What you need for a seaside vacation. The most complete list of things at sea with a child

When the long-awaited vacation is ahead, the most enjoyable activity is to pack your bags. Often upon arrival, you can find that some thing is missing, and it was left to gather dust at home on the shelf of the closet. To prevent this, you need to make a list in advance, and then you will definitely not forget anything.

What you need to take to the sea: a list of necessary things

Before the trip, it is advisable to take a sheet of paper or a notebook and write down, without which rest is impossible. Everyone is individual, everyone has their own needs. But there are things you can't do without. First of all, you need to take a passport, cash, tourist voucher or hotel booking documents, bank card, visa, plane or bus tickets, driver's license. Without these documents, nowhere. If a child travels with one parent, one must not forget the consent of the second parent to take his child abroad.

For the trip itself, you will need a suitcase and a sports bag, where you can put everything you need, and a separate bag for all documents with money. It is very useful to find out the emergency number and the embassy of the country where you are going on vacation. To jot down something quickly, you may need a small notebook with a pen. It would not hurt to upload a map of the area to your phone. If there is a desire to go to explore the area on your own, the navigator is an excellent assistant who will not let you get lost. Also, the list should include medicines, hygiene products, clothes and shoes, gadgets, and more.

What you need to take to the sea: a list of clothes and shoes

It is advisable to include only the essentials in this list. It doesn't make sense to lug your entire wardrobe with you. You need to navigate depending on the resort and the place where the vacation will take place. For example, if the rest is in a small village on the seashore, where the infrastructure is poorly developed, you should not take with you a lot of evening dress and stiletto sandals. If you are planning any social events, you can bring along a pair of beautiful dresses and jewelry.

So, what exactly will come in handy:

Swimwear and swimming trunks. Two sets will be enough to change them when one is wet and not yet dry. And for a change, so as not to wear the same one;

Pareos or shirts made of fine fabric. They will not only beautifully emphasize the figure, but also protect from the direct rays of the sun;

Hats, caps, panamas. It is better not to fry in the sun without a headdress;

Flip flops and flip flops. These are the most comfortable shoes for the beach;

Shorts that both women and men need. Very practical clothes that you can wear everywhere;

T-shirts and T-shirts. They will perfectly complement shorts and a skirt. You can take several pairs and that will be enough;

Skirts and sundresses. An excellent summer option that will help you look stylish and beautiful;

Jeans, pants, tracksuit. In the evening it may not be so hot, so without these things, nowhere;

Sandals. Another option for summer shoes that men and women love. Legs are well ventilated and do not sweat. If you plan to go out, elegant stiletto shoes will come in handy. Men can take moccasins;

Sneakers. Will be needed depending on the season. And if you want to go on an excursion to the mountains or a gorge, these are the best shoes;

Socks for sneakers;

Warm jacket or body shirt that will warm you on a cool summer evening;

Underwear. Without these attributes, nowhere;

Nightwear if needed: pajamas, T-shirt, shorts;

Decorations. Useful for an evening promenade. It is not recommended to take expensive jewelry with you to avoid being stolen. But something made from natural stones or jewelry is a great option;

Glasses: for eyesight or sunglasses. Or contact lenses and all accessories for them.

You can take more things for children than for adults. They get dirty faster, and there will be no time for washing.

On the beach, a beach umbrella, sunscreen or sun cream (depending on the skin type), sunglasses, a sand blanket, an air mattress, towels, a mask for swimming underwater, and drinking water are useful.

Hygiene products are the key to health

The list of things to take to the sea must include hygiene items. It is important to purchase a cream for and after sunburn in advance. And those who take care of their beautiful hair will also need a hair spray that will protect them from burning out in the sun. The cream should be selected according to the type of skin. The highest SPF level is needed only for children and people with fair skin who blush and burn.

You should take with you a toothpaste and a brush, shampoo, balm, washcloth, soap, cream, shower gel, shaving accessories. Often in hotels in the bathroom you can see several small bottles of soap and shampoo, but the quality of these products is not the best, so it is better to bring your own. Women should bring essential cosmetics, pads or tampons with them. Dry and wet wipes and a sanitizer can be useful. For those who hate mosquitoes, you can buy an anti-mosquito cream or a special device with liquid. Then a restful sleep is guaranteed.

Do I need a first aid kit

Of course, many travel agencies provide insurance if something happens. But for a non-insured event, you have to pay the doctor. Sometimes it is very expensive. Therefore, you can make a list of what you need to take to the sea, from drugs... Especially if there are some chronic diseases. And from a cold, for example, no one is immune.

A mini first aid kit for all occasions includes:

Iodine or brilliant green;

Sterile bandage and cotton wool;

Bactericidal patch;

Activated carbon;

Pain relievers (analgin, no-shpa and others);

Antipyretic drugs (such as paracetamol or ibuprofen);

Digital Thermometer;

Panthenol for burns may come in handy;

Hydrogen peroxide;

Other drugs you need.

Other useful and necessary things

There should be other useful things in our time on the list of things to take to the sea. For example, electronic gadgets. It is better not to take a laptop with you if you are not going to work there. On vacation, it is advisable to take a break from the computer, and not monitor social networks every few hours. But without mobile phone and charging is indispensable. You can upload a map of the area to your smartphone, which will come in handy if you want to travel on your own by car. A very good application is maps.me. Do not forget the camera, if you like taking pictures, and flash drives for it.

You don't have to carry a hairdryer with you, it is usually in the hotel room. But a travel iron can come in handy. Especially if you do not want to pay for the rent of the iron. You can take clothespins, which are not available in almost any hotel. And without them, the linen can be blown away by the wind. If the trip or flight is going to be a long one, it would be good to get a pillow under your neck. If rain is predicted in the place where you decide to go, you will need an umbrella. For entertainment you can take with you board game, MP3 player, crosswords, books and magazines. If you have a long trip, you need to remember about food for a snack and water.

This list is conditional. Everyone has their own individual preferences. Someone needs to lug the entire wardrobe with them, while someone is a minimalist and does not need many things. But nevertheless, the most necessary things must be taken without fail, then the upcoming vacation will be wonderful and will be remembered for a lifetime.

A master class on travel preparations - we share years of accumulated wisdom and personal life hacks! We determine what to take with you on a vacation trip in order to travel light, but at the same time have all the essentials at hand. We make a list of necessary things and think over options for difficult situations (for example, loss of documents). Separately, we tell you what to take your child on a trip.

Since we travel often, we have already got the hang of collecting backpacks so that later we do not regret the extra pounds behind our backs. In this article, we will give the minimum of things that we take with us on vacation - regardless of whether you are planning a long trip or a short one. We will also tell you about some life hacks and give advice on how best to pack and not forget anything before the trip.

Anyone traveling by train will find it helpful to read our instructions.

Preparing for the trip

Whatever experienced traveler if you haven't been, don't leave everything for the last day - start preparing for your vacation trip in advance. Sometimes it is better to do this much in advance, if the trip is planned not for a week, but for a much longer period. Choosing insurance, developing a route, applying for visas, booking accommodation, studying information about the country (prices, food, transport, and so on), buying currency and resolving issues with bank cards - all this will take a lot of time.

We also recommend compiling a list of things for the trip in advance: take a sheet of paper, divide it into categories and write down everything that comes to mind. Write down everything that you remember for one or two days - so you will definitely not forget a single little thing. Checked! You can use dedicated smartphone apps, but we prefer a regular notebook. Once the list is compiled, you can subsequently use it many times, taking it as a basis - only minor details will change.

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What to take with you on vacation?

Cards, money, documents

The first and most important thing to take with you on a trip is documents and money. This is the most important thing in the journey - keep it close to your heart. It is better to have a small handbag or backpack, which you will always carry with you and take in carry-on baggage when flying.

So, what to take with you on vacation:

International passports and their copies. In general, keep copies of all documents on your phone, flash drive, cloud storage / virtual disk or email - but it's better to play it safe and choose several options at once. You may need these copies if the originals are lost.
hotel / apartment reservations.
Printouts and electronic versions air tickets.
Printouts and electronic versions insurance... Do not forget the certificate of vaccination, if required (for example, a number of African countries will not be allowed to enter without the original certificate of vaccination against yellow fever).
Bank cards(it is better to have several cards and accounts of different banks). Life hack: keep money in accounts, not on cards, and use the Internet bank to transfer money immediately before withdrawing (preferably using a VPN, we will talk about this below). In this case, if the card is stolen, it will be empty, since all the money will be kept in the account.
Some cash. Cash should always be at hand - and in the currency of the country where you are located. For example, during our time, we twice forgot to exchange our euros for local dirhams in advance, because of this, at the right time, we had to dodge to exchange currency - once in the late evening in Casablanca, I changed the money at the street exchangers with the mediation of the police, the second - also in the evening , only this time already in the Sahara near the Algerian border with the inhabitants of the village where we were supposed to spend the night.
Small format notebook with your notes and notes, pen and pencil... It can be used for communication and bargaining.
It will not hurt and phrasebook.
Download to your mobile phone or tablet programs with offline maps e.g. OSMAnd or Maps.Me. Find out what else can be useful when traveling.
International driving license and license (power of attorney), as well car documents, "green card", technical passport and technical inspection coupon, etc. when traveling in your own car.

Finding accommodation while traveling:

Hotels and private accommodation (apartments, flats, houses) by best price search on Skyscanner Hotels.

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First aid kit

A first aid kit is perhaps the most important thing on a trip. Forgetting a first-aid kit at home is more expensive for yourself, because you will have to fork out overseas (and you simply cannot buy some medicines, since they are not sold without a prescription).

Life hack: we usually form two first-aid kits (and we advise you), in one - only the most necessary drugs that we carry with us (for example, for allergies), in the second - all the rest. This is especially true if you are going to the jungle or other unsafe places.

List of medicines that you need to take with you on your trip:

pain relievers;
remedies for diarrhea;
antipyretic;
cold remedies;
antiallergic drugs;
antibiotics;
individual medicines for chronic diseases;
remedies for injuries;
remedies for motion sickness;
medicines for snake and insect bites;

You can take out insurance for a tourist trip online on the website - the service is convenient for its search for several large insurance companies at once and the ability to choose a policy according to the necessary parameters and the best price.

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Technique

Everything is individual here: someone does not take anything except a mobile phone and a camera, and someone stuffs a backpack to the eyeballs with equipment.

What, in our opinion, is worth taking:

laptop, if you need it for work;
mobile phone;
player;
a camera (preferably not a bulky DSLR with several large lenses; if you wish, you can replace it with a mobile phone with a good camera, if you are not a professional photographer);
e-book.

We also take an external hard drive, USB flash drive and small speakers. We usually don't buy a SIM card - you can chat for free via Skype, Viber, WhatsApp and similar applications.

If you are traveling by car, a navigator will come in handy.

Life hack 1: for all wires (chargers, USB cords) we have a special bag so that they do not get lost - very convenient. We always take all gadgets along with a bag for wires into the cockpit - if the luggage is lost, the equipment will stay with us.

Life hack 2: do not connect to an insecure public network, for this it is better to use VPN... All public networks in hotels, hostels, cafes, shopping centers etc.

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List of personal care and cosmetic items

As for personal hygiene and cosmetics, the list of things on the trip can be infinitely long if you do not stop yourself in time in an effort to take with you the entire arsenal of decorative cosmetics and other cosmetic tricks. Believe me, the minimum set is enough - new impressions of the trip, tan and sunglasses will replace your cosmetics.

List of things to take with you on vacation:

toothpaste and brush;
shaving accessories;
nail scissors / nail clippers, as it is more convenient to whom;
comb;
deodorant (preferably solid);
wet wipes;
disposable handkerchiefs;
shampoo (2 in 1) in probes or a small tube;
some toilet paper and paper napkins;
a roll of disposable plastic bags is an extremely useful thing for a trip, it will always come in handy on the road;
paper bags if you are sick.

Additionally for women:

some cotton swabs and discs, sponge;
pocket mirror;
moisturizing cream;
Eyebrow Tweezers;
decorative cosmetics (hygienic lipstick and lip gloss, pencil / eyeliner, mascara, foundation);
makeup remover;
feminine hygiene products;
pumice stone for keratinized skin of the legs (especially important in southern countries).

For those who wear contact lenses, a container and solution for lenses will come in handy, for those who wear glasses - grab a spare just in case (glasses break and get lost - we have already encountered this more than once). Don't forget your sunglasses.

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Here, perhaps, is the minimum of things that you can take with you on a trip. It is better to pour make-up remover and shampoo into special tubes of 100 ml - you can buy the so-called travel kit. It will come in handy if you are traveling to independent travel because not all hotels offer free toiletries. Well, and already abroad, it is easy to buy something that ends or did not take - for example, a body and face scrub, shower gel, and so on.

Be careful with liquids carried into the cockpit- the volume of one tube with liquid should not exceed 100 ml, and the total volume - 1 liter. All liquids must be packed in a transparent plastic bag. In general, we recommend that you put almost all hygiene items in your luggage, except for wet wipes, a comb, a mirror, hygienic lipstick, toilet paper, paper and plastic bags - they can come in handy. Feel free to check everything else in your luggage - you are unlikely to need shampoo during the flight, right?

Clothes and footwear

The choice of clothing and footwear during travel should be approached with all responsibility. Think carefully about your wardrobe so that you don't end up with nothing to wear your shoes or dress with.

In general, the list of things for a trip is individual, but there are general recommendations. First, dress for the season and carefully read the weather forecast and climate of the country you are traveling to. In case of rainy and cold weather (or if this is a feature of the country / region / season), you should take waterproof shoes and a raincoat.

Secondly, you should not pack a lot of clothes and shoes - practice shows that almost half of the things taken on a trip are not worn (especially in southern countries). You will bitterly regret that you took a dozen dresses and as many pairs of high-heeled shoes, only if you are not going to attend social events every evening. In addition, on vacation, most likely you will not resist buying clothes - leave a place for it in your suitcase.

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Third, try to take only those things that can be combined. Why do you need a thing on a trip if it does not fit anything?

Fourthly, choose only those clothes in which you will feel comfortable, which do not constrain, do not press or rub. Do not take unworn shoes - there will be corns. We take old shoes, which we don't mind throwing away in case of anything, and on a trip we change them to new ones if the old one is torn.

Do not forget to wear a hat if you are going on hot and sunny countries... Better to take a cap, as hats wrinkle a lot. Or purchase a hat locally.

What clothes you need to take with you on a trip:

trousers / jeans (in hot countries, light and light are suitable, trousers are especially relevant in Muslim countries);
breeches / shorts;
a pair of T-shirts and / or T-shirts;
a pair of shirts;
blouse;
windbreaker;
light sneakers / sneakers (it's better to go);
shoes / sandals / ballet flats;
slippers;
swimming trunks / swimsuit, if you go to the sea;
several changes of underwear;
several pairs of socks.

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What else to take with you on vacation?

The list can also include such necessary and useful things for travel as:

Swiss knife;
corkscrew;
lighter and matches;
fumigator;
thread and needle;
pins;
small flashlight;
an adapter for various types of outlets, as well as a tee or a compact extension cord (useful for those who leave for a long time and take a lot of equipment with them);
a cloth napkin (or a microfiber towel that absorbs moisture well);
toothpicks;
scotch tape or cling film for wrapping a backpack at the airport and so on - in general, something that can make life much easier.

The things listed in this list, although not necessarily taken on a trip, are still very desirable - at the right time they will help out a lot.

In addition to all of the above, we always have two plastic mugs and forks, a teaspoon, a camping kettle and a coffee pot - thanks to these items, you can save on drinks and prepare them at any time.

Despite the impressive list of things for a trip, with the right packing, all this (and even more) can easily fit into a backpack with a volume of 45 liters (for each person). It is better to put things in a suitcase and a backpack with rollers, so they will not wrinkle much, and some of the things can be shoved into shoes and fill the voids with them.

Don't forget to take food for the trip - something nutritious like dried fruits and nuts, as well as water. It is also helpful to have a couple of tea bags, coffee and sugar on the first night at the hotel.

What to take on a trip with a child

If you go on a trip with children, the amount of necessary travel items will increase significantly. Here you will not get off with a small suitcase: you need to take care of what to do with the child on the plane and on vacation, pick up clothes for all occasions, and if the child is small - decide the issue of nutrition, and so on.

So, what should you take on a trip with your child?

The documents: the child's photo must be pasted into the parent's passport, or he must have his own passport, he must have a visa and medical insurance. If the child is traveling with only one parent, have a travel permit from the other parent.
Clothes: choose clothes in such a way that there is always a change if the child gets dirty or tears the clothes. It is better to have light and warm sweaters for emergencies.
First aid kit(all the same medications as described above, plus individual medications for the child if there are chronic diseases).
Toys: Think about what you can take your child on a trip to organize his leisure time - for example, take a tablet with downloaded movies and games, a coloring book, a few favorite toys.
Food: biscuits, sliced fruit, water and juice.
For small children It is worth taking on a trip absorbent diapers, antibacterial wipes, tissue paper, a small blanket and spare diapers, a light blouse (air conditioning is often on the plane), a kangaroo backpack or a folding stroller. Prepare baby food for the first time, until you get used to a new place and find a supermarket.

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What not to take with you on your trip

We understand that we want to take with us on a trip a lot of necessary and useful things, without which, it seems, all the pleasure of traveling will disappear. But you need to take a sober view of things and ruthlessly cross off from the list what you can easily do without or that can be replaced with something on the spot.

Hair dryer

Girls will understand how difficult it is without him. However, remember that many hotels have one. If you are going on a budget independent trip, it makes sense to cut your hair so that the hairstyle does not require styling, or you can put your hair in a ponytail / braid / and so on. Well, in the event that it is essential for you to have a hairdryer, take a travel one.

Iron

A travel iron is a very convenient thing when traveling, but you can easily do without it. Firstly, let your wardrobe contain things made of not very wrinkled materials. If the item is wrinkled, hang it in the bathroom while you shower - the steam will smooth it a little. You can also sprinkle it with water and hang it on a hanger to dry. In many hotels, an iron can be borrowed from the reception.

Books

Books are heavy and take up a lot of space. It's much easier to grab an e-book, tablet, or read from a mobile phone (which is what I do when traveling). Of course, there are not enough paper books - you can take a small paperback book or buy a convenient flipbook, or you can visit a bookstore abroad (it is unlikely there will be books in Russian, but what is not a reason to tighten up forgettable English?).

Expensive jewelry

There is nothing to talk about - it is better to leave expensive decorations at home.

What do you think should be taken with you on a trip? What travel items cannot you do without? Write in the comments!

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In order for you to enjoy your vacation, we have compiled for you a small instruction on fees that you need to take with you to the sea for a good rest.

Before the start of the camp:

- check the weather and climate during the rest. Forecasts are not always accurate, but you need to have an idea of the big picture. You may need to bring an umbrella for rainy days, or a warm cardigan for cooler evenings.

- make a list of what you will do during the trip, where you will go, what places you will visit, you will try dishes, buy souvenirs. This way you won't forget anything and have a great time.

- if you are the head of the family or are responsible for the fees, then 2 weeks before the trip, start making lists of what you will need to take with you. This will help you remember nothing, and you will not need to run to the pharmacy for motion sickness pills or shop for sunscreen at the last minute. Start packing your things one or two days before your trip.

List of things to take with you at sea:

1. Wardrobe
- Beach wear: swimsuit, swimming trunks, flip flops, headwear, pareos and so on. It is advisable to take extra clothes with you to the sea in case something breaks or does not dry out.
- casual wear: take only the essentials. As practice shows, we usually "walk" 50-60% of the things that we took with us on vacation. Be picky, plan your fashion looks for every day, think about what you will wear. Remember to bring your pajamas or sleepwear.
- shoes: in addition to beach shoes, you need to take sneakers or sneakers, which will be useful for walking after the rain and for excursions to mountainous areas... Sandals and sandals for every day are also useful. For ceremonial exits to a restaurant or somewhere, take beautiful shoes.

2. Medicines
- We recommend that you take with you antipyretic, analgesic, cold medications, ointment for bruises and sprains, motion sickness pills, special medications necessary to maintain your well-being. Also medicines for allergies, activated charcoal, plasters, bandages, ear drops.

Read also an article on what it is and how to avoid it.

3. Hygiene products and cosmetics
Toothbrush and paste, shampoo bag or small bottle, razor, shaving cream, deodorant, comb, face and body cream, make-up and sunscreen cosmetics.

4. Money
If you are going on vacation abroad, change your currency at home. Then you will have cash upon arrival in another country and you will not have to wander in search of an ATM, exchange office or bank. Find out in advance the addresses where they are located, especially if you are bad with foreign languages and it will be difficult for you to ask for directions from local residents... If you are vacationing in your own country, we also recommend having cash. A lot of goodies are always sold on the beaches, you will not run because of the cheburek to the ATM, the location of which, perhaps, you do not know yet.

5. Documents
Make a photocopy of your documents and carry them with you just in case, especially if you are vacationing abroad. You can also scan all documents and send them to your email, if necessary, you can go to any Internet cafe and print them. If the child is traveling with one of the parents, then you must take with you a power of attorney for the child to travel abroad.

6. Beach accessories
For children at sea, take: oversleeves, vest or lifebuoy. For adults - an air mattress, a beach ball. If you are not renting a sun lounger, then you will need a mat on which you will lie and sunbathe on the beach and an umbrella from the sun. At the resting place, you can buy a fan to fan yourself from the heat.

7. Final touches
Pay all your bills before you go on your trip so you don't be bothered by this. Remove all perishable food from the refrigerator, preferably defrost and leave empty. Remove all trash from the house. And it will be great if you do a spring cleaning before you leave. Then you will be pleased to return to a clean house. Leave the coordinates to your relatives: the name of the hotel where you will be staying, your approximate route.

A complete list of things you need to take with you to the sea! Read the article so as not to forget to put all the things at sea with you in your suitcase for a comfortable stay!

Starting from meeting the sunrise at the surf, ending with a return home with sandals in hand from the club somewhere after midnight, the rest of the day, one way or another, is associated with the sea. Of course, beach pods are also important, but we will show you how the resort lady goes all day.

So, we need: a beach set, clothes for going out to the city, a set for the evening and something on the road. After all, to get to a local attraction, for example, the ruins of a fortress, you will have to spend a couple of hours in a hot car or train!

Shoes

It is best to start shaping your wardrobe with shoes. Because you have to walk a lot. So, we take with us that pair of unkillable sandals (clogs, espadrilles, gladiators - whoever has that) on a comfortable ride, which we have already worn before. But we don’t forget the plasters anyway. The main criteria for this category of footwear are durability and comfort.

We immediately add a second pair to replace them. A bit more informal than the first one. If shoe # 1 is sandals, let shoe # 2 be birkenstock or clogs (or even sneakers). But there is no need to walk around the city in rubber slippers, the city is not a beach or a pool. Speaking of the beach. Places such as the pool, shower, or bathroom in your room require slippers. Pair with a towel.

And pair # 3 is optional, but desirable if you are going to a place where there is a nightclub life, sandals for an evening dress. Life hack: sandals from a dance store (these stilettos are designed to protect your feet during hellish loads). Well, if the heel is undesirable, choose sandals that consist of a flat sole and several stripes.

Pants, skirts and shorts

You will need 2 basic options - long and short. It will be trousers, or jeans - it depends on the preferred style. Some girls don't wear jeans at all. Some wear only them, exchanging them for denim shorts.

And let's add a skirt. Please note that you will also have to walk in it a lot. Shorts - for more informal outings like the beach, trousers - for travel and evenings, a skirt - for evening outfits and walking around the city.

Dresses

We'll take two dresses - for the beach and the city market, and something for the evening. Dresses exclusively in your style, but as different as possible from each other. For example, a sundress fashionable for several seasons with a wide skirt to the floor and that very "little black" (which can be of any "your" color). Better from jersey or silk, so that it is more convenient to pack.

If you don't wear dresses or skirts, or vice versa, trousers, replace them with items of the same functionality from your wardrobe.

Tops

Better to limit yourself to 2-3 T-shirts. Or replace them with knitted sports tops and ... one silk shirt. Or take a few silk blouse shirts.

Silk has many advantages - it has little space, it weighs a little, does not float (even shirts with sleeves), and protects from the wind. And there is only one drawback - natural silk is expensive and difficult to find in democratic stores (don't be fooled by synthetics - it soars). Life: a skillful dressmaker and the purchase of fabric of the desired color.

Swimwear & Beachwear

It all depends on which beach you are counting on and ... how you are going to spend time there. So, for the pool in the hotel you will need an indoor sports swimsuit and a hat.

If you plan to play volleyball, jump in the surf or be active in some other way, we also select a sports swimsuit, so that it does not fall off at the most interesting moment. And if you plan to tan and runway along the surf - then of course, bikini, push-up and a minimum of fabric. And then there is only a choice according to the characteristics of the figure and personal preferences.

Lingerie

No matter how much I would like to succumb to the mood, and buy a bra in the same perky flower as a sundress, it is better to remember that the main thing in summer underwear is invisibility. Nothing spoils the look like colored bra straps from under the same sundress. And under a white T-shirt, and under a thin top, no patterns and flowers are inappropriate. Shine through. Therefore, linen in the heat has four selection criteria:

naturalness (cotton soars less);
closeness to the real color of your body;
lack of lace, either on top or on the sides (desirable) - they also shine through thin jersey;
support (especially important for owners of large sizes), because you have to walk a lot.

However, nothing prevents you from taking a small black set of underwear for your evening dress.

Outerwear

For some reason, everyone forgets that in the summer it also rains with thunderstorms by the sea. You will need something not so much warm as protecting from the wind (and ideally from the rain). It could be a denim jacket or a windbreaker. Ideally, both. There are thin windbreakers, especially to carry with you compactly in your purse.

Bags and backpacks

In addition to a suitcase on wheels (if your goal is a hotel, and from there traveling), or a tourist backpack (if you are planning a voyage around cities), you should take a city canvas backpack with you (or you can limit it). Life hack: men are more functional, stronger and more capacious.

In addition to a backpack, a clutch bag will come in handy; on the road you can use it as a cosmetic bag, putting it in a backpack. But it is easier to buy a braided beach bag on the spot.

Accessories

Not the least important group is accessories. This includes shawls - a large pareo and bandana, a silk scarf and a silk scarf. They can be combined, used as a beach dress or a belt, tied on a scarf and put on the head instead of a headdress ... There are many options, but they take up little space.

Sun glasses, of course. Better 2 pairs, different styles (but match with clothes).
A versatile summer hat for the beach and city.

It is better to choose jewelry that is discreet and a little, what will be on you on the trip, you can still buy on the spot in the souvenir rows on the embankment. Every seaside town boasts souvenir shops near the beach.

Watches are more informal than for the office - they can be combined with bracelets. Or you can buy a bracelet watch. For example, La Mer.

Cosmetics and first aid kit

No, you don't have to take all the cosmetics sets with you, otherwise you will have to pay extra for overloading your luggage. It is enough to take a small cosmetic bag that will help you powder your nose before a party or an evening walk on the beach.

Pay special attention to creams and ointments for and after sunburn, especially if you are going on a seaside vacation with children.

If your family members have individual health problems, take care of the medication in advance and the proper amount for the trip. In another country, it is not always easy to find necessary medications.

Documents and cash

Well, the most banal, but important reminder is your passport and bills in your wallet. No one wants a vacation to end before it starts. Before going to sea, check if you have all documents and cash with you.

Common list

Summing up, let's designate a list of things you need on vacation:

boyfriend jeans;
shorts;
rain jacket;
sport swimsuit;
separate push-up swimsuit;

Going to rest on the sea, you need to take care of the things that you will take with you in advance. It often happens that it seems that everything you need has already been taken and only at sea it is already discovered that some very important thing is not there, it has remained lying somewhere in the closet, and without it the rest becomes not as comfortable as it could be with it ... That is why you definitely need to read this article, which has already helped several thousand people to relax at sea comfortably and without hassles. And so what to take with you to the sea.

clothing

Choose clothes based on the climate of the country to which you are going to go on vacation. If you bask on the beach in your country, then choosing the right wardrobe will not be difficult. But if you want to visit another state, then in advance find out about the local climate and the rainy season, because in some countries it can rain for several months in a row. Therefore, the answer to the question "What to take from the sea?" not as obvious as it might seem at first glance.

Don't pack too many items, as most of them won't be needed at all. Also keep in mind that a suitcase should not weigh more than 20 kg if you fly by plane (most airlines have such conditions), otherwise you will have to pay a lot, and it will be cheaper to buy things near the sea than to take them from home. If you want to buy things cheap, then buy them not in shopping centers located near hotels or beaches, but in markets where they sell everything for local residents. You can find out about such places from the guide, at the hotel, at the consulate.

If you go to the sea in your car, then you can not limit yourself in the choice of things, take what you want.

For women

Swimwear (2 pieces). 2 swimsuits will be enough. In the first you bathe - the second dries, in the second you bathe - the first dries and so on in a circle. Better to take swimwear different models and colors. No swimwear or are you out of fashion? It doesn't matter, it's just an excuse to buy a new beautiful swimsuit. A huge selection of swimwear is presented on, and they will be delivered quickly.
Pareo (1 piece). An excellent addition to a beautiful bathing suit and an almost indispensable attribute of a holiday in hot countries. The main thing is to choose.
Skirt (1 piece). Better to take one long skirt for dining or entertainment. For the beach, the thing from the next paragraph is useful.
Shorts (1 piece). Very convenient for the beach, not hot, practically do not get dirty. What else is needed:)
T-shirts (2 pcs). Comfortable, can be carried anywhere.
Tops (2 pcs). The same as in the previous paragraph.
Hat (1 piece). It will protect you from the sun and will serve as a beautiful and interesting addition to any outfit.
Jeans or pants (1 piece). If suddenly it gets colder, then thanks to jeans you will be warm and comfortable, moreover, you can wear them in any place, be it a hotel, restaurant or shopping center.
Evening dress (1 piece). Take it if you are only sure that you will visit exhibitions, expensive restaurants, dinner parties, otherwise it is better to leave your evening dress at home. If you suddenly need it on vacation, then it will not be difficult to buy a new one on the spot, remember about the limitation on the weight of baggage on the plane, if you take everything in a row, you will get a significant overweight.
Sandals (1 pair). Take it if you are only sure that they will be needed (see the paragraph above).

Flip flops (1 pair). Excellent footwear for the beach, and in some places it is generally required to enter the sea, as there are beaches near which the bottom of the sea is covered with stones that can injure your feet.
Sneakers (1 pair). Take it if you are going to visit the sights, walk around the city for a long time, or go to mountainous regions. And in cool weather, these shoes are very useful.
Jacket (1 piece). Even in warm countries It can get unexpectedly cold, especially at night, so bring a light sweater with long sleeves.
Underwear (3 sets). This is quite enough for an average vacation of two weeks.
Pajamas (1 piece). Sleeping in the same clothes that you walked down the street in all day is not quite the right decision, so take one pajamas or a nightgown with you.
Decorations (to a minimum). Do not take expensive jewelry made of gold or precious stones... There are thieves at every resort, so take precautions. Read the article about.

For men

Swimming trunks (2 pcs)
Panties (2 pcs)
Socks (5 pairs). If your feet give off an intoxicating scent, take more socks and change them every day. Of course, women like some of the smells of men, but the smell of socks can be deadly, in some cases even in literally the words:) .
T-shirts (3 pcs). If you sweat profusely, it is better to take 5 T-shirts or give the existing ones to dry cleaning.
Panama (1 piece). Good protection from sunstroke.
Jeans (1 piece)
Shorts (1 piece)
Jacket (1 piece). It is better to take a long-sleeved jersey, not too warm, but not too cool.
Flip flops (1 pair)
Sneakers (1 pair)
Shoes (1 pair). Take it if it is planned what solemn event or are going to visit expensive places.
Dress shirt (1 piece). Take under the conditions described in the previous paragraph. It is better to take a short-sleeved shirt so that it is comfortable and not hot.

For kids

Swimming trunks or swimwear (3 pieces). For a boy, take three swimming trunks, and for a girl, take three swimsuits.
Panties (2 pcs)
Socks (3 pairs)
Jeans (1 piece)
Shorts (2pcs)- for a guy
T-shirts (2 pcs)- for a guy
Dress (1 piece)- for girl
Skirt + top (1 set)- for girl
Panama (1 piece)
Long sleeve sweater (1 piece)
Light pajamas (1 piece)
Slippers (1 pair)
Sneakers (1 pair)

List of "What to take with you to the sea"

Creams, ointments, etc.

Sunscreen (1 piece)
Tanning product (1 piece)
Wet wipes (1 pack)
Mosquito cream (1 piece)
Shaving cream (1 piece) - men
Toothbrush (1 pc)
Toothpaste (1 piece)

First aid kit

What to take with you to the sea from medicines? Collect a mini first aid kit just in case. Although there are hospitals in every city, even more so resort town, but there are situations when you need to provide help right away, and sometimes you just have a headache, you don't go to the hospital because of this when you came to rest.

Activated carbon
Mezim
Rubbing alcohol
Adhesive plaster
Disinfectant (brilliant green can be used)
Pain reliever (such as analgin)

Electronic devices

The less gadgets you take on vacation, the better. Take a weekend off for your electronic devices. Of course, whether or not to take a laptop with you is up to you, for someone it is necessary, and someone can safely leave it at home.

Photo and video camera (preferably)
Mobile phone
Charger for phone and camera
Small laptop (you can do without it)

Of course, you will take at least one electronic device with you. But keep in mind that phones, tablets and cameras often run out of power at the most inopportune moments. Sometimes you don't notice how time flies on vacation and you use the camera for a long time, and at some point it turns off due to a dead battery, and how many more interesting photos could be taken that would delight you for many years. It is for such cases that portable chargers were invented, with which you can not worry about the remaining battery. One such device can provide power to a tablet, smartphone, player and other devices. You can buy such an irreplaceable thing inexpensively in an online store, almost all experienced independent travelers have this device in their bag, so you will buy it right now.

The documents

What should you remember to take with you to the sea? The documents! Without them, nowhere.

Passport
International passport
Tickets (plane, train, bus)
Hotel reservation printout
Visa (if required)
Consent to take the child abroad. Required if only one of the parents is traveling with the child.
Money and bank card. I recommend reading the information about.

Other useful things

Sunglasses
Cosmetics (at a minimum)
Small umbrella
Board games
MP-3 player

Attention!!! Do not forget that you need a comfortable and high-quality bag or backpack for travel. An improperly selected backpack can create troubles that will be felt already during the rest. Therefore, to make the trip pleasant, purchase special backpacks for travelers (all recommendations are written in), these are sold in the online store at low prices and the quality is very good. In general, I recommend, take it - do not hesitate.