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Re: Packing List
[Re: LBI2SXM]
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12/26/2016 06:33 PM
12/26/2016 06:33 PM
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PelicanPirate
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Our Minimal list Passports Sunglasses* Phone iPad Hat* Pareos* Flip flops* Bottle coozies* Sand bottle holders* Towel clips* Credit card Sunscreen* Snorkel set* * items can be bought at club o
Wear casual clothes on plane for grand case dinners-free laundry at CO Club o gives you towels, umbrella, chair, and a little bag.
Less really is more.
Last edited by PelicanPirate; 12/26/2016 06:34 PM.
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Re: Packing List
[Re: SeaStar]
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12/26/2016 07:32 PM
12/26/2016 07:32 PM
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Bill_S
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What the previous poster said... When we go I also bring along clothing appropriate for going to Grand Case for dinner and shopping in Phillipsburg: two pairs of permanent press wash and wear kakhi slacks and three permanent press wash and wear short sleeved collared sport shirts (buttons all the way down, not pull-overs). I also bring several sets of underware and socks. All those can be hand washed and left out to dry either in the shower or outside on our mini-suite patio while we are at the beach. My wife usually brings two or three wash and wear sundresses for the dinner and/or shopping trips.
There is no need for sport coats or ties on this trip... My wife brings one sweater in case it gets a little cool in the evening.
Our general rule for packing to go to SXM is "bring half the clothes and twice the money" that you think you will need.
Also bring spray cans of Deep Woods Off to spray your legs from the knees down no later than 3pm each day to ward the the sand fleas... If you wonder why, just read "Don't stop the carnival" by Herman Wouk...
Bill
Last edited by Bill_S; 12/26/2016 07:55 PM.
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Re: Packing List
[Re: JohnandBev]
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12/27/2016 09:35 AM
12/27/2016 09:35 AM
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Bill_S
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Good advice from everyone. All the units at Club Orient have both 115-125 volt US style outlets AND 230-250 volt French style outlets...BUT not a lot of either so the power strip is very important for charging your phones, tablets, etc. Both voltages are at the US standard frequency of 60 Hz. Club O is "off the grid" and generates its own electricity with multiple BIG generators and they do not suffer the frequent outage problems that plague the island, especially the Dutch side.
Definitely bring a US style two prong to three prong adaptor or two along with your power bars in case the 125 volt outlet you want to plug into does not have a hole for the ground pin.
Bill
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Re: Packing List
[Re: Bill_S]
#115203
12/27/2016 12:44 PM
12/27/2016 12:44 PM
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One thing you don"t have to pack is a swimsuit. The lounge chairs at Club Orient aren't the most comfortable, so we take chair pads. We also take (believe it or not <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />) a small folding table for our drinks - keeps sand out of them. And also some of those laundry "bubbles" for the machines. You mentioned casual clothes for when you leave the resort - nice but not formal would work.
I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.
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Re: Packing List
[Re: Biturbo]
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12/27/2016 03:58 PM
12/27/2016 03:58 PM
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SeaStar
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Thanks all. We're not staying at Club O but there was a thread link under that topic to a "packing list". When I clicked on the thread link to the "packing list" link I don't get anything. Sorry for not making myself clear. Looking for some of the general packing lists some members had posted. http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/s...rt=all&vc=1 <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thanks.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Packing List
[Re: SeaStar]
#115205
12/27/2016 04:18 PM
12/27/2016 04:18 PM
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pat
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Things we always bring:
Coffee, Equal and sugar to get us started 1-can of favorite tuna fish jic....... Different size zip lock bags - great for drippy sunscreen bottles among other uses A night light Sun screen Small flashlight Kindle/iPad and chargers At least one sweater for evenings in air conditioned settings Any medications we need Collapsible cooler (or use it as a carry-on)
Our next trip is going to be a quick and short one but I will still bring all these things and we are doing carry-ons only.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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