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Be sure to bring mosquito repellent and After-bite. At certain times of the year, mosquitoes are plentiful and if you do not have mosquito repellent on, you will be bitten up all over. Certain beaches have swarms of mosquitoes and should be skipped if possible. These include Salt Pond Bay on the south shore and Jumbie Beach. After-bite is a must if you have already been bitten as it helps stop the itch. It can be purchased at most grocery stores on St. John.
*Bring a large tote &/or daypack*If you are big on the duty free shopping, bring an extra duffel for your loot*Ziplock bags of large & small size are great to have, both for keeping things dry & for putting wet things away in your tote*WATERPROOF BELT PACK for swimming, so you can keep your passport, money etc. with you - thefts on the beach happen all the time, often the cute little local kids that you see playing nearby who swoop in while you are napping *sport sandals are indispensable*reefwalkers are also great*you'll need one slightly nicer outfit if you want to go into nice restaurants, but keep it cool & simple*don't wear beach attire in town, it's considered rude & tacky*remember it's usually well into the '80's F & for the most part quite casual, so bring shorts etc., don't overdress*I can't do without several sarongs, but then that's just me *bug spray! the mosquitoes at...
Pack light if you going to do any island hopping. In February it is a good idea to bring a sweatshirt or light sweater – especially if you are camping on St. John (as we did). It never gets too cool, but the breezes can really move in off the ocean. It is all really quite comfortable. You can bring your own camping gear to Cinnamon Bay if you wish, but they also offer fully stocked campsights for little extra money. This save you the hassle of checking your gear at the airport. Sandals (appropriate for hiking), shorts, sun block, insect repellant, a good broad-rimmed hat, snorkel gear, a warm heart, a big smile and eager desire to explore are all quite helpful.
Sun glasses! Bring them. I went for 2 weeks without a pair, only wearing a hat, and I'm now using eye drops. My eyes are dry, and they're not normally, so bring sunglasses, a hat, and moisturising eye drops.
The temperature always stays between 70-90 degrees here (average of 80s), so pack light clothes like shorts, t-shirts, sandals and of course a hat and sunglasses. It does rain here but only for short periods of time so forget your umbrella. Mosquito repellent is a must as I was bitten a lot during my first week here. Also, something like 'Dermoplast' will help relieve itching and sunburn, one of which you'll get. As with all sun holidays with children, make sure you have enough water/other drinks, with you and a stroller is definitely useful, because Charlotte Amalie is pedestrianised or has paths, so you can walk freely in the main town.
There isn't really any specific type of bag you shouldn't take, but I do recommend taking a backpack you are comfortable carrying around with you for cameras, and other personal items. The climate is quite warm year-round, but you might want to take a light rain-proof jacket just in case.Do take shorts, bathing suits, your favorite sandals, tank-tops, etc... generally anything you would take with you to the beach is a good idea. Take plenty of sunscreen. While the air temperature itself isn't opressively hot (generally in the 80's with comfortable humidity) the strength of the sun in the tropics is quite amazing. Also take some after-sun lotion (aloe, etc...) in case you do get a sunburn. I had no problems in this regard. I took an SLR camera and 35mm film. If you take a digital or video camera (we took a video camera as well), it depends on where you stay as to whether or not you'll...
Travel light! You won't need heavy, bulky clothes so use a small bag. Chances are you'll encounter stairs, ferries, or small planes so you'll want to be able to manage your luggage easily. It's hot and humid so light breathable materials are best. Who really cares about wrinkles! Bathing suit (obviously) and beach shoes (like Tevas) for hiking down to those more secluded areas. Dining around town can be casual, but you'll probably want one nice sundress/collared shirt for more fancy restaurants. Afternoon rain showers are common so a light rainjacket can be helpful. Also mosquitos abound so in the evenings you may prefer lightweight long-sleeves and long pants. Mosquito repellant! Sunscreen! Everything is more expensive and harder to find on the island so make sure to bring any possible medications like allergy tablets, etc. Most hotels & tourist shops sell toiletries, and on St.Thomas...
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Take a soft foldup cooler - they will lie flat in your suitcase and you can pack ice from your hotel and drinks & snacks while you are out exploring - Magens Bay has great picnic site. Small billfolds you can hang from your neck inside your shirt. Has small zipper pockets for credit cards and cash.
The best type of bag to take is one that is easy to carry, and not too heavy. Chances are, if you rent a car, most likely you will recieve a small, SUV type vehicle, we had a side-kick to negotiate the terrain we had to drive on to get to my cousin's house, but also the main attractions on the island such as the rainforest and remote beach access. I would recommend a large back pack or duffel bag, you might want to leave space for any soueviners you might find. Shorts, T-shirts, bathing suit, sandals, rain coat. Basically summer atire, but defenitely bring lots of sunscreen!!!! Sun Screen, spf of more than or equal to 45. You can get a sunburn from walking outside unprotected for 5 minutes! Bring extra film and photgraphy supplies, you're on an island so anticipate price inflation as compared to the main land. Snorkel gear, scuba gear, beach umbrella, beach towel, etc. Bring a sense...
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