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Hi everyone, Can anyone give me advice on what or what not to pack? I haven't seen this subject for awhile but this is what I remember......... Bathing suits (duh!) shorts tees flip flops a good book beach towel I have my own snorkel gear but though about leaving the fins at home,(they are so BIG) any feedback on that? Is it a good idea to bring a sweatshirt/jacket? Long pants? We arrive March 17th and can't wait to get out of this freezing weather!!!
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IMO: 1. leave the fins and rent 2. bring ziplok bags (SJ where are ya ) great to put stuff in and I always pack any "adult liquids" in one just in case.... 3. cash light jacket/rain parka good idea, especially if you opt to make a run back to the mainland on one of the tour boats to the ruins
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A couple of bathing suits is a good idea. They never really dry out completely and get kinda ripe after a few days. Bring a few kitchen size garbage bags for dirty or wet clothes. Extra ziplocks to put your camera and such things in if you go out in a boat. Film goes in the carryon both ways.
Been there, done that, the washing machine ate the T-shirt
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Just returned from two weeks in Belize/Mexico. Beach towels are usually supplied by the hotel. Bring a hooded sweatshirt and long/or workout pants for those boat rides, windy evening, and to keep bitting bugs away. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, hat/visor, lots of film, and plenty of money. Food and material costs are similar or more than western standards.
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I'm not an expert on packing but getting there. My trips last 9 days and I now only travel with two pieces of carry on luggage. No kidding! Here is what I pack:
6 bathing suits 6 bathing suit cover ups 4 pair of shorts 5 Tank Tops or t-shirts 2 pair of flip flops 1 Sweater or sweatshirt 2 pair of capri pants Undergarments Suntain Lotion Camera/film Toiletries A couple of ziploc baggies Hairdryer **Money**
I find that if I run out of clean clothes, I can either go to the laundry mat or ask someone to go for me. However, I haven't run into that problem yet. In fact, with the above mentioned, give or take a few items, I still find that I overpack. No lie!
And my motto is, if I don't have it, I'll buy it.
Enjoy your time in AC. I am sure you'll have an awesome time.
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how do you get 2 carryons on the plane?????
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A regular carry on then a large bag that looks like a laptop bag. I carry my toiletries, camera and such in that bag.
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Same here - one carry on suitcase and one really large "purse"
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Don't forget to bring underwater cameras!! The snorkling is fantastic and the pictures come out great! Plus, if you don't want to take your digital or good camera on a boat, they work! I was on AC in January and I needed a long sleeve shirt and long pants. It was a little cool a few evenings and the boat rides were chilly!
Fluffy, SIX bathing suits!! And I thought I was bad with three!
I brought a sun dress too. There was one night we went out and I wanted to "dress up". It was a very casual dress but I'm glad I brought it.
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this will be my second time in ac in late feb. some might think me a vagrant but here's what i'm bringing this time: * 5 swim trunks ( colorful ones that double as shorts - rinse them out each night and they're good to go) * 10 tee shirts (one trip to laundry mid-week - paradise villas picks up and delievers) * 1 pair of sandles (wore them everywhere) * 0 bug spray ( never needed it) * 1 wind breaker (mostly carried it around - used it once on fishing trip) * 0 deordorant (there is no nervous sweat in ac) * 0 shave kits (let it go) * 0 towels (paradise villas supplied them) * 1 pocketful of small bill cash (the atm in town works) * 3 paperbacks (there is some down time) * 10 zip lock baggies * 0 pjs ('cause you know why) * 2 bags of chocolate kisses (for the wonderful woman who owns the art gallery in caye caulker) * 1 set of snorkling gear (i like my own - it fits) * 2 disposal underwater cameras * 2 regular disposal cameras * 1 ipod with all my favorite music * 1 idea that if i forgot something i could get it in ac * 1 wife who would rather stay home * 1 unbelivable urge to relax and relish in the fact that i'm not at a club med
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