What should I pack??

[Jamadian]

How many bathing suits should I pack? gerryg123 takes like 5 bathing suits and a thong so I'm told :-) I planned on taking one bathing suit. Should I be worried about fashion/style on a day to day basis wearing the same suite? Should I be wearing the same suite every day? If I do that: "will people whisper "he wore that same suite the last three days, can you imagine!" I just figured with the salt water and chlorinated pool the suite won't be dirty and very wearable day after day. I'm so confused! How about flip flops. I'm taking one pair, brown in colour. Should I be taking 2, 3 or 4 pairs of a different colour that match my 5 pairs of shorts? What if they don't totally coordinate with my shorts and shirts, will people talk? Maybe I need a suite case. How about my beer sleeve. It's blue, not ocean blue but navy blue. My shorts are brown, taupe and one pair has a mild checkered pattern, none of my shorts have blue in them. Should I buy a new beer sleeve, say something neutral in colour? Damn, I should have booked with Firefly where clothing is optional, could have packed a red beer sleeve to match my complexion and all would be good:-)

[chris55]

How many bathing suits should I pack? gerryg123 takes like 5 bathing suits and a thong so I'm told :-) I planned on taking one bathing suit. Should I be worried about fashion/style on a day to day basis wearing the same suite? Should I be wearing the same suite every day? If I do that: "will people whisper "he wore that same suite the last three days, can you imagine!" I just figured with the salt water and chlorinated pool the suite won't be dirty and very wearable day after day. I'm so confused! How about flip flops. I'm taking one pair, brown in colour. Should I be taking 2, 3 or 4 pairs of a different colour that match my 5 pairs of shorts? What if they don't totally coordinate with my shorts and shirts, will people talk? Maybe I need a suite case. How about my beer sleeve. It's blue, not ocean blue but navy blue. My shorts are brown, taupe and one pair has a mild checkered pattern, none of my shorts have blue in them. Should I buy a new beer sleeve, say something neutral in colour? Damn, I should have booked with Firefly where clothing is optional, could have packed a red beer sleeve to match my complexion and all would be good:-)

Now you aren't making fun of us women are you?? I think I'm gonna have to post my packing list when I get to that point. My husband would like to pack two pairs of shorts, one pair of swim shorts, about 5 thirst and maybe two gold shirts. I'm making him pack more cause otherwise either I'll end up washing them or finding someone who will or he will just keep wearing the same stuff...without the "washing part".

[Jamadian]

No, never. However you do have me pondering: He is bringing 5 thirsts?

[chris55]

No, never. However you do have me pondering: He is bringing 5 thirsts?

Oops! Shows yet again the importance of looking over your post before hitting submit. Guess I could edit that but I'm guessing you know where my mind is at!

[Jamadian]

Oops! Shows yet again the importance of looking over your post before hitting submit. Guess I could edit that but I'm guessing you know where my mind is at!

Just teasing you. I've done that many times. And my mind is exactly where your's is. 6 more sleeps

[newfiegirl59]

jamadian i am rolling laughing right now def. go for the red beer sleeve to match your complexion and def more than 1 bathing suit. I have been here 3 weeks now done laundry every week and currently have about 10 pcs of clothing i haven't worn yet. but that's ok with me i may have a chance yet will be here for 6 more weeks. I actually wore a dress to church the other week which was one item i was sure wouldn't be worn, so you can never tell what may come in handy. Oh I could have used the kitchen sink LOL

[yetta]

I overpack every single trip!! I think after 29 trips, one would have this down by now. However, I must say that this year mi tinks me get it. Every single day I wear a swimsuit and a wrap or skirt. Gotta be ready for a swim when it gets too hot to handle. This is the normal daytime attire. Then, a shower and get ready for the evening. That really does cut down on the need to overpack. So, next visit...my plan is to pack mostly swimsuits, wraps, sandals (forget the heels etc..to damn uncomfortable to walk) and I do a LOT of walking. Some dresses/skirts for evening and a few casual outfits and I should be good to go. Now...if these plans are recalled when my next trip comes....we will be chriss.

Must admit that every single time I pack....the what if factor comes into play. Must be a female thing!!! I have been improving with time, so hopefully you can learn from our mistakes. As they say...pack less and bring more money!!

[SazO]

Hahaha, this is too funny!. I am THE worlds WORST over packer. Put it this way, my suitcase, well I can fit in it and there's still room for the stuff I need.
What I took on my last trip:
Wedding dress and all the bits (tiara, veil, shoes, jewellery)
17 bikinis
14 sets of underwear
11 pairs of shoes (heels, wedges, flip flops, trainers)
19 vest tops (various colours)
9 pairs of shorts
3 short dresses
2 maxi dresses
10 mini skirts
1 jumper (it was cold when we left UK and returned)
1 pair of trousers
3 handbags
4 beach cover ups
1 inflatable pool lounger
7 kgs of toiletries, make up, sun lotion, plasters, bug spray, upset tummy tablets, nurofen, anti acid tablets, after sun, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, deodorant, rehydration salts, paramol
3 plug adapters
Camcorder
iPad
iPhone
2 books and a few other bits and bobs excluding the kitchen sink.

What I should've taken:
4 bikinis
4 vest tops
2 dresses
2 shorts
2 flip flops (one a bit snazzier than the other so could be a bit sparkly at night)
Shower gel and two in one shampoo and conditioner
Sun cream and after sun
iPhone and camcorder and 1 adapter.
Wedding stuff

With the 'should've' list I'd of probably STILL had too much. I do it every single time. I take enough clothes to last me two months. I'm a 'just in case' person and it drives my hubby mad (he has to get the case in and out the car and up any stairs etc, or else he looks 'horrible' with me struggling with MY case and him with his little case that he could actually take as hand luggage).

Summary: you won't need anything apart from a few bikinis, passport, camera, money and a cover up or two and some mascara,clear lip gloss and a big bottle of your favourite conditioner from home (hair gets very dry), oh and a maxi dress.

I am going to look back at this post I've written in a couple of months when I pack to go away. Actually, I'm going away tomorrow (UK mini break) and I haven't packed yet LOL.

I miss Negril, been back home for a month and I can't wait to press the 'confirm' button when I book to return to Paradise!!!

[Fred Stripe]

Bring lawyers/guns & money.

[chi-town]

I used to pack only shorts and swim trunks no long pants. But for the last 7 or 8 years I've taken a few pair of pants to wear at night. Also wear socks and shoes at night. Saves me from getting chewed up like I used to. When you look around at people that live there they usually have long pants on at night to. I'm actually much more comfortable like that.