9 ways to get the best of the beach

Peter Imbong

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Here's everything you need to know to make your beach trip this summer the best one yet

FUN UNDER THE SUN. Preparation is key to an enjoyable beach outing. All photos by Peter Imbong taken at Aquaria Resort, Playa Calatagan, Batangas

MANILA, Philippines – Summer means almost all city dwellers will be loading beach bags for the great annual exodus to white sands and bright blue beaches. While soaking in the rays is always a soothing experience, it’s how you get ready that determines whether you burn under the sun or come out golden and glowing.

Here are tips to make your next beach expedition the best one yet:

1. Do your research

AMENITIES. One tip to enjoy your beach outing is to research on the available amenities you can maximize

Find out what amenities are available, and if these are what you’re expecting. Is there a swimming pool with fun features like water slides? Are you allowed to bring in your own food and drinks? A little homework goes a long way to manage everyone’s expectations.

2. Plan it well

Take time to plan the trip with your family or friends. Agree on what time you want to arrive at the beach and how long you want to stay. Compute backwards to determine what time you should leave the city or head back from the resort. Figure out if you’ll eat on the road or if you’ll just bring along snacks for the ride.

3. The night before

Finish packing the night before and try to load the car with as many of the bags as possible. You’ll feel less harassed during the morning rush as everyone’s getting dressed and preparing to leave.

4. When with kids, prepare a battle plan

CHILLING IN THE HEAT. Lounge chairs allow guests to relax with protection from the sun

Bring a stash of snacks in little ziplock bags for easy access and distribution. Favorite toys or blankies are also helpful. If you have a portable DVD player, take it along. If you’re lucky, one favorite movie is all it will take to keep the young ones happy the entire trip.

5. Be protected

Stay sun-safe. Bring enough bottles of sunscreen, a few hats and sunglasses. If you have toddlers, bring sunscreen that’s safe for their sensitive skin. Remember to pull everyone out of the water every hour to re-apply. Nothing ruins a perfect day at the beach more than a bad case of sunburn.

6. Drink water

Never underestimate the dangers of heat stroke. Pack a cooler with drinks and ice. Make sure you and the little ones drink enough liquid to avoid dehydration. We sometimes forget to go for a drink when we’re too busy having fun.

7. Injury-proof

SUMMER WATERS. Pools are a fun alternative to the beach

Bring a first aid kit. Be prepared with the basics: bandages, cotton, iodine, headache medication like paracetamol, and a bottle of vinegar with a spray nozzle in case someone gets a jelly fish sting.

8. The essentials

Don’t forget the basics: beach towels, beach mats, beach balls, beach toys, floaters, inflatables, cameras. Prepare a bag with an extra set of clean clothes. It should also have toiletry basics like shampoo and soap.

9. Packup

Bring a couple of extra-large garbage bags for easy clean-up and packing of all the wet swimsuits, board shorts, and flip-flops. You don’t want sand sticking all over the car mats and upholstery.

JUST GO. Many adventures await the prepared traveler this summer

– Rappler.com

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