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On the insect repellent issue, much of the need is based on eating out. In the outdoors by day, steady breezes help you tolerate the eat, and presumably keep the bugs off more or less. But a number of restaurants have their eating section outdoors, in town, where walls block wind, and it's evening. Some people even wear long pants to reduce their vulnerability.Richard.

Right and even the restaurants with an indoor area have windows open in the kitchen letting the bloodthirsty buggers in. Your legs are under the table and they just go to town. They carry Dengue, not something I feel like risking, forget about permanent scarring. During the day it's not bad and at the condo we leave the door and sliders open during the day to take in the fresh air. Creates a natural wind tunnel and they blow through. Come late afternoon, winds die off, we shut the doors up. When we sleep we roll a towel up and put it across the bottom of door. Oh yeah - we also pack 2 oversized fly swatters. Did I mention the motto on our family crest "If it flies, it dies"?

Yes - do bring cash, lots of it; Paul Humman Reef Fish book a must; Papiementu - English dictionary (I try). Leave home - jewelry (except for dive watch); high heels (rookie mistake I made first time); dress clothes. Some places (Buddy Dive for one) don't not have alarm clocks or blow dryers. Another if you can't live without it, pack it. I throw in a battery powered mini alarm clock, as I like to see time when I wake up, but cell phone also works.
 
Save your luggage space for dive needs and clothing. If there is a special spice you need to have, bring it. Our many grocery stores are chock full of everything you need. Have fun and try the Dutch and Indonesian products. Everyone is raving about the little lunch spot next door where Chat n Browse used to be. I will go soon. You are smart to check in early and sleep til 10 or so. It will make a world of difference. The red eye is pretty short and not a restful experience unless you are up front.

---------- Post added February 24th, 2013 at 07:16 AM ----------

Jersey, why bring lots of cash? Curious...we have ATMS's and most folks have no fee cards. I would never travel with more than 100 in cash to any destination..
 

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