Advice list for newcomers to Negril

[KitchenBeeotch]

Lots of cool Bic lighters, open red stripe bottles well and last much longer, and can give to people, get ones with your country city or hockey sports teams.

I haven't flown a whole lot...are lighters allowed on the checked bags?

[TAH]

I haven't flown a whole lot...are lighters allowed on the checked bags?

Yes, and now you can carry them with you on the plane.

[wrtiii]

I haven't flown a whole lot...are lighters allowed on the checked bags?

NO. They are allowed in your pocket or carryon, but NOT in checked luggage.

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...ohibited-items

My experience has been that on the way back, Jamaican airport security doesn't let you have them on your person.

[groove16]

this has got to b old...have always had a 5 pack or two in checked luggage...several times my luggage has been checked(red zip tied and a note saying so) and we also have lighters on us boarding the plane....once in 2010 i think, they took our lighters coming back at mobay...

NO. They are allowed in your pocket or carryon, but NOT in checked luggage.

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...ohibited-items

My experience has been that on the way back, Jamaican airport security doesn't let you have them on your person.

[marco]

travelers checks are the way to go and periodically exchange at a cambio for cash..do not use credit cards

[MikeyNYC]

most have been said already...

1. snorkel/fins/mask/ rash guard if I’m going to be in the water longer
2. bandana - keep mine wrapped around my wrist - doubles as a napkin, cold towel for neck or head if it gets too hot, wipes sweat away, also a tourniquet.
3. cooler
4. huggys / coozies
5. bug spray – buy GO! At mobay megamart or really any bodega will have it.
6. suntan lotion – chapstick – maui babe
7. camera, batteries, etc.
8. 1's and 5's for tipping and small purchases – classic line is “I don’t have any change”
9. binder clips – use these to carry my money. Leave the wallet in the safe.
10. anti-itch and first aid medicine
11. advil, immodium, benedryl, heartburn med etc
12. lanyard for keys
13. ziplock bags – the quart size come in handy for keeping small items purchased organized.
14. small flashlight
15. small wireless speaker for music

[VVHT]

MikeyNYC,

#3) cooler - I always bring a collapsible cooler and gift it to someone at the end of my trip.

[Kevin, PA]

Don't rely on credit or debit cards. Always have enough cash on hand to get by on for at least a day or two just in case electronic payment systems go down.

[Craig123]

Don't rely on credit or debit cards. Always have enough cash on hand to get by on for at least a day or two just in case electronic payment systems go down.

Good Advice.

[MikeyNYC]

Don't rely on credit or debit cards. Always have enough cash on hand to get by on for at least a day or two just in case electronic payment systems go down.

Oof. Almost got stuck last trip. Three days left and I was down to my 7000J (I easily could have made it stretch but what fun is that?) I tried to go to the ATM; my card wouldn't work at the two near the roundabout. I had called my bank prior to my trip to let them know where I would be so they wouldn't freeze it, so that wasn't it. I called customer service and the woman tells me that she doesn't see any holds and that I should *just* try another ATM. I'm thinking to myself "lady, I just tried 50% of the ATMs in town."
She continues, go ahead, I'll wait on the phone with you, just go to the one next to it. I said to her "uh, it doesn't really work that way where I'm at." She then promised me that it *should* work the next time I tried.
I walked to Times Sq the next day and it worked out.

Moral of the story - it's no fun counting your J and rationing what rum you have left, so plan ahead.