Pack light, pack smart, and leave plenty of room for vacation mode
Packing for a beach vacation should be easy. You need a swimsuit, sunscreen and approximately 14 outfits you will never wear because you will spend most of the trip in your swimsuit anyway. But there are a few things you definitely do not want to forget.
Before you zip that suitcase and head to your perfect beach vacay here are a few of our packing essentials.
The Beach Day Basics
First things first. Swimsuits? Obviously. Sunscreen? Duh. Sunglasses? Absolutely.
A beach bag, hat, towel and a good pair of sandals should make the cut too.
Do yourself a favor and bring a reusable water bottle. Between the Florida sunshine and all that beach time, staying hydrated is a lot more important than remembering which swimsuit you wore yesterday.
Something for the Sun
Florida sunshine does not mess around. Pack plenty of sunscreen and remember to reapply, especially after swimming. A hat and sunglasses are also vacation MVPs when you are spending hours outside. If you burn easily, a lightweight cover up is your best friend.
What to Wear When You Are Not at the Beach
Keep it casual. Think lightweight dresses, shorts, T shirts, sandals and maybe something a little nicer for dinner, if you want. You probably do not need five pairs of shoes and definitely do not need that outfit you have been saving for a fancy occasion.
The Things You Might Forget
These are the little things that tend to get left behind. Phone chargers, toiletries, a cooler for beach snacks, a book you have been meaning to finish, and a plastic bag for those wet swimsuits you inevitably have to pack five minutes before leaving.
And One Very Important Thing
Leave some room in your suitcase. Between the local shops, beachy boutiques and little treasures you find along the way, you may come home with a few things you did not arrive with. That’s part of the fun!
Want the Full Packing List?
We put together the ultimate Florida Vacay packing checklist so you can check everything off before you leave home.
Because forgetting your favorite pair of sunglasses is one thing. Forgetting sunscreen? Absolutely not. Now go pack your bags, the beach is waiting.
