So, you are traveling to Jamaica! You are going to have the time of your life! I have been to Jamaica every year for the last six years and I’m already booked for next year. Being a seasoned traveler to Jamaica I can offer you a great list I’ve put together over the years—just to make sure we don’t forget anything we’re going to need.
Jamaica Packing List
Passport and 2 copies of passport info (one to leave at home, one to bring with you.)
Sunscreen with a high SPF, and lots of it.
Solarcaine or aloe (can buy there but expensive)
Bug spray
Hand sanitizer (and a couple small ones that hang from your purse) Note: an 8 oz size is a good size to bring but pack it in your checked bag because it’s over the limit on liquid ounces.
Small flashlight for walking the street or the beach at night
Bathing suits. Good idea to bring at least 2.
Beach towel
Flip flops, walking shoes, AND water shoes.
Soft cooler
Koozies for drinks
Booze for checked bags only (most liquor stores sell full-sized bottles that are plastic for traveling)
Small sewing kit
Small first aid kit: bandaids, tweezers, nail clippers, Neosporin, an antihistamine for sunburn, Tylenol, Tums
Batteries for whatever you use batteries in
Tote/beach bag
Floatie (these are weighty in luggage)
Electronics: cell, tablet, vapes
Chargers for electronics
Money. Nothing higher than a $20. Bring lots of 10s, 5s, 1s. (not many places have change for anything higher than a $20 USD)
Credit card for emergency (notify bank a week in advance that you are leaving your country)
Medications (Check to see if they need to be refrigerated. Some meds go bad at higher temps. If so you’ll want to book a room with a fridge.)
Insulated cup or mug for beach
A few hats, bandanas, etc
Sunglasses
At least 1 long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt
At least 1 pair of long pants (gets chilly at night sometimes)
Snacks that travel well
Hair ties, scrunchies
Add an app on your phone that lets you call and text for free i.e. Viber
Ziplock baggies
Waterproof phone bag
Pen for immigration forms on the plane
Emergency contact list
Waterproof speaker for your music
Tissues, Wipes
Golf clubs, golf shoes
Toiletries: travel size shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, powder, moisturizer, brush, shaver, soap/body wash, chapstick, dental floss, deodorant, face cleanser
Pack enough clothes for each day. Summer tops, shorts, underwear, bras, socks, jammies, a sweater, a pair of comfy pants, sundresses, belt, etc… you know what you wear.
Keys to get back into your house, lol
HAPPY TRAVELS, MON!
Thanks for the info…at 85 I’m making my first trip to Jamaica for a granddaughter’s wedding. Since it’s only a 5 day trip, I can cut down on quantities or sizes, but now I know what items are a necessity . (it’s not until April, but I have started to pack already !)
How awesome! ***pack a can of good bug spray! Dengue fever is on the rise now!! Have fun!