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Most Important things (NOT) to forget.....
Most Important things (NOT) to forget.....
Hi all,
We are less than 3 weeks away from our first visit, and of course counting down the days, hours, minutes.
What would everyone list as the 5 most important things (NOT) to forget to bring on their 1st visit?
We have:
Neet Sheet
Bug Dope
SPF & Lotions
Clothes
Snorkel Gear
(Buying all food there)
We will be packing our snorkel gear & a few changes of clothes in the carry-ons, and only check one bag.
We are less than 3 weeks away from our first visit, and of course counting down the days, hours, minutes.
What would everyone list as the 5 most important things (NOT) to forget to bring on their 1st visit?
We have:
Neet Sheet
Bug Dope
SPF & Lotions
Clothes
Snorkel Gear
(Buying all food there)
We will be packing our snorkel gear & a few changes of clothes in the carry-ons, and only check one bag.
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Jan&MikeVa
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Scott, you are in for a WONDERFUL vacation!! 
Glad to hear you have the packing under control, ya just don't need much on STJ! I would suggest some CD music if you enjoy that. Most of the jeeps have CD players and same with the villas. Special music in Paradise makes it that much better!
Don't forget to keep notes or a journal so you can post a trip report! Journaling was great advice for our first trip because my brain went to total mush!
When are you on island?? We're there 11/26 through 12/4................
Jan (akaCharlie)
Toes in the Sand: 14 days
Glad to hear you have the packing under control, ya just don't need much on STJ! I would suggest some CD music if you enjoy that. Most of the jeeps have CD players and same with the villas. Special music in Paradise makes it that much better!
Don't forget to keep notes or a journal so you can post a trip report! Journaling was great advice for our first trip because my brain went to total mush!
When are you on island?? We're there 11/26 through 12/4................
Jan (akaCharlie)
Toes in the Sand: 14 days
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Kentuckygirl
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Xislandgirl
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I agree with the CD suggestion. It is great to have "your" music when you are lounging at the villa.
I always pack some first aid stuff. It can get pricey on island. I have a small plastic pencil case with bandaids, neosporin, tylenol, advil, cold medicine,bonine (if you will be boating) & immodium. I always find that I use something while traveling.
Other than that, it sounds like you are on your way to a fabulous vacation.
Don't forget to take great notes and give us your trip report when you get back.
Have a blast.
I always pack some first aid stuff. It can get pricey on island. I have a small plastic pencil case with bandaids, neosporin, tylenol, advil, cold medicine,bonine (if you will be boating) & immodium. I always find that I use something while traveling.
Other than that, it sounds like you are on your way to a fabulous vacation.
Don't forget to take great notes and give us your trip report when you get back.
Have a blast.
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Bob & Anita
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Re: Most Important things (NOT) to forget.....
In addition to what others have said, we would add:ScottB wrote: We have:
Neet Sheet
Bug Dope
SPF & Lotions
Clothes
Snorkel Gear
(Buying all food there)
- Sunglasses
Hat
Someone mentioned first aid and we would add Swimmers Ear med to that list
St John books (FF&FWD, Off the Beaten Track)
Bob & Anita
What Not to Forget
We aren't going to STJ until late Feb, but I would add to your list (based upon other travelling):
1. collapsable cooler
2. baggies (I would wet a small towell and put it in a baggy so I could wash the salt off me after snorkelling)
4. artificial sweetner (if you use it)
5. wooden clothespins (to close bags of food, to hang stuff up)
6. Air freshener/spray
Hope this helps. We are debating on bringing frozen food - seems like such a hassle, but if food really is expensive, may help. When we went to Atlantis in Paradise Islan, the food was quite expensive. We brought some snack stuff, but ate out all meals.
1. collapsable cooler
2. baggies (I would wet a small towell and put it in a baggy so I could wash the salt off me after snorkelling)
4. artificial sweetner (if you use it)
5. wooden clothespins (to close bags of food, to hang stuff up)
6. Air freshener/spray
Hope this helps. We are debating on bringing frozen food - seems like such a hassle, but if food really is expensive, may help. When we went to Atlantis in Paradise Islan, the food was quite expensive. We brought some snack stuff, but ate out all meals.
last minute things to bring
The thing we used over and over were a small container of pop up wipes! They were great to just throw in the bag and use for sandy, salty hands, etc. We also used lots of lip balm with sunscreen in it!!! I am completely jealous... I stayed at Gallows and just loved going to the pool and hot tub after walking back from dinner in Cruz Bay... awwwww, wonderful memories... have a great trip!
"By the time we hit Miami, the cell phones will ring and life as we know it will draw us back in, so tonight we will just continue to soak in the sounds, the sights, the tastes and the feelings of St. John."
