In need of some packing advice...

[marley9808]

Marley - LOL - Raul's insert comments could be exchanged with Markus's insert comments about my shoes.
(Particularly my collection of boots and dress shoes. I keep finding ones I like, but then realize the heels are too high, they're not practical or they aren't comfortable. I have a huge pile in the closet. )

Yep! That's me exactly!!!! lol
Good luck....and I am here if you need me.....and so are all of my shoes! LOL

[Clarity]

Thanks MoFromMonroe! I'm thinking this might be the way to go. One of the carry-ons could be a knapsack that could be easily thrown over the shoulders while rolling the big suitcase from hotel to hotel.
And it's actually more than 3 hotels this time...lol


Awww! Thanks so much Marley!
Can’t wait to *FINALLY* meet you!

[marley9808]

Awww! Thanks so much Marley!
Can’t wait to *FINALLY* meet you!

Ditto! I am soooooooooooo excited!

[MoFromMonroe]

If I remember correctly you are staying at 3 different hotels. I would bring a carry on each and one checked bag. That way you can get all your toiletries and sun screen in the checked bag along with stuff for the last hotel. Pack the carry-ons with the stuff for the first 2 hotels. This way if your luggage is lost (it can't happen for the 3rd time) you will still be ok and it will catch up to you by the time you get to the 3rd hotel. For me 12 days is a long time to go without having everything you need. I don't know about you but everything takes up more space going home. Sunscreen alone would probably cost you $30.

[Orchid]

I second Gerrg123's recommendation....I don't consider myself high maintenance (did some short trips with just carry on a few times), but when you are on a longer trip.....well, a girls gotta have some options! I still make sure I have essentials in the carry on, but I don't think the 30 dollar fee is too much for the opportunity to have a few choices on a longer trip. I don't have a problem handwashing some things, but I don't want to HAVE TO either. I usually take some of the clothes I am ready to part with and give to ladies where I am staying, this makes room for any purchases I make while there...coffee, coffee, more coffee, all my friends are hooked!

[brasi]

I usually check a bag. I am in your boat this time. That $30 each way is staring me in the face...may I suggest you guys check ONE bag...not two? (hehehehe Markus you know where that will leave you, sorry bro).

(For serrrious: $60 is a DAY's worth of Red Stripe and sub sandwiches.)

That said. I NEED 3-4 hats at all times (except for Jungle nite...grrr). And I GOTTA bring CD's and some music gear...

Damn. See what you started?

[sandy-girl]

On this trip I over-packed and did not wear half of the stuff I had in my suitcase. I left the maid clothes and toiletries to make room for the rum.

[SweetSue]

I remember the FIRST time I went to Jamaica, and at the bar outside the exit to the charter buses there was an "experienced" gentleman with his total luggage consisting of a large bag pack and camera case/fanny pack. "I wish I could travel like that," I sighed..His reply was "You CAN....you just CHOOSE not to."

Enjoy!

[Guirigay]

I remember the FIRST time I went to Jamaica, and at the bar outside the exit to the charter buses there was an "experienced" gentleman with his total luggage consisting of a large bag pack and camera case/fanny pack. "I wish I could travel like that," I sighed..His reply was "You CAN....you just CHOOSE not to."

Enjoy!

[Luvsdaislands]

Clarity and the rest....I don't see how yall can do the carryons. I guess I am high maintenance because I need variety, I have one very large and one large checked suitcase, a carryon and a personal bag. I bring everything that I have and use at home.