Who else likes to treat themselves to little gifts BEFORE landing in Negril?

When I prepare for a trip, I try to get the most of it. One of the things I love to do is pamper myself with a few new things in my luggage for Negril -- not necessarily expensive but stuff like new socks and underwear, a few new shirts or shorts, a new book, a new CD, that sort of stuff.

I love the take the tags off in my Negril hotel room. Makes it that much more special. Can anyone relate?

Also, it's a sentimental joy to wear a specific cologne or soap for the first time while in Negril. Then, when you come home and use it again in, say, six months later, the scent reminds you of the trip. Maybe I am just a nut .....

Indeed! I took some hand soap my first trip, and to this day, everytime I use that brand I am transported back to Jamaica the moment I smell that scent! This trip, think I'll take a new scented soap for fun

No, you are not a nut! (or maybe I'm a nut too) I purposly brought new soap, perfume, etc. for the same reason.

New clothes are always fun too!

Happy travels!

I buy new everything for my trips.. Its a treat for me..

Funny about the scent thing Gerry. A lot of research points to the sense of smell as having the strongest memory trigger of all the senses. New cologne for each trip would help separate and enhance your memories from each of your reachs. Probably a helpful little tool for you! :) :D :p

I always purchase something new...for this trip in April EVERYTHING is new...including the luggage!!!!

i save all my money for food

my dad used to tell me - if they haven't seen it before - it's new! :-)

Usually buy a new swimsuit and a couple new sundresses. Always buy a jumbo jar of Body Shop's shea butter lotion before the trip to use as moisturizer after being in the sun. When I get back home and use it, the smell always takes me back, especially since it has kind of a coconut scent.

No Gerry, you are not a nut. I can totally relate! We all think alike in many ways Negrilholics!

all kinds of stuff

Your all nuts I bring all the same old things every trip. lmao!

As a female I always buy new swimsuits, sunglasses, cover-ups and dresses for dinner in the evening. This will be our first trip not at an AI (staying in a private villa) so the need for so many nice dresses is not there. This means more money for alcohol and I am just fine with that! :cool:

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Originally Posted by poolguywindsor

Your all nuts I bring all the same old things every trip. lmao!

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That is too funny poolguy! Did you push that button yet?

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Originally Posted by Seveen

i save all my money for food

my dad used to tell me - if they haven't seen it before - it's new! :-)

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Ha! I like that! And, so true! :)

I treat myself to hardware for the yard.

Shoot, half of the fun is shopping for new stuff for the trip!

No, but I did mention it the other day, not good! But I will try again at a more strategic time.

PGW, why don't you take her along with you?

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Originally Posted by tfw73

PGW, why don't you take her along with you?

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Why would he want to do that?

So he can go?

i go on a mini spree before every trip.. i buy new sandals..swimsuits..jewelry(that i never wear).. shorts...shirts..dresses..i pretty much buy a new wardrobe.. fortunately the temperature in orlando is similar to negril (only more humid) so my items get a lot of use and i don't have too feel bad about going shopping again for the next trip.. well that's how i justify it..

really my mom is to blame.. shes always picking up stuff saying "oh this is cute for jamaica" then i'm obligated to purchase it. :D

I'm the opposite,I bring my old stuff.....My old beat up "Chill in Negril" shirt,my 10 year old Ricks cafe shirt that you dont see anymore,my beat up Red Stripe sandals....

I'm with Fred. When you look at my old Negril photos, they all look like the same year. I've got a few shirts that show up in similar photos every year. Save my money for fresh seafood and Red Stripe. Did treat myself to some new snorkeling gear this year though.

Our trip is 3 months away and I've already bought quite a few things, a new bikini, some memory foam flip flops. But I always order some new Victorias Secret items the husband hasn't seen before we leave. Since he never buys anything for himself, my VS stuff is his treat!

Note to self: google memory foam flip flops ....

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Originally Posted by Jbizek

Our trip is 3 months away and I've already bought quite a few things, a new bikini, some memory foam flip flops. But I always order some new Victorias Secret items the husband hasn't seen before we leave. Since he never buys anything for himself, my VS stuff is his treat!

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Way to roll Jbizek!! Presents for everyone!! :)

I am probably alone on this one but I hate to shop. I usually find something that fits and just buy it in all colors. So if I don't really need anything I do not shop. However, this trip is a little different. I have lost 25 lbs so although I have some old stuff that fits again I still needed a few more things. Went out and bought the same exact shorts in black and khaki only to come home and realize that the 2 pairs at home that do fit are black and khaki. Oh well I will look the same every day. Even my bathing suits are the same black and navy. I'm just so boring! Last trip I brought one dress but won't even do that this time. It will be bathing suits, shorts & capris, t shirts all the way!

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Originally Posted by Guirigay

Way to roll Jbizek!! Presents for everyone!! :)

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Hell yes! I don't know about anybody else but Negril is like Viagra for us! I always make sure the mister has plenty eye candy! Our first trip was the first time I've ever worn a bikini, this reach I'm taking 3!
Try Zappos for memory foam flip flops. Adidas makes them as do Nike. They are the ****. I have very sensitive feet and since tennis shoes don't work on the beach I must have comfy flip flops. Everyone I've turned on to the memory foam rave about them. Totally worth the money, I've got three pairs and they last. I live in Texas so they're worn year round and I can attest they are well made.

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Originally Posted by Jbizek

Hell yes! I don't know about anybody else but Negril is like Viagra for us! I always make sure the mister has plenty eye candy! Our first trip was the first time I've ever worn a bikini, this reach I'm taking 3!
Try Zappos for memory foam flip flops. Adidas makes them as do Nike. They are the ****. I have very sensitive feet and since tennis shoes don't work on the beach I must have comfy flip flops. Everyone I've turned on to the memory foam rave about them. Totally worth the money, I've got three pairs and they last. I live in Texas so they're worn year round and I can attest they are well made.

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Jbizek - I hear you on that! lol - maybe it's the music, the salt water, the warm sunshine, the ocean breeze, the smell of coconut oil ... but inhibitions just fly out the window after 24 hours. ;)
I usually buy one thing from Victoria Secret before the trip to surprise the hubby too. There's so much great stuff on that website.

Otherwise, Most of our clothing is from our first vacation, just washed and re-packed. Anyone who has read our trip reports will recognize all of our outfits. Boring..yes.

Love Memory foam sandles too! So Comfortable. :)

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Originally Posted by Clarity

Boring..yes.

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Clarity, if you're worried about boring us, you can wear the Victoria Secret outfit! haha JK ...

But as Marko says, "what happens in Jamaica never happened!"

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Originally Posted by Clarity

Jbizek - I hear you on that! lol - maybe it's the music, the salt water, the warm sunshine, the ocean breeze, the smell of coconut oil ... but inhibitions just fly out the window after 24 hours. ;)
I usually buy one thing from Victoria Secret before the trip to surprise the hubby too. There's so much great stuff on that website.

Otherwise, Most of our clothing is from our first vacation, just washed and re-packed. Anyone who has read our trip reports will recognize all of our outfits. Boring..yes.

Love Memory foam sandles too! So Comfortable. :)

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For us at least part of it is the atmosphere, the other part is no children ;) something about eating three meals a day uninterrupted turns me on! LOL. I got my new bikini off of VS, I love it, I'll start looking for the fun stuff closer till. The husband n I had one hard and fast rule last reach, no comfortable underwear for me!
I can't live without my memory foam flip flips,mlike walking on a cloud!

I ALWAYS buy a new perfume before any vacation! I love to wear a perfume & instantly be taken back to wherever it was I bought it for.

I prefer to take my old stuff, as it is worn and soft and comfy, as the above person said, its new to everyone else - lol. If I get coffee, booze, jerk sauce, suntan stuff on the old stuff, oh well, yard working stuff now. Would hate to ruin my new stuff.