The winter holidays are upon us, but for some, the perfect vacation for this season is a beach getaway. Considering that the COVID-19 pandemic caused airline travel to drop by 60%, you may be a bit out of practice planning for a trip.
If you want to make sure not to forget anything for your trip, make sure to check out the beach essentials list below.
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1. Sun Protection
The most important aspect of beach safety is to come prepared with sun protection. This not only means sunscreen, but umbrellas, hats, after sun care, and even lip balm.
According to the American Cancer Society, the best sunscreen should be broad-spectrum and SPF 30 or higher.
2. Beach Accessories
Beach accessories are a must, especially when traveling with children. They help everyone have a good time and feel comfortable.
In terms of comfort, consider bringing:
- Beach towels
- Beach blankets
- Beach chairs
In terms of entertainment, consider bringing:
- Floaties
- Books
- Outdoor games
- A Bluetooth speaker
It may be difficult to find these items in the winter season, so try shopping online.
3. Food and Water
A dream beach getaway includes waterfront real estate for easy access to the beach. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. If your rental is a bit of a distance, make sure to bring plenty of food and water for the day.
If you travel to the beach often, you may want to invest in a high-quality cooler for food and drink storage. High-quality coolers usually have hard shells for better insulation. You likely don’t need something bigger than 25 quarts for a single day beach trip.
4. Travel Essentials
This beach essentials list also includes some nonspecific items essential to any type of travel. These items include things like:
- Lotion
- Hairbrush
- Toothbrush
- Face moisturizer
- Device chargers
- Travel-sized toiletries
If traveling with children, consider bringing a small first aid kit as well. Kids often fall down, so it’s always good to have bandaids and antiseptic on hand. You may also need proof of vaccination depending on where you are traveling to.
5. Clothing
Clean, dry clothing is so nice to change into after a long day at the wet, sandy beach. Changing before getting in the car can help minimize the amount of clean up that will be needed later.
Additionally, women and girls shouldn’t stay in wet bathing suits for hours on end. Make sure to bring some clean, dry undergarments to change into.
Clothing can also serve as sun protection. Try to make sure children and adults are wearing a shirt or hat when not in the water.
Preparing a Beach Essentials List
If you’re located in a cold region, you may need to do a bit of online shopping to get everything on this beach essentials list. It may be difficult to find beach accessories or beach clothing in the dead of winter. Luckily, the internet has just about anything a person could ever need.
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. Luckily, the internet has just about anything a person could ever need.
For more travel-related articles like this one, take a moment to check out our recent posts.
