If you love spending time at the beach, then make sure that you are actually able to enjoy it. Making the most of beaches on your travels comes with a lot of preparation. When you plan properly, it can mean the difference between having a great time on the sand, and being miserable because you have a sunburn, an insect-bite, or are uncomfortable. A great beach vacation will need some planning and packing so that you are prepared for both the good weather, and hopefully not too much of the bad weather. Then, you can carry some essentials with you like sunglasses and sun lotion. Having items like water, fans and towels will ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Here are some suggestions to make it certain that you will have a great time in the sun, as well as the sand, and the surf, of course!

Choose The Right Beach

Do Your Research! To start off, you need to decide on the kind of experience you are looking to have on your vacation. Do you enjoy lively and busy beaches, with group surfing and watersports on offer? Or would you rather prefer a really quiet beach where you can sit back on a hammock, read a book and enjoy the calmness of being by the sea? Do you want to go someplace that has boat clubs so that you can head out on the waters? Or does swimming sound more appealing to you? Will you be travelling alone or have friends or family with you? The answers to all of these questions will help you choose the best beach for your needs. Do some research and then you will be able to find a beach that has the kind of environment that you will appreciate to the hilt.

Find A Comfortable Place To Sit Or Bathe

If you are going to be at the beach for the whole day, then you’d want to be at ease. But what are your options? When you are on your travels, you are unlikely to be able to take things like a deckchair with you. So it can be a good idea to see what the beach already has on offer. There will be charges, but for all day, it is pretty reasonable and a sane choice to make. By all means, take your towels, but if you think you’ll need something else for your comfort, then inflatables are always a good idea as they can be deflated to take home with you.

Apply Sunscreen Frequently

According to skin cancer experts, you need to make sure that you are applying around two tablespoons of sunscreen to your body every couple of hours, and at least half an hour before going out into the sun, giving it time to sink in. If you go in the water, then reapply quickly afterwards, even if you have a waterproof sunscreen. Sunglasses and hats, too, are great for hot sunny days. Better to be safe than sorry!

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