Friday, November 06, 2009 SkinnyTini Tips from Barbados!!

Five of us gals have been in Barbados for the week and we have combined our efforts to deliver the top 10 tips for making a girl’s trip not just a blast, but safe, happy, affordable and best of all Skinny!

Tip #1 – Take advantage of Duty Free
We had each girl pick up a different bottle of flavored vodka at duty free before boarding the plane to the island. Then you just need soda water and some local fruit and you are set for the week with a variety of unique and tasty SkinnyTinis!

Tip #2 – Pack oatmeal and fiber bars
Grab apples from the front desk and you’ll have easy lunch and/or breakfast that is low cal, free and high in fiber so you’ll stay fuller longer and more apt to avoid the pricy, fried treats at the pool bar.

Tip #3 – Water
I say it every week, but it’s so important to stay hydrated to avoid over heating, eating and drinking! Always have 2 water bottles so you keep one in the fridge while you drink the other. When you’re out at night, as always, rotate water and cocktails.

Tip #4 – Rock the Skinny Fanny Pack
I know this is goofy, but the convenience of not having to carry a purse when you’re out on the town is awesome! We can make this cool again.

Tip #5 – Exercise
Even if you drank too much the night before, get up in the morning and commit to at least 15 minutes to start the day off right and sweat out any toxins. It will make you feel human again.

Tip #6 – Leverage your friend’s strengths
Make sure everybody has job. Personally, I think a group of girls can solve the world’s problems. We are all good at something so put those skills to work! On this trip Megan is our CEO/CFO and has negotiated all our deals for us and managed group funds. Connie CTO/CPO - Chief Transportation and Photo officer. She drove a car on the other side of the road and mastered the round abouts on our island tour! Jenny is our CCO - Chief Costume Officer. She brought the fanny pack! Whitney is our CSO - Chief Sunshine Officer. She gets us to the beach and brought the best sun block. And of course I’m just the bartender J

Tip #7 – Stick Together
It’s always safest to stay together, but in the event someone goes home separate, make sure you get all the taxi guy’s info. Take a picture of his face and license plate just in case she doesn’t get where she’s supposed to go.

Tip #8 – Avoid colorful shots
Shots are never a part of a SkinnyTini girls plan…and especially NOT little ones that come in a plastic cup and are bright pink. You’ll never know what’s in it and it will only hurt your head in the morning.

Tip #9 – Music Lists
Make sure at least one girl has an iPod and travel speakers. Also, some hotel clocks have an AUX hookup you can plug into and play out of. It never hurts to pack a mix CD also, especially if you plan to rent a car. Thank you Tansy for the Halloween 09 CD that we rocked all the way around the island today!

Tip #10 – Do whatever makes you happy
On vacation and especially in a group, remember to do what makes you happy. It’s ok to park it on the beach while others go sight seeing. Or take charge and rent a car even if you don’t know if anybody is going to come along.