Gerry G's official Negril packing list. Am I forgetting anything?????

[gerryg123]

Any medications? Travellers Checks? Sun screen and bug spray? Sunglasses? Beer Coozie?
How about a few extra batteries for flashlight? And one of those locks that lets you attach laptop to something immovable in room?
Bubba Keg - sure is nice having a huge ice water lasting all day on the beach - or lasting all night for in the morning.

I always hit the bank for lots of $5's - for leaving for maid each day - and lots of $1's - for other tips.

Have you ever thought of leaving the watches behind (at least the backup), and just using the clock on your cell?

I've never brought more than 3 bathing suits - and that was my 5-week trip.
6 bathing suits sounds like a lot for 12 days - for a guy! Sorry Gerry but I had to mention it. LOL.

Enjoy your 12 days.

I don't do travellers checks based on a forewarning by Brassi, though I do have two bank cards I keep in separate places, but I usually split up my cash between safe, a hiding place and my pocket.

The sunscreen I lump in with sundries.

I bring extra bathing suits partly for variety reasons cause, like most of us, I am wearing a suit like 90 percent of the time.

Never considered batteries or a bubba keg, but the laptop lock sounds like a great idea.

Can't go without a watch cause I don't always have my cell on me, and I also have to do a little work mixed in with all the fun n sun .....

[Ohio_Buckeye_1]

I missed the warning on TCs by Brassi?
My bank issues TCs with no fees. The cambios all take them and as long as I plan for Sundays/Holidays, no problems ever using them - unless changed in last 6mos.
Plus it helps me keep to budget - when my cash is gone for the day, no more spending until I cash TCs budgeted for next day.

Also, my ATM charges both out-of-network fee and 3% foreign transaction fee. On a past trip, after returning and getting my bank statement - I had surprise of fees totalling a little more than $US12 for each $300 withdrawal - so THAT is for emergencies only for me, now. I know Canadians with Scotia Bank accounts are lucky there and probably some US banks, too - but it's worth checking your agreement to NOT be similarly surprised. If I had card with no fees I might change my method.

Laptop locks can be gotten really cheap on eBay - if you have time before your trip. I prefer combination type so don't have to worry about another key.

The Bubba Keg is great - many sizes but I found 52oz size is perfect for beach. I pack it with small items so doesn't take up so much valuable space in bag. Wal-Mart has them during warmer months in my area - or you can order from the Bubba Keg website. I usually give it to security guard or beach guard when I leave. They LOVE it because I have yet to see them in stores there - not to say they aren't available in MoBay or somewhere.

[brasi]

I missed the warning on TCs by Brassi?

Two trips ago, my Traveler's checks pained me so (cambio cambio cambio) and made me miss out on a few things. I took my last trip with just an ATM card.

Not a huge deal, lots of people do it. Prior to that I was old school and brought TCs on any trip out of the US.

I found out I enjoyed the convenience of ATMs...my worries about cash and losing my card etc were unfounded.

If they help you budget though, cool!