What to wear at the Ritz?

Old Jun 21st, 2006, 02:38 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What to wear at the Ritz?

We are headed to the Ritz in July and I am worried I will bring the wrong things to wear. Our previous trips to Jamaica we went to Montego Bay and Ochos Rios and I found we spent most time in shorts, tees, bathing suits and cover-ups though we packed more formal attire (Dresses, pants and collared shirts for my husband). How formal is it and do folks dress for meals? I'm told the Ritz is more formal Carribean, but what have others experiences been?
bbgal is offline  
Old Jun 21st, 2006, 07:11 PM
  #2  
Ike
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 636
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Which Ritz in the Caribbean........St. Thomas, San Juan, GC or Jamaica.......
Ike is offline  
Old Jun 22nd, 2006, 05:23 AM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,716
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It's hard to be specific without knowing which Ritz but if you are going to one in the Caribbean you can wear shorts & t-shirts during the day, bathing suits & coverups when you are around the beach and pool and when having lunch in the "informal dining areas" and drinks at the "beach bar". In the evenings for dinner "resort casual" would be fine. For men, that means long pants (khakis or dockers are perfect), collard shirts and closed toe shoes. For women that means a sun dress, skirt & blouse or pants & blouse and appropriate shoes (dress sanals are OK). You don't have to bring too many different outfits - no one will notice that you've worn the same thing several times during your visit.
A_Traveller is offline  
Old Jun 22nd, 2006, 05:27 AM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 35,302
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
I am not sure if it really matters which one (although I assume she means the one in Jamaica). I don't think shorts and t-shirts in the evening would be appropriate, especially if dining in one of the restaurants of the hotel. I would be on the safe side and bring a pair of khakis and some collared shirts for your husband and a couple of summer dresses for you.
tom42 is offline  
Old Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:18 AM
  #5  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for the suggestions and it was the Ritz in Jamaica - sorry it was not more specific.
bbgal is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2006, 02:51 PM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,834
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I recall a jacket being required for men in the dining room for dinner. It's been a couple of years since we were there so you should check current requirements. During the day, we wore shorts. I wore a cover up over my swimsuit until I got to the pool area.
padams421 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
martym
United States
6
Sep 5th, 2008 03:52 AM
AnguillaBound
Caribbean Islands
4
May 6th, 2008 04:56 PM
loves_to_travel
Europe
6
Mar 19th, 2006 10:09 AM
Snazzy
Australia & the Pacific
9
Feb 1st, 2005 04:10 AM
amk
Europe
10
May 17th, 2003 05:20 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -