Beach vacation packing
Pack for a beach holiday: documents, first aid, sun protection and everything for the sea. Tell us if kids are coming and the list adapts.

[ ] Documents and insurance
    Passports, tickets, bookings and medical insurance. Check the policy covers swimming, excursions and water activities.
[ ] Make copies of your documents
    Photos of passport and insurance go to the cloud; paper copies travel separately from the originals.
[ ] Split your money into two places
    Keep cash and cards in different bags: losing one won't leave you stranded. Small bills are handy for tips.
[ ] Two swimsuits
    One dries while you wear the other. A wet swimsuit in your bag by evening is guaranteed misery.
[ ] SPF 30–50 and after-sun care
    Sunscreen costs 2–3x more at the resort. Panthenol or aloe will save the evening if you burn anyway.
[ ] Hat and sunglasses
    A sun hat or cap for everyone. Pick sunglasses with real UV protection, not just dark lenses.
[ ] Beach bag and waterproof phone pouch
    The pouch protects your phone from sand and splashes — and you can shoot right in the water.
[ ] Beach footwear
    Flip-flops for sand; water shoes if the beach is pebbly or rocky at the waterline.
[ ] A light layer for evenings
    Sea evenings get chilly, and restaurants and buses often run icy air conditioning.
[ ] First aid kit: sorbent and rehydration salts
    Stomach bugs are the most common holiday problem. Add fever reducer, painkiller, plasters and antiseptic.
[ ] Your regular meds with a buffer
    Pack a few days more than the trip length and keep them in your carry-on — checked bags do get lost.
[ ] Chargers and a power bank
    Check if you need a plug adapter for your destination. Power banks go in carry-on only.
[ ] Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
    Sand, ice cream, fruit on the beach — you'll reach for wipes every day.
[ ] A book or beach entertainment
    Download books, podcasts and playlists ahead — beach internet can be wishful thinking.
[ ] Check in online for your flight
    Usually opens 24–36 hours before departure. Seats together go fastest right at opening.
[ ] Prep your home before leaving
    Take out trash, clear the fridge, shut off water, unplug appliances. There's a separate 'Home before vacation' checklist.
[ ] UV swim shirt and sun hat for the kid
    Kids' skin burns in 15 minutes. A UPF swim shirt protects better than any sunscreen.
[ ] Floaties or a swim vest
    Sized for your child's age and weight. Check for leaks before the trip.
[ ] Beach toys
    A bucket, spade and molds buy you an hour of peace. The same sets cost noticeably more at the resort.
[ ] Kids' first aid kit
    Child-dose fever reducer, tummy remedies, a thermometer and cartoon plasters.
[ ] Snacks and entertainment for the road
    Familiar snacks, water, offline cartoons and a couple of small new toys for the flight and transfer.

Checklist from Unload: https://unloads.me/c/sea-vacation