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A beach trip is the perfect option to enjoy a summer vacation or spring break getaway while also safely socially distancing. Packing your bags for the summer vacation can be quite exhausting and turn into a high-level mental exercise and it even becomes more challenging if you’re travelling with children. Imagine, your house is now temporarily turned into a dressing room with stuff everywhere. Everything is taken out, stacked, packed and unpacked, over and over again. So, Here’s what to pack for the beach—without overpacking.
Firstly, Vacation is supposed to be fun, so don’t spend time worrying about whether you forgot to lock up the house before you left, you need to prepare your home for your departure. Consider the following list
- Hold your mail
- Stop deliveries
- Board your pets
- Pre-pay bills
- Unplug appliances
- Lock doors and windows
- Put lights on timers
- Secure valuables
- Give travel itinerary to a trusted friend
- Set your alarm
Beach Luggage
Your luggage should always be versatile and lightweight. Especially for a beach vacation, you want to make sure you don’t pack too much. The goal is to relieve stress, not add to it.
Toiletries for the family beach trip
- Shower gel and shampoo
- Body and face cream
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hair spray/gel
- Hairbrush/comb
- Shower cap
- Hair ties and clips
- Towels / Washcloths
- Possibly glasses/contact lens accessories
- Cosmetics (makeup, makeup remover)
- Shaving kit
- Deodorant / Perfume / Cologne
- Cotton balls
- Vaseline
- Pads/panty liners
- Feminine products
If you don’t want to come back with a heavy sunburn or the irritation of your legs getting all bitten by beach bugs and sandflies! Here is a list to note:
- Sun cream
- After Sun lotion
- Hair conditioner for hair that is left under the sun, to protect your hair from the sun and saltwater
- Swim brief / Swimsuit / Swim diapers
- Beach towel / Picnic blanket
- Sun hat/cap
- Sunglasses
- Beach bag
- UV swimwear
- Bathing shoes
- Diving/snorkel/swimming goggles
- Beach Umbrella
- Lip Balm with SPF
- Repellent
- A reusable water bottle for everyone
- Beach blanket and towels
- A portable cooler
- Bottle opener
- Reusable utensils
- Swim diapers for babies
- Toddler swim floaties
Electronic items to pack for a beach trip
- Cellphone
- Headphones
- Camera / action camera
- Foreign adapters
- Power banks and charging cords
- E-book reader / Kinder
- Portable speaker
Health & First-Aid kit Checklist
- Disinfectant spray
- Plaster / Bandage
- Personal medications (prescription)
- Pain relievers for adults
- Ointment
- Syrup against cough
- Nasal spray / drops / aspirator
- Insect spray
- Possibly earplugs
- Fever gauge
- Suppositories for vomiting/fever
- Vitamins
Anti-COVID Hygiene Products:
- Masks
- Alcoholic wipes/ disinfecting wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Disposable plastic gloves
Important personal items and documents Checklist
- Passport / Identity card
- Driver’s license, vehicle documents
- Cash / Credit Cards
- Insurance certificates
- Vaccination cards
- Travel documents (tickets, hotel confirmation, map)
- Emergency numbers
- Wallet / Coin pouch
Enjoy your glorious beach vacation getaway!
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