Check In vs Carry On....?

[BBrasta]

Air mattress for the beach
Bloody Mary mix
Vodka
More vodka
Few snacks
Plastic cups
Cooler
Just for starters.... Yup we check bags!

[jojo p]

My CarryOn (longest stay 9days) Includes:

5 Swim suits
3 Cover Ups
Beach Flip Flops
Shorts
Leggings
Tops
1-2 Sundresses/Skirt
Sleepwear/Under garments
1 Flat Shoe
1 Semi Heel (That I never wear and about to be fired from the list)
1 Sneaker (That I usually wear on the flight)
Toiletries (In a toiletry bag that hangs up)
Strap purse & Hand purse
Face cloths
Scarfs/Sun Cap
Portable speaker
Candles & Incents
Snacks
Bottles (For the room)
Insulated cup
Coffee cup
Strap purse & Hand purse

I use the Cubes & Ziploc Space bags they work wonders!

Okay darling, a couple questions, how do you get bottles past security in your carry on, and how do you survive 9 days with those mini sized lotions, hair stuff, skitter spray, and all the stuff that can't go into carry on, except for the little bag they allow, we have never discussed this over cocktails ...lol

[IRIEchic]

Okay darling, a couple questions, how do you get bottles past security in your carry on, and how do you survive 9 days with those mini sized lotions, hair stuff, skitter spray, and all the stuff that can't go into carry on, except for the little bag they allow, we have never discussed this over cocktails ...lol

My badd I don't pack my bottles in my carry on I just carry them on from duty free on my direct flight and I don't have hair products because my hair is usually braided remember?! lol...I bring (2) bottles of bath wash, (2) toothpaste and (2) sunblock (You know I hide from the sun) so dont need much of that! WE must add this subj to hour cocktail talk!

[LivinInThe603]

I check one bag and bring a small carry on.

I don't pay for luggage, and I don't mind waiting in line if it means I have everything I need right there with me. I'm on vacation, I'm allowed 50 lbs (my case is usually about 35 pounds when I weigh in) and I'm waiting in line anyway, so I don't skimp on what I bring (I'm not excessive, but it's not like I'm backpacking, yuh know!)

I don't think I've ever brought anything unusual, but this year I want to bring some solar powered twinkle lights to decorate my patio, maybe.

[jojo p]

Livin, are those lights to help guide you home at night so you don't walk into the wrong place.....hehehehehe

[ohliz]

I would feel guilty bringing just a carry on. That would mean we didn't bring anything to give away!

Cash takes up very little space and I haven't yet had a maid, driver or other service industry person refuse it

That said I did bring a couple of things to give specific folks...a decor item for a newly opened place, some solar lights for someone else. They fit into my carryon just fine.

I use a lot of bug spray and so far no problem running out. This past trip there were 3 of us and we each brought travel size shampoo, conditioner, Off, sunscreen, moisturizer (everything else is "solid" so no limit - lip balm, soap, deodorant etc). 10 days later we had leftovers of everything. In fact they sell bug wipes, powder shampoo and similar products now, none of which are subject to carryon limits.

To each their own, there's no right way to do it. But for me, carryon only for the 3 of us saved $150 - an entire extra day in Jamaica. That plus the time savings at the airport makes it worth it, to me, to pack carefully. It also makes going from place to place easier, we move around a lot.

[gregandkelly63]

I think couple of people have taken my comment the wrong way. By saying I would feel guilty bringing just a carry on because that would mean we didn't bring anything to give away, I meant we didn't anything to give to the children. In the past we have brought toys, school supplies, back packs and musical instruments.

Cash works for everyone else. But I hate seeing people handing cash to the kids. It's like teaching them to beg from tourist.

No offense was intended to the people that just being carry on bag. I was speaking only of my own feelings.

[bostonguy823]

On a side note, I found the one indespensible item I must bring to Negril....Pedialyte, yep.... It comes in powdered form as individual packets .....Greatest thing for a hangover....better even....hangover prevention! They come in flavors and I found myself mixing them in with vodka sodas... In between the stripes...Emergen-C works well too....

[negrilfound42]

On a side note, I found the one indespensible item I must bring to Negril....Pedialyte, yep.... It comes in powdered form as individual packets .....Greatest thing for a hangover....better even....hangover prevention! They come in flavors and I found myself mixing them in with vodka sodas... In between the stripes...Emergen-C works well too....

Great suggestion! I will stock up!

[enemeane]

Heads up if your only option is AA. While double checking baggage limits yesterday, end of February, $25.00 fee for using the overhead bin!