Leave the bling at home. The only time I wear jewelry is on the way down & the way back & then it's pretty basic, nothing fancy. If I put earrings in, I'm dressing up.

If you're staying at a place w/ a kitchen, have your driver take you grocery shopping before you check in, if possible. Why spend part of your first full day in JA grocery shopping when you can do it when you arrive? If you arrive early enough, get the supplies you need. The next day you're free to enjoy from the moment you wake up.

I take lots of Crystal Lite lemonade mix to prepare for my drink while on the beach.