Beach Vacations

Weather it's to Honolulu or Florida, you'll want to make sure you're prepared for a beach vacation! Once the tickets are purchased and the plans are made, think about all the things you'd like to do at the beach. If you are going to a tropical location be sure to grab some snorkeling gear  beforehand so you don't miss the underwater views. For snorkeling adventures, a waterproof camera  is an excellent accessory. 

For lakeside beaches you may want to bring along (or even rent) some lounge floats.  These are great for hanging out in calm water with a drink and a magazine. However, stick to innertubes  or no floats at all in the ocean. With strong ocean currents and waves, it is much better to stay alert while in the water.

Below you'll find some fun, kid-specific products and a useful checklist for any beach adventure.

For Kids

For kids you'll want to bring along entertaining beach activities. A time-honored beach tradition is the simple pail and shovel --a necessity for sand castle building! For more creative youngsters grab some interesting sand castle molds  in different shapes and styles. Before long your kids will have an entire beachfront city built!

If your child has never taken swimming lessons, do not forget floaties  for his or her arms. The beach is a great vacation, just remember to keep it safe for every age!

Beach Checklist

• Beach Bag 
• Flip Flops  for the sandy terrain.
• Sunglasses 
• Wide-brimmed Sun Hat 
• Swim Suit  and Cover-up  if necessary.
• Beach Towel 
• Beach Chairs 
• Beach Toys 
• Beach Umbrella 
• Cooler  with snacks and beverages.
• Rafts 
• Goggles 
• Aloe Vera Gel  (great relief for sunburns!)
• Sunscreen 
• Razors  (if you're a female you won't want to be caught with winter legs!)

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