Beach Vacation Packing Tips

There are certain things

That you only really need to know if....

You're going on a Beach Vacation!

Our Beach Vacation Packing Tips are about so much more than packing.

From beach glass to first aid on the shore it's all about having fun on beaches.

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Tips for Your Beach Vacation

• Digital Cameras ~
  Electronics such as digital cameras don't like humid environments.
  
  Save the silica gel packets from vitamin and medication bottles (the little things you're not supposed to eat) and tuck them in the camera case. Keep the camera in the case or plastic bag with the gel paks when you're not using it.
  
  Pack a disposable waterproof camera to take along on beach days.




• Beach Glass ~
  Frosted, colorful beach glass is beautiful. It looks lovely in a shallow dish and it's porous surface holds scent for a few days if you spray or drop your favourite fragrance onto it.




• First Aid ~
  Common places for sunburn are: Parts in hair (particularly if you get those braids or cornrows) and feet. Under your nose and chin can burn when water reflects the sun in these areas. Any skin that has been unexposed for months needs protection from the tropical sun. Cool burns with cool water. Stick to water soluble (non greasy) gels or lotions if you want to apply anything to superficial burns.
  
  The pain of Jellyfish stings can be relieved by applying vinegar. Thin lycra suits protect against contact with jellyfish in the first place, even pantyhose prevent contact with the beggars.
  
  Avoid Stingray stings (very painful) by shuffling your feet on the sand bottom when going into and out of the water. They sting (their tail whips over and stings the top of the foot) if you step on them but shuffling scares them away.




• Tanning ~
  Some of you will go to the tanning salon for a few sessions before going on a beach vacation and others will use the instant tanning potions. What ever you decide, take it slow in the sun for the first few days.
  
  The instant tan potions do NOT protect you from sunburn. Your skin may look tanned, but it isn't.

Beach Vacation Packing Checklist

Have Fun and Stay Safe