Starting my list - need help

[flip-flop]

FlaGeorge and I are trademarking "STJ Walkie Talkie Tours" concept ... so no stealing!

They work great and are an awesome option when you are a larger group!

[waterguy]

my idea is sunscreen oil applicator. would you charge by the amount of oil or looks of the sun bather

[California Girl]

my idea is sunscreen oil applicator. would you charge by the amount of oil or looks of the sun bather

I'd say the looks of the sunbather in many cases would determine the amount of oil

[waterguy]

Very ture

[flip-flop]

I am no RickG, but here's my list. Not all is essential but I've kind of divided it into categories.

Essential Paperwork/Other:
-Passports
-Confirmation printouts (airline, house, car)
-Cash

Personal
-Medications
-Nail polish & remover
-Razor & refills
-Lotion
-Contact Stuff (solution, ex pair)
-Glasses
-Bug Spray
-Insect Bite Stuff
-Sunscreen/Tanning Lotion
-Aloe
-Liquid Bandaid

For the Beach
-Hats
-Swimsuits
-Beach cover-ups
-Sunglasses
-Snorkel/diving equipment
-Neat Sheet
-Soft Cooler
-Beach Bag
-Reading materials

For the House
-Zip lock bags
-Guidebooks
-Tea (cold brew) & Equal
-Dried Fruit/Beef Jerky
-Snack Mix/Pringles/Pretzels
-Peanut butter
-Cereal/Breakfast bars etc
-Crystal Light
-Sweet Stuff/Cookies
-Raisons, easy mac, etc for kids

Electronics
-PDA Phone (aka my brain)
-Camera
-Walkie Talkies
-iPod, iTrip & speaker dock

Kid's Stuff
-Swimsuits
-Hats
-Swim diapers & regular diapers
-Toys/Books
-Baby & Bug Block
-T-shirts for over swimsuit
-Sandals, water shoes
-Floats, wings, swim toys
-Cortisone

+ Clothes for me...that's it See why the whole carryon only is beyond me!

[liamsaunt]

One cool thing to add to your list is an otter box. This is the only device of this type that I have found able to retain a seal for more than a few days. I have the smallest size, which is just big enough to hold the car keys, the safe key, our ids, and a little cash. You can loop it around your waist, wear it around your neck, or if you are a guy, do what John does: tie the string to your bathing suit strings and then stuff it in your bathing suit pocket.

http://www.otterbox.com/

[dartchic]

Everyone's lists are so great. I think I found something I forgot on each one. You guys are terrific. We are staying in St. Thomas. Can anyone give us some insights for STT like Rick did for STJ? It's our first time there. After reading all your posts for the last couple months, I'm getting the feeling that I screwed up booking STT instead of STJ. Just didn't know (Virgin - Virgin!!)
Thanks for your help.

[cypressgirl]

Liamsaunt.......I love my otter box. I spread out my neat sheet and bury it in the sand underneath it. I make sure no one is looking. Now I've told my secret hiding place. Does anyone else do this, or am I stupid?

[RickG]

Things I love about Rick's list:

-He reminds me not to pack the washer/dryer!

-He considers bottle opener and corkscrew as toiletries!

<BURP>

[MrsCARolph]

Lots of great info, as always. I was HOPING we could stick to a carry-on each, but I'm gonna have to reconsider...

[Kentuckygirl]

We are still trying to do the carryon thing. Any tips? We will be there for a week, no kids