Travel Information - Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide - page 30

first aid kit with aspirin, stomach medicine, ban-
dages, etc.

mini-address book for postcard writing

We quickly learned that in the Caribbean, the key wardrobe
words are comfort and cool, not necessarily chic. Even if you'll
be staying at the poshest resort and dining in the toniest res-
taurants, comfort comes first. A few restaurants require jackets
for men (especially during high season), and we've identified
those throughout this guidebook. Neckties are rarely seen.

We keep a permanent packing list for our Caribbean trips. For a
four-night trip, we bring:

His Hers

2 pairs casual slacks 1 pair nice slacks or khakis

2 T-shirts 1 T-shirt

2 polo or short sleeve shirts 2 short sleeve/sleeveless blouses

2 swimsuits 2 swimsuits, 1 cover-up

1 pair walking shoes 1 pair walking sandals

1 pair sandals or tennis shoes 1 pair evening sandals

1 pair water shoes 1 pair water shoes

1 casual skirt

2 pairs shorts
1 dress or sundress

This may seem sparse, but we always carry on our luggage if
possible (although sometimes we've had to surrender bags on
small propeller planes). Toting bags may seem like a hassle, but
it does minimize the chance of lost luggage. When we deplane,
we're first in line for customs and immigration, so we breeze
through and add a little precious time to our island vacation.