What should we not forget, to bring or do?

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northerngal
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What should we not forget, to bring or do?

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We just planned a new trip, last minute!!!!! Now my head is spinning, what should I be remembering??? Usually I have months to plans and now ......what should I remember to do and bring?
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Bug spray. You don't want this chikengunya.
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OUCH !!!!
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hoosierdaddy
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The only important things are your board shorts and your credit card. If you forget anything else it will be alright!
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kklay
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Check to make sure PASSPORT is current and/or Driver's license. How about car rental? Stop mail, stop paper. If you have pets - who will take care of them or feed them while you are gone.

Just curious - how soon are you leaving? :D
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More Money :wink:

Passport for Soggy! Chargers - phone/camera, I have a collection now from forgetting them and having to buy new ones... headphones, stop mail
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RickG
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Here's my short generic packing list. Of course, the list is longer when we're going sailing. After our September trip we said we wanted to spend more time lounging on the beach; so that's my must do recommendation. We're down the last week of October, see ya on the beach.

Documents
  • Packing list
    Passport
    C&I blank forms
    Air tickets
    rental car papers
    accommodation papers
    provisions
    envelope for receipts
    pen
Electronics
  • Phone & charger
    Kindle & charger (mini usb)
    Camera & charger (mini usb)
    Car usb charger
    Portable speaker
    Stereo patch cable
    flashlights w/fresh batteries
    headlamp
Toiletries
  • shampoo
    hair gel
    comb
    toothbrush
    toothpaste
    floss
    body wash/soap
    travel towel
    travel washcloth
    deodorant
    fingernail clippers
    Sunscreen - no spray-on sunscreen, stains upholstery
    Lip balm
    bug spray - no DEET
    ear plugs
    meds
    tums
    ibuprofen
    bandaids
    first aid cream
Clothing
  • Sun hat
    Sunglasses
    Rain jacket
    2xbathing suits
    2xswim shirts
    3xshorts
    1xtshirt
    4xbutton shirts
Other
  • Cash
    Reading glasses
    Coozies
    Water bottles
    ziplock bags
    Small dry bag
    Snorkel gear
Cheers, RickG
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Coconuts
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Don't forget to bring a sense of joy and wonder!

All the best,

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Jan&MikeVa
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Rick I love your list! See you guys soon :D
northerngal
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We are leaving Jan 13 but just pulling plans together! Rick G I love your lists!!!! I need to find that one about traveling with others! This will be our first time with someone else.....
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Bigcheeze
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northerngal wrote:We are leaving Jan 13 but just pulling plans together! Rick G I love your lists!!!! I need to find that one about traveling with others! This will be our first time with someone else.....
Rick has a great list...

I always say "pack half as much and bring twice as much money". On a separate topic are your friends newbies to the islands? ...that's a whole different thread...LOl

Enjoy,
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RickG wrote:Here's my short generic packing list. Of course, the list is longer when we're going sailing. After our September trip we said we wanted to spend more time lounging on the beach; so that's my must do recommendation. We're down the last week of October, see ya on the beach.

Documents
  • Packing list
    Passport
    C&I blank forms
    Air tickets
    rental car papers
    accommodation papers
    provisions
    envelope for receipts
    pen
Electronics
  • Phone & charger
    Kindle & charger (mini usb)
    Camera & charger (mini usb)
    Car usb charger
    Portable speaker
    Stereo patch cable
    flashlights w/fresh batteries
    headlamp
Toiletries
  • shampoo
    hair gel
    comb
    toothbrush
    toothpaste
    floss
    body wash/soap
    travel towel
    travel washcloth
    deodorant
    fingernail clippers
    Sunscreen - no spray-on sunscreen, stains upholstery
    Lip balm
    bug spray - no DEET
    ear plugs
    meds
    tums
    ibuprofen
    bandaids
    first aid cream
Clothing
  • Sun hat
    Sunglasses
    Rain jacket
    2xbathing suits
    2xswim shirts
    3xshorts
    1xtshirt
    4xbutton shirts
Other
  • Cash
    Reading glasses
    Coozies
    Water bottles
    ziplock bags
    Small dry bag
    Snorkel gear
Cheers, RickG
Great list! I would also add benadryl to the list. I usually get bit really bad and taking benadryl before going to bed does help with the itch....
ShaSha
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Post by ShaSha »

RickG, Thank-you so much for your packing list! We are leaving in less than a month and I got my list out and compared it to yours and I had forgotten a few items!! I take a parachute blanket for the beach and a polar bear back pack filled with frozen meat that we check. Oh and for the men! slider shorts for under the mans bathing suite.. Those short or long hikes can cause a rash that could ruin a few days of our precious time on the island!!!! also we like buffs for our heads -while snorkeling!! one more item is a pac-safe that goes around our backpack and locks on to a tree while we are out snorkeling. I feel that our camera's that we are not using in the water and personal stuff will be safer with that!!! Can not wait to get there!!!!
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