Ok, so you’ve sorted out your tropical paradise vacation arrangements, purchased the tickets for the flight and your bikini, towels and other vital gear are all packed and ready to board the next plane to your summer retreat, but have you truly remembered to pack everything you need on your holiday? It’s better to double check your list before leaving the flat than to waste your money buying the forgotten essentials once you arrive at the hotel.
Safety first – medicines, antiseptics and lots of band aids
Though you probably have no intention of getting ill during your seaside adventure, it’s always useful to have a ready first aid kit in your backpack. Sea urchins, broken bottles and sharp stones are a common beach hazard so it’s better to be prepared for any holiday scenario than wind up all covered in open cuts and infected gashes after a few days at the shore. Make sure you pack some medical supplies before you set out to seize the spotlight on the beach – antibacterial gels, antiseptics, sterile gauze pads, alcohol, antibiotics and aspirins, cotton wool and band aids will also come in handy if your friend, kid or significant other gets into trouble while surfing, diving, fishing or exploring the marine.
Have a multitool close at hand in case of unexpected beer or treasure chests
Though you probably won’t need a screwdriver on the beach, you should definitely have a multitool kit in your beach bag along with that sexy bikini swimwear you bought online, a bottle of fresh water and a stack of playing cards. You never know what perils – or treasure chests – are lurking under the soft white sands so you’d better have a set of handy tools in case you need to remove a tiny thorn or piece of rusty metal that somehow got stuck in your foot. And even if you’re betting on absolute physical safety, it’s good to have a bottle opener at hand in case someone in your beach crowd decides to buy you a round of beer or tonics.
Stay on the shy side – bring along an extra swimsuit
Sun and waves can get tricky on particularly hot days – all things elastic have a relatively short lifespan and are prone to extensive damage by heat and salt water. Before you know it, you may find yourself losing your tankini bottom in the middle of the sea, so make sure you check out some bikini swimwear online and get an extra swimsuit to deter any embarrassing experiences and accidental title of the resident flasher on a crowded beach. Also, an extra bathing suit can come in handy in case you manage to pick up some nasty stains and dirt, or if you simply want to live dangerously and show off your attributes in a range of styles.
Board games make the crowd go wild
You probably won’t spend your whole day in the water, and sunbathing is not all that fun if you have no other entertainment. Bring along some playing cards, board games or some pens and paper for doodling – your friends will certainly appreciate the pastime and you won’t have to worry about getting bored beyond your wits during slow hours in the sun.
So, have you really packed everything? Double- and triple-check your luggage before setting out to conquer the beach – it’s better to be safe than sorry. After all, a seaside holiday should be a time for fun, not tension, so take care of all the preparations on time and enjoy your stay at the beach, no fuss, no stress, no hassle.
