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 by sandravdp
light clothes like shorts, skirts, short dresses (not too short!), bathingsuit, bikini, scubagear
soap, antimosquito cream
light camera or waterproof camera
bathing suit, big towel, suncream! Leave a Comment
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 by nnoah
Bring a comfortable backpack to carry personal items in such as cameras etc...
It is always warm in the Netherland Antilles and the French West Indies, so bring what you would normally bring to any tropical location: shorts, t-shirts, sandals, and bathing suits. It is always a good idea to bring some rain gear just in case.
The sun in the tropics is very hot (on the Islands the temperature itself isn't oppressive, but the high angle of the sun makes it very strong), so bring plenty of sunscreen and aloe vera for later after you're back indoors. You can get a sunburn very quickly in the tropics, even if you aren't fair-skinned.
Bring plenty of film (in tourist areas buying more film can be rather expensive, an in some places, like Pinel Island, are fairly isolated), and if you have a video camera or other kind of photographic equipment with rechargeable batteries, make sure you charge the battery BEFORE you leave your room. This is generally common sense, but there aren't really any places to charge batteries when you're snorkeling.=)
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If you own snorkeling gear, bring it with you! Leave a Comment
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 by meirs
Bring plenty of bathing suits and sunscreen because St. Maarten has many great tropical beaches to relax at. Leave a Comment
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 by meirs
Bring plenty of water with you. Some people also like to bring toilet paper :)
This picture was taken at Mt. Scenery's peak. Leave a Comment
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Pack a bathing suit if you are modest and a coverup to protect you from the sun when you get burned and lots of sun block!
These are optional.
It is just like being at home-take the regular stuff.
Plan on taking lots of pictures. I take a digital and an APS for al of those wide angle shots. Leave a Comment
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 by elmasri
1 Separate change for the flight, which you can also wear on the flight back, remember it's 10 hours until you reach your destination, so it should be something you feel confortable in.
In my bag : 2 dresses for the beach, 2 for the evenings. One pair of trousers and a top with a little cardigan, it may be windy if it rained during the day.
Flat heel sandals but if you plan to go walking take also confortable tenis shoes (I didn't).
String bikini, which is allowed in any beach and will be the envy of your friends when you return, with only two white triangles carefully positioned.
An extra bikini. Sun screen, hat and knickers.
Shampoo, aftersun, sunscreen (deep tanning). Take something to spray your arms and legs in the evenings, some places have mosquitos.
Electricity points and voltage are different in both sides of the island. Adaptors are normally supplied by the hotel.
Sunscreen, towel and hat for the beach - drink plenty of fluids.
Hiking - good shoes and a bottle of water.
You can buy cheap cameras in Philipsburg but I took mine.
Picture: Baie L'Embouchure. Leave a Comment
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Sunscreen, swimsuit,sandals, sunglasses, camera - This is a place you can visit with very little luggage! Leave a Comment
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 by BROOKS
It's always above 80F/27C especially during daytime hours. It can get up to almost 90F/35C many times.
You may want to consider sandals and nice cotton attire. Be trendy when going to clubs and open air restaurants.
This would be a personal choice. The prices for many of the usual items is a bit higher I feel.
Bring a waterproof camera firstly if possible. You will be very close to the ocean or water to some extent while on St. Maarten. Film and batteries are more expensive so bring all you need. I brought 8 rolls for 12 days for 2 different islands.
It doesn't rain that frequently until September/October. It does get windy at night during our summer months there. Leave a Comment
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Casual summer clothes are fine year-round. Nightlife tends to be informal, so whatever is currently fashionable in evening resortwear is acceptable. A lightweight jacket for men and a sweater for women is recommended for the occasional cool evening. Scanty beach attire and short-shorts are considered improper in urban areas. Jackets and ties are rarely required.
Probably the greatest danger to travelers in the tropics is overexposure to the sun. Remember to work on your tan gradually and use plenty of sunscreen. Of course, it's also a good idea to take along some mosquito repellent as well.
Voltage is 220 AC, 60 cycles. Appliances made in the U.S. and Canada require French plug converters and transformers. Leave a Comment
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