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Accessories

Jewelry: The best way to stretch one outfit over multiple nights is with costume jewelry, and other accessories.

Assorted Pairs of Shoes (3): Shoes take up room, and deciding how many pairs to have is a struggle. One solution is to bring flip-flops or lightweight walking sandals (such as Naot's Kayla style) in various colors, and maybe a dressier pair of heels or shoes for nighttime. Then pack sneakers and water shoes for adventurous excursions.

Beach Bag: We like to have a way to carry our provided beach towel and water (bring your own water bottle to avoid charges). We also recommend bringing a small backpack if you are planning more active excursions, like hikes.

Rain Jacket, Poncho, or Folding Umbrella: There are showers (typically brief) even in the sunny Caribbean.

Sun Hat: You'll be happy to have the extra shade. Baseball hats, straw hats, or rimmed canvas hats all do the trick.

Sunglasses: At sea and on the beach you'll want to protect your eyes, preferably from both UVA and UVB rays. Polarized lenses only reduce glare.