Top 10 Things NOT to Bring on a School Trip to the Florida Keys

Going on a school trip anywhere can be really exciting, but when you get to travel to a tropical location, it’s a whole other level of excitement. Keep in mind though, you will be with fellow students and teachers, so there are a few items that you might want to leave at home. Here are the top 10 things you probably shouldn’t bring to the Florida Keys while on a school trip:

1. A Winter Jacket

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If you know nothing about Florida’s climate, I might be a little concerned. The average temperature in the Keys in the summertime is about 80°F. That’s just the average, so it can get much, much hotter. There’s a good chance that if you bring anything heavier than a t-shirt, you might have a heat stroke. No bueno.

2. A Hair Straightener

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Ladies and gentlemen with lots of hair, you have no need to worry about keeping that unruly mane tamed. Why? Because Florida’s humidity will wipe all of your hard work away. The average relative humidity in Key West is about 78. Any curling or straightening that you’ve done to your luscious locks will surely come undone in a matter of minutes.

3. Speedo/G-String

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Bathing suits are essential on a trip to the Keys but this is pretty straightforward. Keep in mind this is a school trip that you’re going on and you will be around your classmates and teachers. Yes, your teachers. No one really needs to see that much of you, especially the person giving you a grade.

4. The Shot Ski

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This little party favor is perfect for you and your frat boy friends. Even though Florida is known to have some great party schools such as the University of Miami and Florida State University, you won’t find any of that out on the Keys.

5.  That outfit you wore to the club last Thursday

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Probably inappropriate for the club and most definitely inappropriate for a school trip. The Keys are filled with nice restaurants and bars but that little black dress will want to sit the bench for this trip.

6. Your Mother

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This is more of a make-sure-mom-doesn’t-pack-herself part of the list. If you’re traveling far from another state or even from another country, your Mom will want to pack herself away with you to make sure you are safe and sound. However, you need to go out and do this on your own, no matter how much your mom wants to climb in the suitcase.

7. Leonardo DiCaprio's First and Only Oscar

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After 22 years, Leo finally got his first Oscar. Don’t take that away from him. Don’t bring it on your trip.

8. A Shark Onesie

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The Florida Keys have many sharks that are native to its waters. Some being nurse sharks, Black Tip Reef Sharks, and Makos. If you’re out and about wearing a shark onesie, you might get confused for a real shark. It’s Florida. You never know.

9. A Cardboard Cutout of Danny DeVito

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Though this item will fit into your suitcase due to its small stature, a cardboard cutout of Danny DeVito perched in the corner of the hotel room might be a little off-putting to your roommate. A beloved actor, but not a great cardboard cutout companion.

10. A Bad Attitude

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This is meant to be a fun experience. You get to go to the Florida Keys for school. How many other people have this opportunity? Leave the bad attitude at home and enjoy the experience! There is tons of beauty in the Florida Keys and you have the privilege of exploring and learning about its nature and history. Also nobody wants to hang around someone that’s always in a bad mood. It’s just not fun.

All in all, a trip to Florida with your school is going to be loads of fun, no matter what you bring. If you’re interested in knowing what you should actually pack, click here

Also, if you’re interested to learn more about the Florida Keys and its Islands, click here