| If this is your first villa vacation, you are probably | | | | need sunscreen. Sunscreen is available at a high price |
| wondering what to bring with you and what will be | | | | and the stores may not have the SPF that you are |
| provided at the villa. This varies depending on location | | | | looking for. So I would pack sunscreen in your |
| and nightly rate of the villa rental so the focus will be | | | | checked luggage and put it in a zip lock baggie. Most |
| on moderate priced Caribbean villas. The higher the | | | | of the time in the tropical environment of the |
| rate, the more amenities and services you will | | | | Caribbean bug spray is necessary especially if you are |
| receive. | | | | prone to bug bites, so I would pack a small bottle in |
| Most of the villas will not come stocked with | | | | your checked luggage. |
| shampoo, conditioner, lotion, dishwashing soap etc. | | | | In addition to the obvious items such as your bathing |
| like you have at a hotel so you will need to provide | | | | suit, clothes, sweater (it can get chilly in the evenings |
| your own. With today's luggage regulations, I would | | | | and in the air-conditioning), other items to remember |
| recommend purchasing these items which are usually | | | | are: Water shoes, sunglasses, umbrella, camera and |
| readily available after you arrive at your destination. | | | | passport depending on which island you are traveling |
| Some villas offer a pre-stocking service, if you do | | | | to. |
| not want to go grocery shopping. However, if you | | | | Lastly, make sure to pack in your carry on luggage, a |
| do have a favorite product that you can't live | | | | bathing suit (in case your luggage gets lost, you can |
| without, I would bring it with you since the selection | | | | still swim in the pool or ocean), medicines, camera |
| is limited and the price is high. | | | | and important documentation. |
| You are going to the Caribbean so of course you will | | | | |