What do you need to prepare for a beach vacation?

Summer is the busiest time of year for beach tourism. To have a fun and safe trip, you need to keep these tips in mind to prepare for a perfect journey. Below are some beach travel tips suggested by Travellive.

Detailed itinerary

The first step in planning a trip is choosing a destination. You can travel to beaches domestically or internationally. In Vietnam, there are many beautiful beaches such as Phu Quoc, Co To, My Khe, Lang Co, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, etc.

Next, book your transportation. Besides cars and trains, you can choose air travel for convenience and to save time on your trip.

After securing your flight tickets and specific flight dates and times, you need to plan your trip in detail, including: which hotel to stay at, what to eat, where to go for entertainment, etc. A tip to save money is to book your accommodation in advance after you have your flight tickets, because booking close to the departure date may result in higher prices or, worse, no rooms available. Additionally, booking in advance saves you time searching for accommodation at your destination.

Skin

When choosing beachwear, opt for comfortable, breathable clothing. Especially bring a few cotton shirts that easily absorb sweat, long pants, a hat, a swimsuit... and one or two pairs of flip-flops or sandals instead of shoes for walking on the beach. For women, a beach vacation should include some fashionable items for taking photos. However, avoid wearing jewelry like bracelets, rings, or necklaces while swimming as they could fall into the sea.

In addition, you should bring some essential items such as: a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirts, an umbrella... to effectively protect yourself from the sun. Because it's easier to get sunburned at the beach than usual.

Preventive medicine

Essential medications are very important to remember when traveling to the beach. Things you should bring include: fever reducers, effervescent headache tablets, motion sickness medication, bandages, seasickness medication, and pain relief balm.

You should also prepare a box of cotton swabs and eye drops. Since you'll be exposed to seawater and dust while swimming in the sea, you should use eye drops to rinse your eyes and cotton swabs to clean your ears.

Personal items

You should prepare a toothbrush, toothpaste, and various types of towels (usually provided in hotels or guesthouses where you are staying), but if you want to be safe, you should bring your own.

Ensuring safety when traveling to the beach.

Swimming in the sea is an extremely enjoyable activity and attracts many tourists during the summer, but you must be very careful because carelessness can lead to unfortunate consequences. Swimming in the sea is not an activity suitable for everyone. Those who should avoid swimming in the sea, according to health experts, include people with bronchial asthma, asthma, middle ear infections, kidney infections, heart disease, or those with easily irritated nerves.

In addition, you should not go swimming alone or swim in areas that are too far from the shore. If a particular area has been identified as dangerous, avoid that area. Before swimming, consider your health condition.

If you have a fever, feel tired, are hungry, or are too full, you shouldn't go swimming. Before swimming, you should do some light warm-up exercises to allow your body to adapt and avoid cramps. Also, while swimming, if you feel tired, have an allergic reaction, feel itchy, feel cold, experience cramps, or have stomach pain, you need to get out of the water immediately.

Summer and incredibly exciting beach trips await you. Make sure you're fully prepared to ensure your trip is full of fun and enjoyment.

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

Phuong Thao