Does anyone have any suggestions about what to pack when going to Montego Bay?

Question

My husband and I are going to Montego Bay next week and I am looking for any helpful hints on things that we may want to pack that we may not think of.

FYI- We are going to be doing the following excursions.

Horseback riding

4 wheelers

Tubing down the river

White-water rafting

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please serious suggestions only.

Answer 1

In Your Carry On Bag:

    * Airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation

    * Passport/visas/driver's license

    * Credit cards (take only those you'll need)

    * Hotel & transfers reservation fax confirmations

    * American Express Traveler's Cheque Card or Traveler's Cheques

    * Photocopies of all of the above, plus a photocopy of related medical and/or trip insurance coverage and prescriptions (leave the copies in the room safe or the hotel's main safe if there isn't one in your room)

    * Phone numbers for your credit card companies (in case your cards are lost or stolen)

    * Prescription medicine (in the original bottle) AND the prescription for the medication

    * Contraception

    * Light sweater (for the plane, which can get cold)

    * If you have space, a swimsuit, change of clothes, and pajamas in case your luggage gets lost or delayed

    * And....if you simply must take valuable jewelry, wear it or take it in your carry-on, don't put it in any luggage to be checked

HER things to pack

    * 1 pair lightweight slacks or khakis (for casual evenings that may be chillier than days)

    * 1 lightweight jacket or shawl

    * 1 nice sundress

    * 1 little black dress

    * 1 nice cardigan-style sweater (for chilly restaurants)

    * 4 casual shirts (T-shirts, tank tops, short-sleeve button-downs, etc.)

    * 2 pairs shorts (not too short - daisy dukes or hot pants are not appropriate for most places)

    * 2 swimsuits (bikini for the beach, one-piece for water sports)

    * 1 swimsuit cover-up (pareos work great and can double as a shawl in the evenings)

    * 1 pair comfortable walking shoes/sandals (you may wind up walking a bit if you go sightseeing)

    * 1 pair evening shoes/sandals

    * 1 evening purse

    * Extra socks and underwear

    * Bras (don't forget a strapless one if you've packed a top or dress that needs it)

    * Accessories (scarves and jewelry to "stretch" your wardrobe)

HIS things to pack

    * 1 pair lightweight slacks or khakis (jeans are too heavy for a tropical climate)

    * 1 pair nice slacks

    * 1 light jacket or pullover (take one that can be tied around the waist or stuffed in a backpack)

    * 4 casual shirts (T-shirts or short-sleeve button-downs)

    * 2 pairs shorts

    * 2 lightweight polo or button-down short-sleeve shirts (avoid dark colors)

    * 1 swimsuit

    * 1 pair comfortable walking shoes or sandals

    * 1 pair nice, but not dress, shoes - even black sneakers can look good with slacks & a sport coat

    * Extra socks and underwear

For Both of you:

    * Camera (disposable cameras are much more expensive at vacation spots - consider an Underwater Camera if you love to dive or snorkel)

    * Extra film or memory for digital cameras

    * Sunscreen and lip balm

    * Sunglasses

    * Sun hat or baseball cap

    * Paperback books (you can leave them in the hotel library once you've read them)

    * A canvas beach bag or lightweight daypack (you'll want something big enough to hold a bottle of water, your camera & sunscreen, etc.)

    * A money belt, neck pouch or f***y pack to hold cash, credit cards, etc. - be sure to wear it in the front

    * Guidebook (but you may not need the whole book - you can just tear out pages for only what you're interested in)

    * Electrical converter/adapter (only if going outside of the US and taking items like a computer, hairdryer, curling iron, battery charger for a camcorder, etc.)

Basic Toiletries

    * (Remember - use travel-sized containers whenever possible) Toothpaste

    * Toothbrushes

    * Deodorant

    * Cosmetics

    * Make-up remover

    * Cotton balls and swabs

    * Comb/brush

    * Hair gel/spray

    * Nail file/clippers/emory file

    * Shaving cream

    * Razors

    * Contact lens and re-wetting solution, storage case

    * Hair accessories - clips, headbands, etc.

    * Buy or pack a small first-aid kit that contains:

      * Insect repellent (and anti-itch cream for the bugs that break through)

      * Band-Aids

      * Aspirin

      * Antacid

      * Antihistamine

      * Diarrhea medicine

      * Motion sickness medicine

      * Aloe vera

      * Tampons/pads (besides the expense, they can be hard to find outside the US)

      (check out the Travel Rescue Kit from Magellan's - it's what I use)

Optional Items:

    * (Many hotels provide these, but check to be sure) Shampoo and conditioner

    * Body lotion

    * Hair dryer

    * Shower cap

    * Alarm clock

Convenient Extras

    * Extra pair of glasses/contacts, asthma inhaler, and the like

    * Ziploc bags (all sizes; use for packing wet swimsuits or protecting camera and film when it rains)

    * Earplugs

    * Sewing kit

    * Shout Wipes (instant stain-treater towelettes)

    * Anti-bacterial liquid or lotion

    * Visine

    * 1 pair old sneakers or Keds that can get wet or ruined (if you're traveling to the tropics)

    * 1 pair workout sneakers and 2-3 workout outfits if you plan on visiting the resort's gym or jogging on the beach

    * Compact Umbrella or rain ponchos

Very Important - Leave these items with family or close friends before you go:

    * Your itinerary and hotel phone numbers

    * Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, and traveler's check receipts

    * A sealed copy of your wills, life insurance-policy numbers, and pertinent financial info

Answer 2

Make sure you have bug repellent. I was just in Jamaica so the bugs can be kind of nasty!