Yammie, is that you?

Now that I've traveled to over two dozen islands in the Caribbean, I know exactly what I need to bring on each trip. When I first started traveling, however, I was definitely an over-packer and often had to pay extra for my heavy suitcase.

But over the years, I realized I only used a fraction of what I was packing — all I needed was a few versatile clothing pieces and accessories.

Here are the nine essentials I never visit the Caribbean without.