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vanderlust 100 reviews

Luggage and bags: Bring something to carry items to and from the beach.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Pack what you think you will need, put half of it back. You will need swim suits, sandals, light hiking shoes (walking shoes will suffice) shorts, lightweight shirts. The wearing of swimwear in public in town is frowned upon. Leave the evening wear at home. The best dressed people you will see will be in khaki pants and polo shirt. Ladies, leave the heels at home.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Especially about 7 days after rain on the island, mosquitoes will be abundant at sea level and near fresh water.

Photo Equipment: Take it! Especially water/sand resistant camera

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: If you stay at a villa, you will most likely find them supplied with beach chairs, cooler, towels and some toys.

Miscellaneous: Groceries and staples such as batteries are expensive compared to mainland prices. Bring what you can. Alcohol is cheap in comparison especially rum.

Written Sep 25, 2008

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Island Essentials
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pabertra 539 reviews

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Island casual is the dress code here. Nothing fancy is required although gentleman may want to have one pair of slacks and a collared shirt handy for some of the swanky restaurants on the other islands.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Bring bugspray to ward off pesky mosquitos and no-see-ums.

Written Dec 27, 2005

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Bring Bug Spray
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islamonroe 10 reviews

Luggage and bags: pack light

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: good hiking shoes

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: anti itch cream or benedryl

Photo Equipment: YES!

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: boogie boards at Cinnamon Bay!
ALWAYS mask-fins & snorkel

Miscellaneous: Have Fun and RELAX!

Written Nov 18, 2008

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