You should already have an idea of how to dress to fete and the type of clothing to shop for when it comes to parties from my previous posts and also the kind of footwear that will be needed for comfortable feteing.
So, we shall leave out clothing from this ULTIMATE packing list which comes as a compilation from the contribution of all the overseas bloggers who so graciously shared with me all that is going into their suitcases to Trinidad. If anything is left out please let me know by leaving a comment!
Good luck in meeting the weight limit!
DOCUMENTATION
Airline Tickets
Passport
Copies of passport and Identification cards
Drivers Permit
Copies of Hotel Confirmation/Bookings
Copies of Emails pertaining to accommodation/car reservations
Copies of all receipts for fete tickets purchased online
Costume Receipt
Letter of costume transfer (if buying a resold costume) as well as copies of seller's ID card
A list of all items packed
Photo evidence of your luggage and contents in case it is lost by the airline
So, we shall leave out clothing from this ULTIMATE packing list which comes as a compilation from the contribution of all the overseas bloggers who so graciously shared with me all that is going into their suitcases to Trinidad. If anything is left out please let me know by leaving a comment!
Good luck in meeting the weight limit!
DOCUMENTATION
Airline Tickets
Passport
Copies of passport and Identification cards
Drivers Permit
Copies of Hotel Confirmation/Bookings
Copies of Emails pertaining to accommodation/car reservations
Copies of all receipts for fete tickets purchased online
Costume Receipt
Letter of costume transfer (if buying a resold costume) as well as copies of seller's ID card
A list of all items packed
Photo evidence of your luggage and contents in case it is lost by the airline
ON THE PLANE
Travel pillow
Flip flops (practical, fancy)
I Pod
Duct tape (for when they buss yuh overstuffed suitcase)
Ziploc Bags
Ear Plugs
SUN PROTECTION
Sun block with high SPF
Aloe Vera Gel (cools sunburns)
SPF Chap Stick/ lip-gloss
Sun glasses
At least 1 hat
Foot cream (something that tingles)
GROOMING
Shaving Cream
Razors
Hair Remover/Depilatory
Deodorant
Eye drops
Contact lenses
Contact lens solution
Contact lens case
Re- wetting Drops
Lotion
Toothbrush/paste
Mouthwash
Dental Floss
Feminine wipes
Wet Wipes
Breath mints!
Chewing Gum
Double Sided Tape
Bra Inserts
Stick on Bra
Nipple Covers
Tide to Go Stain Remover Pen
MEDICATION
Pepto bismol
Tums
Imodium AD
Prescription Medication
Birth Control
Condoms
Elastoplast
Mini First Aid Kit
Blister Lotion
Chafing Powder
Gel Insoles
Insect repellent
Milk of Magnesia
Hand Sanitizer
FOR DE COSTUME
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Spray Paint
Bling Cup
Waterproof Powder for Feathers
Travel sized sewing kit
Extra pins and Velcro tape for outfit and costume adjustment.
Comfortable Shoes, Sneakers or Boots for the playing mas
Gel Insoles
Mas Tights
Glitter
MAKEUP NEEDS
Spirit Gum
Face Jewels
False Eyelashes
Makeup
Concealer
Moisturizer
Bronzer
Glitter Lotion
Makeup Remover
Blotting Sheets
Q tips
Vaseline
BODY/HAIR CARE
Pumice stone
Exfoliating body gloves
Nail polish /remover
Curling iron
Blow dryer
Flat iron
Comb
Brush
Hair clips/bows
Hair Pieces/Extensions
Braid and Weave Spray
Hair Scarf
Shower cap
Anti Frizz Hair Serum
Shampoo and Conditioner
Inflatable Foot Spa (the Epsom salts you can get in Trinidad!)
GADGETS AND COMMUNICATION
Camera/camera bag
Waterproof Camera
Disposable Camera
USB cables
USB Drives
Video Camera
Portable DVD Player
Laptop
Cell phone for conversion if applicable
Chargers and/or batteries for all your electronics
Voltage Converter
Power Cords for all electrical implements
List of all friends’ contact info
A small telephone book with a copy of all the numbers from your cell phone.
DOH FORGET
J’ouvert shoes and outfit
Monday Wear
Bandanna
Whistle
Handbags
Money Pouch
Watch (waterproof)
Costume Jewelry
Extra backs for earrings
Water shoes, if you plan to be walking/swimming where there is coral or sharp rocks.
Bathing suits
Towels for the beach
Socks
LOTS of Underwear
A Bottle of Johnnie Walker - black, blue, red, green doh matter, come one come all
Rum Flask
Key Chain Bottle Opener
Goodies for friends and family
14 comments:
CHRIST!!!
Saucy, do i need to send over a container now????
FLIGHT TICKETS!! you wont get very far without them...
LOL Matthew you can get some of the items in Trinidad granted you get here early enough, prepared to use brands you are not used to and pay higher prices.I doh really expect people to pack EVERYTHING on that list, just what you need :)
Thanks slk, sometimes the most obvious items are what we forget.
Let me go print this check list just now.....
UK crew flying from Gatwick! Remember Gatwick still only allows ONE ITEM of hand luggage! a handbag COUNTS AS ONE ITEM!!
And most of us are flying to Tobago, you're fine on the boat but Tobago Express often don't like my bag-the-size-of-a-small-house. Usually get away with just smiling sweetly at them but be warned!
urgh I hate packing :(
WOW..now that is a complete packing list.
BTW: what happen to currency in whatever form: cash, credit cards, ABM card with cirrus logo, traveller's cheques?
And the power cords for each of the electrical items being packed esp the phone, the hair dryer and iPOD.
loving the list!! I wish I had somewhere to go no :S
Once again..Saucy proves she is the bomb...great checklist.
Saucy, you is a hot mess (in a good way) I was cracking up here reading the list because it is sooo like me (I pack everything from A-Z and yes I do pay the overweight price)
Kudos to you for delivering EXCELLENT service to your fellow bloggers!!!
Oh yuck...look at the length of that friggin' list nuh! And I coming home forever (in visiting terms), lololol, I should get packing from now!
So saucy....if dey catch yuh wid mace well wrap up in yuh bag.....wha go happen??!?!?!??! Just take it or thow yuh inna de cell??!! LOL!!
Airline Tickets
Passport
Copies of passport and Identification cards
Drivers Permit
Copies of Hotel Confirmation/Bookings
Copies of Emails pertaining to accommodation/car reservations
Copies of all receipts for fete tickets purchased online
Costume Receipt
Letter of costume transfer (if buying a resold costume) as well as copies of seller's ID card
thank you saucy for the list!!! ppl if you have purchased tickets from us please please please reemmber your final confirmation email!!!!!
elma tell them is not mace is pepper spray and you did not know pepper spray was illegal in Trinidad :)
I never hear anybody get thrown in jail for for Mace LOL
Air Plugs - Ya don't want to lose ya hearing.
Key Chain Bottle Opener - For bar limes.
Loose Glitter - Ya can never have too much glitter.
Body Oil
Perfume
Small portable Umbrellar - Dry Season? YEAH RIGHT. It rain de whole of Carnival Tuesday last year.
Water-proof mascara
Make-up bags (Ziploc bags to see what ya bringing)
Your favorite Body Soap - To smell sweet!
A complete LIST of everything ya bring. A copy ya leave at home and a copy with you to ensure you take back all dis stuff ya bring.
AND MONEY - Enough. Don't bring ya entire bank with ya!
Now with Travelers' Cheques, I got the understanding from one of the local banks in Trinidad, that there is a one time fee of $11.00TT to change all the travelers cheques at one time. However, if you plan to hold back some cheques, please note that you will have to pay the $11 dollar fee again.
Change some money as soon as ya come down. And no set of $100.00 dollar bills. Think safety. Break up some into $10 and $5 and even some $1 dollars.
If you are arriving Carnival Saturday or Sunday, please note that Banks are closed. So ensure that family or friends can assist you in some liquid cash as soon as you come down. Which means, bring me some Bailey's as ya come and I go fix ya up.
I am Malicious Jade and Ya don know
take pics of your luggage should the airline lose it and you need evidence of what valuables u had.
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