How to Pack for a Trip to Jamaica

You'll have no shortage of great food, wonderful music and sunshine when you visit this Caribbean nation. Jamaica's climate stays between 75 and 85 degrees F year-round, so remember those shorts!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Walking Shoes
• Travel Clothes
• Sunscreen
• Luggage Sets
• Travel Adapters And Converters
• Carry-on Bags
• Garment Bags
• Backpacks
• Sunglasses
• Umbrellas
• Duffel Bags
• Passport

1. Pack light, casual, comfortable clothes. Shorts, T-shirts, skirts, sundresses and a swimsuit are must-haves. Cotton and linen will keep you cool in the very humid spring and summer months.

2. Remember the beach necessities: wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunblock and a swimsuit cover-up. The latter is important, as swimsuits are acceptable only at the beach or by the pool.

3. Bring sandals, flip-flops and a pair of walking shoes for taking in the sites.

4. Take simple evening attire. Women will impress in a nice cotton dress, while men may opt for long shorts and a button-down short-sleeved shirt.

5. Pack a few sweaters for layering, especially in the fall and winter. An umbrella is also good in fall and winter, as brief showers are likely.

6. Bring insect repellent.

7. Take an electric converter and adapter.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a carry-on bag that includes all necessities - your passport, a change of clothes, all medications, spare contact lenses or glasses, all forms of money and any important documents - in case your luggage goes astray.
• Pack to accommodate your needs. Leave superfluous items at home.
• As of January, 2007, a US passport is required for US citizens traveling between the Caribbean and the US by air. In January, 2008, the requirement will extend to travelers by sea and land.

[markus]

on 7/13/2008 Good Stuff!

Also consider getting a local tour guide to help you around.

Not only will you be much safer, you'll enjoy some of the best that Jamaica has to offer!
http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_tour_guide.html

on 6/30/2006 Be prepared to wait in a long line at immigration when you get off the plane, and give yourself lots of time when checking in to leave the country. I've waited several hours on my way home.

on 11/22/2005 Do not wear that winter coat no matter how cold it is where you are flying from. Before landing, while you're still in the plane, take off sweatclothes worn over shorts and a t-shirt and stash them into your carry-on.