At minimum, bring the following:
LADY
- 1-2 pairs of shorts
- 3-4 t-shirts or cotton short sleeved shirts
- 2-3 dresses for evenings
- 4-5 panties and a second bra
- 1 night gown (if you choose carefully, this could also be a beach cover up)
- 2-3 swim suits
- Sandals and flip flops
- Hat
- Light waterproof jacket – it can rain in the tropics
- 1 sweater for the evenings
GENTLEMAN
- 2 pairs linen pants or jeans
- 3-4 collared shirts
- 1-2 t-shirts
- 1- 2 pairs shorts
- 4-5 pairs undies
- 4-5 pairs socks
- 1 pair sandals or tennis shoes
- 2 bathing suits (you can wear swim trunks that look like shorts, so a t-shirt will do for a coverup)
- Cap or hat
- 1 sweater for the evenings
ALSO:
- Dark glasses
- Sun lotion
- Insect repellant
- Light weight day pack that packs flat (or a beach bag)
- Small first aid kit