It’s been a while since I’ve done a dedicated beach holiday and I ALWAYS forget to put something in my beach bag and this holiday has been exactly the same (note to self: find or write a blog post about beach essentials before you actually travel).
So, as I’m laid in the sun in Cyprus I thought I’d do a post
for you guys as well as a reminder for my next holiday – beach essentials in
your suitcase should be your first port of packing as I now know.
WATERPROOF PHONE CASE
This is the item I actually left at home d’oh. My friend and
colleague introduced me to this device which she found on Amazon (http://amzn.to/2dvSPhB) and it’s great! It is
available on prime so you can get it in a hurry if you needed it urgently. So,
it’s around £9 but would you rather pay £9 now or much more than that to pay
for water damage on your nice smartphone?! To me this is essential even if you
don’t intend on going in the water, kids running around the pool or beach,
splashing their wetness may just happen to be little too close for comfort for
your device!
SECRET SECURITY BOXES
These thing are fantastic and can be bought in many
different forms. My favourite, especially for the beach is the sun cream
bottle, fits in well given the location and no one would suspect a thing. You
can get these things pretty cheap on eBay and they are the perfect way to stash
a medium sized phone, cash and keys if you wanted to go in the sea or doze off
for a while. Obviously it’s important to keep your belongings near you and keep
your eyes on them at all times but at least this may give you a little bit of
extra security and peace of mind.
BOBBLES
Whether you’re male or female with a decent amount of hair,
bobbles are a must! There’s nothing worse than having sea-salt and sand filled
locks after a day at the beach. There’s also nothing worse than tasting the
sea-salt, sand filled locks when you accidently eat your own hair in the wind
(just me?). This is why bobbles are essential to me by the beach. Keeping your
hair tied back will also help you get a good, even tan on your neck and
shoulders, I’ve failed and had hair tan lines in the past – it’s not a good
look, trust me.
BEACH TOWEL
Obvious one here. Of course you’re going to need a beach
towel. Your hotel may actually provide you with one but then again you may want
one to match your bikini or show off your personality, who knows?! Packing a
beach towel is essential, especially if your hotel towel gets wet and doesn’t
dry in time for the trip the next morning. Make sure it’s big enough for you to
lay out on the sun loungers and make sure it doesn’t blow away if you’re
somewhere windy! Keep your bag and flip flops on the corners to avoid an
unattractive Baywatch attempt down the beach chasing a towel.
SUNGLASSES
Hopefully if you’re on the beach then it will be sunny
(unlike a cloudy day in Cyprus where we did nothing but nag for the sun to come
back out). Packing your sunglasses is essential if you actually want to see
anything while you’re on the beach. Glaring sunlight is bad enough any day but
it’s even worse when it reflects off water. Be sure not to fall asleep wearing
them though – sunglasses tan lines are 100% not attractive abroad, or back at home.
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| Coral Bay, Cyprus Credit: Ashton @ Beauty, Books and Babble |
Some of you guys may have different ideas of hobbies and
things you like to do at the beach. One piece of advice would be to take a
book. Beach days can be long days (especially if you have a partner who just
wants to tan or kids that never want to leave). A good book will keep your mind
working as well as passing the time – I can get very lost in a good book.
Remember to keep it dry though, soggy pages in any book or magazine is not the
one.
EARPHONES + MUSIC PLAYER
100% one of the most essential things to pack not just to
the beach but anywhere on any given day! Obviously by the blog you can tell
that I’m huge on my music and I don’t go a day without listening to something
or talking about it to my friends. Earphones are great for the beach, you can
zone out listening to your favourite tracks and block out screaming kids and
annoying groups! Remember not to leave your phone or music device in the direct
sunlight – overheating isn’t fun to deal with.
MONEY
Ahh, the thing that everyone hates spending. Unfortunately,
if you’re somewhere hot it’s important to keep hydrated and if you don’t have
quick access to your hotel room from the beach you’re going to need to buy
beverages from a local bar or shop. There’s not only drinks to think about,
beach days are usually full days which means you will need to grab some lunch
and most certainly an ice cream to snack on. I wouldn’t advise taking lots of
cash out with you but certainly enough to get you through the day!
SWIMWEAR/SUN-FRIENDLY CLOTHING
Again, another obvious one. If you’re having beach day
you’re probably somewhere hot so a hoodie and jeans will not be appropriate.
Something summer proof like shorts and a vest or a nice beach cover up will
always go down well. If you’re wanting to tan and/or go in the water, then a
bikini or swimsuit would be suitable for us girls. If you’re a guy, please opt
for some good beach shorts and avoid speedos or even worse, attempting to go in
the sea in your boxers (that walk out of the water will not be a pretty sight).
Don’t forget footwear too, I normally hate flip flops but there’s nothing worse
than fighting to get wet sand off your feet trying to put socks and trainers
back on! So yeah, think about what you’re wearing before you venture out there.
SUNCREAM
So, there you have it. My top 10 on the beach essentials
that I think you need for a sunny day at the beach. What else would you class
as an essential?
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