Beach Bag Essentials

With upcoming holidays looming I thought I would do a little post about what I regularly pack for a beach/hot/summery holiday.

 

It is T-Minus 2 days until I fly out to sunny Aruba in the Caribbean. .. I am trying to contain my excitement but if you follow me on twitter or instagram you will have seen my many excited pictures and tweets about the upcoming trip.

 

 

The first has to be a trusty towel I have had mine for many years and it has been with me on so many trips. This year I have been swayed into purchasing a new and cooler towel.

 

Piz buin is my go to sun cream, I just really like it its not too oily or greasy.  Plus the one day long one too which is even less hassle.

 

This year I have invested in waterproof covers for our phones, these come highly reviewed on Amazon and I am expecting great things. Great for boat trips or photos in the see.

 

 

Trusty camera to take some great beach/holiday pictures. I am only just getting into taking pictures and I just have the

 Coolpix L340 It it not up to DSLR level but great for a beginner with a small rice tag too.

 

I always have a book with me for beach/pool reads I do prefer an actual book but the last couple of years I have used my IPad… which is alright up until it turns off due to being too hot. So maybe this year I will go back to old school paper and check out Richard and Judy Book Club @ WHSmiths.

 

We are always fully stocked with diabetes equipment due to George being diagnosed. We have a handy little waterproof bag that carries – blood reader, needles and insulin. plus I always have to have some form of sugar which on holiday means normally boots glucotabs as they are not at risk of getting too warm or melting.

 

Sunglasses – this year I have treated myself to some prescription Sunnys from Rayban – Glasses Direct

 

 

Every year I love a new beach bag, this years is from Primarni. I am loving all things pineapple at the minute and it seemed the perfect accessory!

 

Every beach bag needs a beautiful bikini! I have picked up a few more this year from Zaful. They are so pretty and I can wait to get back on the beach

 

I always have a pair of headphone with me on the beach to listen to music for a chill out and a nap in between cocktails and sun worshipping.

 

 

 

Aftersun is always a must after a long day in the sun.

 

Mosquito repellent the kind that actually keeps them away. In addition to wipes, sprays and creams this year we have a bracelet all opinions are left reserved a the minute to see whether they actually work. Mosquito repellent band

 

 

Buscopan is a must for me unfortunately and optibac sachets to reduce/prevent bloating

 

Aussie shampoo and conditioner because they smell amazing and make my hair feel equally amazinggggg

 

 

 

 

 

 

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