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Summer is here once more and millions will be flocking to sun kissed beaches both abroad and closer to home. To get the most out of your trip to the beach however, make sure you pack all the things you are going to need to make that day perfect with our quick beach trip checklist:
1. Make sure you pack sun protection products for your entire body. That includes sun screen of a factor required by all members of the family, lip balm and in case of burns which may occur anyway, ensure you have some aftersun or aloe vera gel to soothe sunburnt skin.
2. Don't forget headwear as this is a very important and often neglected form of sun protection. A wide brimmed hat protects your face and wards off sunstroke.
3. Adults may be happy just laying in the sun with a good book but if you are being accompanied by children then ensure you have enough beach games to keep everybody happy during those times spent out of the water.
4. Don't forget to pack drinks and snacks as, whilst many beaches have refreshments on, or nearby, just a many do not (or charge an arm and a leg for them.). Here is where a cooler comes in handy and if that cooler happens to have wheels then all the better.
5. Bring a large beach blanket for numerous reasons including: it marks out your 'reserved' section of the beach and makes a non-sandy eating surface.
6. Remember the beach cools down considerably in the late afternoon so pack long trousers and long sleeved tops for those cooler evenings.
7. Don't forget your sexy sunglasses either or those beach shoes.
8. Leave your valuable accessories at home. The combination of sand, salt water and harsh sunlight can play havoc with your designer watches and expensive jewellery plus, you're less likely to lose them on the beach that way as well.
Hopefully, those few tips will help you to spend more time enjoying your beach trip.
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