger suitcases.
Some do this because they naturally pack light, some do it because they like the convenience of strolling off the plane and straight out of the airport, and others prefer only flying with carry-on luggage so they don’t have to worry about their bags missing a connection.
Either way, be sure to keep medications, important toiletries, your phone + charger, a bathing suit, and sandals in your carry-on luggage just in case. You don’t want any delays in hitting the beach as soon as you arrive!
Be sure any liquids or gels are under 100ML and all fit into a quart-sized clear bag (one bag per person) that you’ll need to show at security.
What should I pack for a vacation to a sun destination?
No two packing lists are exactly alike, since people like to spend their beach vacations differently. While some prefer to keep it casual in T-shirts, shorts, sneakers, and bathing suits, others enjoy dressing up for dinner and cocktails.
But no matter how you plan to spend your time at your favorite sun destination, here are a few travel essentials to consider taking along …
Sunscreen: You don’t realize how different two brands can be until you’re slathering on something you hate, so consider bringing your go-to sunscreen from home.
Rash guard: Don’t let a first-day sunburn ruin the next couple of days of your trip. Consider packing one of these sun-resistant shirts (sold for $50-$100 in resort gift shops, but much cheaper to buy at home) to wear in case of a sunburn.
What's the cheapest way to use my phone on vacation?
Travelers usually pay too much to use their phone on vacation. aloSIM puts a local internet connection on your phone so you have affordable data while traveling internationally.
So whether you’re looking for Dominican Republic eSIM data, Mexico eSIM data, Costa Rica eSIM data, Portugal eSIM data, or data for any other sunny destination, it’s easy to get connected.
1. Make sure your phone or tablet supports eSIM
2. Choose from 175+ countries
3. Connect to a local data network
After installing your eSIM and activating your data package, your device will have a prepaid local internet connection, perfect for email, messaging, streaming and more.
FAQs about using eSIM on vacation
Check your device
Most newer phones, tablets, and computers are already eSIM-compatible, so use our eSIM device checker to make sure you have a device that can accept an eSIM data plan.
Free Wi-Fi is great when it’s available and working well, but some destinations make it just about impossible to get a good connection.
That’s why it’s nice to have data as a backup to stay connected and keep your phone number running (just in case of emergency calls or texts).
Create a free account
aloSIM is a free app available for download in the App Store and on Google Play. Or you can just create a free aloSIM account and shop our online eSIM store.
We’re proud to provide aloSIM customers with fast eSIM data connections that allow them to talk, text, surf, and stream comfortably. You’ll likely experience a 4G (sometimes 5G) or LTE equivalent network in most locations, depending on what’s available in the area.
Installation guides
We have detailed eSIM installation instructions for all compatible devices, so whether you’re looking to add eSIM data to an iPhone or iPad, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, or something else, we’ll be able to walk you through the eSIM set-up process easily.
