Miami Packing List Tips by grandmaR Top 5 Page for this destination

Camera(s) Camera Review

Luggage and bags: Since we have been traveling by boat, we don't have any luggage. However when we fly, we take two carryon sized bags each. I check one of mine - I just don't carry any more than two small bags.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: A wide brimmed hat.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: SUNSCREEN

Photo Equipment: I have always traveled with at least one camera. Now I have at least two. I have one digital and one film camera. (I still do not do well in a complete downpour or where I have to take a fast picture with a digital). At this site, photographs were forbidden indoors, and I had good luck with taking pictures through the windows. Bob is in the purple shirt walking away. I'm holding the camera down at chest level.

The website has some hints for travel picture taking.

Miscellaneous: Practice so that you can take pictures with your digital camera without using flash. Try taking pictures in a restaurant at home. Not only is a picture without a flash less intrusive (and more stealth like in this case where photos were forbidden), but the pictures are usually better because they are less washed out.

Cotton - Only Cotton Light Clothes Review

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: My SIL who lives in Miami will not wear any fabric but 100% cotton. I concur completely.

Do not wear any manmade blends e.g. a cotton t shirt that is just 5% lycra might as well be a plastic bag.

In the photo, Bob is standing (purple shirt) with a 100% cotton shirt, cotton shorts, cotton socks, and a hat which is pretty much ideal, although a lighter color shirt would be preferable especially in the summer. Khakis are lighter and more comfortable than denim.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sunscreen