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Caribbean and Central America What to Pack

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Sunscreen Caye Caulker

5 Reviews Mosquito repellent is a must here!!!Mosquitos will come and get you if you do not wear it at night!! A must, must No fancy clothing here.. just swimsuit/sandles/shorts/tank tops Any and all medical...

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9 Reviews a carry on is more than enough for 5 days for 5 days I packed the following: one dress, one pair of capri pants, 4 blouses, one summer skirt, 1 pair of flip flops, 1 hat to protect from the sun, 1...

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Underwater Cameras Caye Caulker

1 Review If you don't have a camera or videocamera that you can use under water, you should concider buying an Aquapac or something similar. It's a waterproof "pocket" where you can put your camera and take...

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Old Patagonia Express

by Pieter11

The most important inspiration for my trip to Central America was Paul Theroux book "The Old Patagonia Express". This is a brilliant report of the trip he made in the 70's: starting in Massachussets and then all the way to the most Southern part of Argentina. And all that by train. Unfortunately it's no longer possible to do this trip by train, since almost all railways have been closed. But still the book gives you a great sence of the atmosphere and it's a great inspiration! I read it and within three months I was busy doing my version of the Old Patagonia Express; a shorter one, but still... :)

Don't over pack!

by rw-bigfoot

We wore shorts and t-shirts and bathing suits and I took 2 cotton hoodies and pants. most all the time I wore a few different little cotton skirts easy to wash and dryed fast. Pack a good hat and sunglasses!Also for the fancy dress up nights they let Ray into the dining room with just a nice collared shirt and khaki pants and dress shoes. I just brought 2 fancy shirts and just wore a pair of slinky brand black pants or one of my cotton skirts. Lots of people bring and buy fancy clothes but that's not what kind of people we are. Bring clothes that can wash out in the small sink and dry super fast! Rays underwear took days to dry while my nylon underwear dryed over night, no place reallt to hang up laundry jsut a little spot in the shower. There was not laundry machines to use on the ship only the dry cleaning service they offered, 4. for a pair of pants to wash and 3. for a pair of...

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more than 1 pair of shoes! BLISTERS!

by rw-bigfoot

ok I know no one wants to see blisters on a trip but I got them the first day at the beach. Sand in my gym shoes on the walk back to the ship. I seen so many people with their heels tore off! I had to look in a couple different stores of some cheap slip on beach shoes they were hard to find for under 20. and they were only worth 5. at the most! So pack extra style of shoes I wore my flip flops after the first day and wore a hole in the side of my foot from the strap! Take more than one style and rotate what shoes you wear everyday to give your feet a break we walked miles and miles during our trip. Also pack some good first aid cream and bandages . Once i kept a bandage and tape on the worn spots they didn't get any worse. bandaids didn't stay on you need gauze pads and tape to keep them secure. the first aid station on the ship did have some great antibioctic ointment for 5.00 a big...

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No need to go nuts about packing

by hugolorenzetti

If you intend to use bus from place to plae, pack light. A backpack or a small case, no large luggage, because they won't fit the overhead compartments.We took 60litre backpacks, one for eah, and on the way, because we bought pottery and fragile crafts, we bought two other backpacks, school size. Dry season is the best time to go, and tmperatures are high everywhere - a light jacket will do for the higher destinations, like Boquete in Panama. Towels are a must, Douglas Adams cannot be worng. Take trousers (jeans is enough) if you wish to visit churches and public buildings. You won't be allowed in in shorts. Tip from a Latino: PRESS YOUR CLOTHES. Bring a nice set, specially if going out at night. We are very careful about getting dressed for things, and when we look at you and laugh is usually because you are dressed up like scarecrows. Buy insect repellent there. They work better....

DEET is a beautiful thing

by latin_america_junkie

I found, that even more than sunblock, I was grateful to have my Jungle Juice with me... which is 98% DEET, and probably very fatal if I were to wear it every day of my life... but so fantastic at keeping the bugs away! the only place I have been able to find it is at REI.. but watch out, because they make some lotions by the same name too that may only be 19% DEET or something.. so read the label before buying!

Important Items to Pack for Caribbean Cruise

by deecat

There is no baggage limitation aboard the ship, but it always makes sense to limit the amount you bring, especially if you fly to the home pier. But, bring an overnight bag for your last night at sea since they take your other baggage to prepare it for departure.Identify all your bags, even carry-ons. Use your Celebrity Cruises luggage tags.Might want to insure all luggage and valuables. Sweater for cooler days, pants suit or sporty outfit, dress, pants outfit, walking shorts, polo shirts, sundress, cover-up, cocktail dress or long gown for women. Jacket, shirt and tie, sports shirt, slacks, dinner jacket and dark suit, walking shorts, polo shirts. Bathing suit, hat, sunglasses, lightweight windbreaker, comfortable, rubber-soled shoes for both men and women. Good sunscreen, extra pair of prescription glasses or contact lenses, prescription medications, and some type of sea sickness...

SENSATION TIP - What you'll need

by garridogal

Bring a carry on large enough to bring whatever you might want to change into before your luggage is delivered to your room. Could be a few hours. Also, you have to leave your luggage outside your room by midnight on the last night. So, make sure that carry on is large enough to fit whatever you're wearing that night and your PJs. Shorts, sundresses and dressy clothes for dinner (optional but nice to do) and Formal wear for Formal night. Flip flops, sandals and comfy walking shoes for your day trips. And, be sure to highlight any pedicures.... Sunscreen, aloe, and very importantly, something for tummies that might get upset from the lower quality food and all the booze you might drink. Okay, this is ME I'm talking about but it could happen to you too! Lots of it! You'll want to capture all the sites (and I mean ALL of them)! Bathing suits. They give you towels! Some folks cut costs...

Are there ATMs in Central America?

by darthmilmo

There are very few ATMs that work under the cirrus network. However, there are several ATMs using the VISA network. I couldn't find any ATM accepting foreign Mastercards (cirrus network) in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, or El Salvador (even tried the capital city of El Salvador, where I stayed with a friend who knew all the ATMs) in 2001. I did find ATMs in San Jose, Costa Rica and Panama City, Panama. The ATM availability may have changed by now, but just in case take more traveller checks. BTW, you can usually do a credit card cash advance withdrawal at banks that use the Cirrus network (note that this is not via an ATM and so it's more expensive both at your bank end and at the bank you do the withdrawal from). I am afraid that for now the Visa network is the best alternative as it offers more ATM availability in the region. This is usually true worldwide as well. I've...

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by Debala

We were there in February, and many of the days were overcast in the morning, and then the sun came out in the afternoon. So have jeans and long sleeves available. And sweatshirts for the boat ride to the snorkling. No fancy clothes needed. All restaurants are casual. For the jungle walk, smart to have hiking boots, or sneakers you don't care about getting muddy. The have some small markets for toiletries in case you run out, but good idea to bring most things from home. I heard film is expensive, so bring plenty of your own. Had lots of fun w/underwater disposible camera while snorkling. I'd definetly recommend picking up one before you get here.

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by Basmom

I would pack very light! We spent most of our time in our swimsuits! I took two outfits for each day that we were there (5 days) and that was too much. Just take one outfit for each day...We had two suitcases and one carry on bag. Shorts and light shirts. If you are going to do a lot of walking or hiking, make sure that you have the appropriate shoes. For the beach, sandals or flip-flops. No need to take towels, the resort gives them to you or you can buy souvenier ones in the boutiques. We made sure that we had Benadryl and stuff like that as well as mosquito spray (didn't need it though). Lotion for your skin is really a must after spending the day in the ocean. Cameras and film are extremely expensive there...for an underwater camera, I spent $9.00 here in the US - in Jamaica, I spent $15.00 US dollars for the same camera! Make sure you take what you need!!! Our resort made sure...

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