Booking a trip to a seaside resort represents a liberation for many people after months spent between commitments of all kinds. As the time of departure approaches, adrenaline tends to increase, and the idea of relaxing by basking in the sun occupies the mind continuously.
Yet in the midst of this euphoria, it is appropriate to carefully consider what to pack. Not an easy choice, as the right balance must be struck between the desire to carry as much as possible and the desire to travel light. Here are some tips to avoid carrying too much luggage without giving up important things.
Documents and beauty case: two must-have items
At the top of the list appear documents, starting with ID card (or passport), credit card (even better would be to combine it with a debit card) and a limited amount of cash. Pack a printout of reservations (even if made online) for flights, lodging, and any transportation subscriptions. Next on the list are personal hygiene products. If the idea is to travel exclusively with carry-on luggage, travel sizes, which are much less bulky, are preferred.
A toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash and floss will be needed for dental care. Also bring a brush or comb, deodorant, make-up items and related makeup remover wipes. If bubble bath and shampoo, along with towels, bathrobe and hair dryer, are normally offered by the accommodations, remember the best beach hair products , aimed at safeguarding the health of the hair.
The clothing items to pack in your suitcase
Often, when thinking aboutclothing for the seaside, it is not taken into consideration how even in coastal locations, even in the warmest months, it can be rainy or cold (especially in the evenings). In addition to underwear, swimsuits, socks, tank tops, T-shirts, short-sleeved polo shirts, and flip-flops, long-sleeved shirts, shoes that are comfortable but can keep feet dry in sudden rain, cotton scarves, pajamas, hat, and k-way should also appear.
From smartphones to eReaders: technology also stars at the seaside
Even those who conceive of beach vacations as a chance to relax are hardly willing to give up something technological beyond the ever-present smartphone. And if the choice comes down to just the latter, chargers and at least one power bank will be needed. Useful will be a power strip, which will allow the battery of the cell phone and that of the camera, if any, to be charged at the same time.
For those who will travel to a country that uses different outlets, a universal adapter is essential. Other tech accessories to consider are smartwatches (for sportsmen in particular), selfie sticks (for those who usually post photos and videos on social channels), the aforementioned camera, tablets, and eReaders (the burden of paper books will be avoided).
Moving by ship or airplane: limitations on carry-on baggage
Should you choose ship or airplane to reach your desired destination, ascertain the limits on weight, size and number of suitcases accepted by the different transport companies before leaving. Doing so will avert the risk of paying an increased amount due to exceeding these limits.
No less important is to inquire as to what items are allowed and what items are prohibited in carry-on luggage intended to be accommodated in the cabin of the ship or plane. After the events of 2001, the amount of fluids (such as shampoo or shower gel) is limited, and these must be placed in special transparent bottles. Other accessories normally found in the beauty case, such as razor blades or scissors, are not allowed in the cabin.
