Advice list for newcomers to Negril

[Limo Mon]

1. Leave the bling at home.
2. Pack less clothes.
3. Take more cash.
4. Never exchange money on the street NEVER NEVER EVER !!!!

[Coco]

Mosquito coils!
YETI tumbler

[jamaicarob]

we always bring 2 sizes of zip lock bags, snacks because they are expensive in ja. drink the tap water..so good,a candle and flashlite for power outages, pay in jamaican currency, small bills...they never have change, first aid kit, Negril is hard on your feet, you will see, soon come

[enemeane]

Always, always be respectful. It's as if they know you are there before you do and you will want to come back!

[BrianJM]

Why use ATMs? If one knows they will need some cash, get all you may anticipate before leaving home....Carrying worries?...I'd rather have it on me, than announce to the world "I'm getting cash, everybody"....just IMHO

Personally, I don't prefer to travel with 7-14 days of USD cash. I would much rather take a private taxi to the Scotia Bank or NCB and withdrawal 3-4 days of cash at a time.

1) I can get JMD, and
2) I usually have to go to the grocery store about the same time I need money, and
3) the ATM fees are actually pretty favorable (unless your bank at home dings you extra).

[lacdeloo]

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.

[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

[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.