What should I pack??

[chris55]

How many bathing suits should I pack? gerryg123 takes like 5 bathing suits and a thong so I'm told :-) I planned on taking one bathing suit. Should I be worried about fashion/style on a day to day basis wearing the same suite? Should I be wearing the same suite every day? If I do that: "will people whisper "he wore that same suite the last three days, can you imagine!" I just figured with the salt water and chlorinated pool the suite won't be dirty and very wearable day after day. I'm so confused! How about flip flops. I'm taking one pair, brown in colour. Should I be taking 2, 3 or 4 pairs of a different colour that match my 5 pairs of shorts? What if they don't totally coordinate with my shorts and shirts, will people talk? Maybe I need a suite case. How about my beer sleeve. It's blue, not ocean blue but navy blue. My shorts are brown, taupe and one pair has a mild checkered pattern, none of my shorts have blue in them. Should I buy a new beer sleeve, say something neutral in colour? Damn, I should have booked with Firefly where clothing is optional, could have packed a red beer sleeve to match my complexion and all would be good:-)

Now you aren't making fun of us women are you?? I think I'm gonna have to post my packing list when I get to that point. My husband would like to pack two pairs of shorts, one pair of swim shorts, about 5 thirst and maybe two gold shirts. I'm making him pack more cause otherwise either I'll end up washing them or finding someone who will or he will just keep wearing the same stuff...without the "washing part".

[Jamadian]

No, never. However you do have me pondering: He is bringing 5 thirsts?

[SazO]

Hahaha, this is too funny!. I am THE worlds WORST over packer. Put it this way, my suitcase, well I can fit in it and there's still room for the stuff I need.
What I took on my last trip:
Wedding dress and all the bits (tiara, veil, shoes, jewellery)
17 bikinis
14 sets of underwear
11 pairs of shoes (heels, wedges, flip flops, trainers)
19 vest tops (various colours)
9 pairs of shorts
3 short dresses
2 maxi dresses
10 mini skirts
1 jumper (it was cold when we left UK and returned)
1 pair of trousers
3 handbags
4 beach cover ups
1 inflatable pool lounger
7 kgs of toiletries, make up, sun lotion, plasters, bug spray, upset tummy tablets, nurofen, anti acid tablets, after sun, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, deodorant, rehydration salts, paramol
3 plug adapters
Camcorder
iPad
iPhone
2 books and a few other bits and bobs excluding the kitchen sink.

What I should've taken:
4 bikinis
4 vest tops
2 dresses
2 shorts
2 flip flops (one a bit snazzier than the other so could be a bit sparkly at night)
Shower gel and two in one shampoo and conditioner
Sun cream and after sun
iPhone and camcorder and 1 adapter.
Wedding stuff

With the 'should've' list I'd of probably STILL had too much. I do it every single time. I take enough clothes to last me two months. I'm a 'just in case' person and it drives my hubby mad (he has to get the case in and out the car and up any stairs etc, or else he looks 'horrible' with me struggling with MY case and him with his little case that he could actually take as hand luggage).

Summary: you won't need anything apart from a few bikinis, passport, camera, money and a cover up or two and some mascara,clear lip gloss and a big bottle of your favourite conditioner from home (hair gets very dry), oh and a maxi dress.

I am going to look back at this post I've written in a couple of months when I pack to go away. Actually, I'm going away tomorrow (UK mini break) and I haven't packed yet LOL.

I miss Negril, been back home for a month and I can't wait to press the 'confirm' button when I book to return to Paradise!!!

[Fred Stripe]

Bring lawyers/guns & money.

[chris55]

No, never. However you do have me pondering: He is bringing 5 thirsts?

Oops! Shows yet again the importance of looking over your post before hitting submit. Guess I could edit that but I'm guessing you know where my mind is at!

[Jamadian]

Oops! Shows yet again the importance of looking over your post before hitting submit. Guess I could edit that but I'm guessing you know where my mind is at!

Just teasing you. I've done that many times. And my mind is exactly where your's is. 6 more sleeps

[chi-town]

I used to pack only shorts and swim trunks no long pants. But for the last 7 or 8 years I've taken a few pair of pants to wear at night. Also wear socks and shoes at night. Saves me from getting chewed up like I used to. When you look around at people that live there they usually have long pants on at night to. I'm actually much more comfortable like that.

[Jamadian]

I've got bug juice for that. I could't fathom taking pants to Negril, but hey to each their own.

[Shaggy]

We are at Rondel Feb 8 thru 15. Hope to see ya!

[gerryg123]

Good idea to focus on the little things like TWO atm cards in case something happens to one of them. Plus lots of chapsticks and zip lock baggies (for cell phone) and TONS of lighters. When I go out, I bring two lighters, one for me to use and the other to replace the first one that gets lost. Extra charger cord in case god forbid something happens to the first one, and I also find it convenient to bring a big pool towel. Also, this past time I brought my own high-quality pillow as a carry-on, which was awesome for the flight; sometimes hotel pillows are not comfortable enough (or the pillow case is worn out, so it's a good idea. Also tin foil and paper plates and red drinking cups come in handy -- those items are expensive in Negril.