Top 5 Must-Haves for a Beach Getaway
March 2011Finally you’re on vacation and the beach beckons. Life is good, the sun is shining, work is a distant memory and you’ve just bought the perfect bikini! It’s time to gather up the girls and pack a beach bag for the day. Every woman knows that a trip to the beach requires a swimsuit and sunscreen but there are a few more must-have essentials needed for some quality fun in the sun. Girl’s Getaway has made up a list of what we consider to be our top five items to bring on your next girlfriend getaway in the sun and sand.
1. Get Your Groove On
Load up your iPod with music perfect for a day at the beach, in addition to golden oldies like Under the Boardwalk by the Drifters or Sarfari’s Wipeout we’ve found some more recent summertime tunes to add to your list.
Our favs:
Soak up the Sun – Sheryl Crow
Folding Chair – Regina Spektor
California Gurls – Katie Perry
1234 – Feist
2. Message with a Bottle
Yes, you can bring soda, or juice but on those really hot days water is an essential! This year go green and lose the nasty plastic, stainless steel water bottles are the newest hot accessory for beach fashion mavens. With all the new cool styles out there, it’s time make your fashion statement, as well as showing your commitment to the environment.
Our fav:
Summer Splash by Sigg |
3. Beach Bags
If you’re going to spend some time on the beach you’ll need something to carry all your stuff around in. With so many choices, how’s a girl to choose the right one?
Our favs:
Tote Bag by GypsyStyle | Sunny Turquoise by ikabags | “Devon” Recycled Magazine by ErthBags |
4. Summertime Reading at the Beach
Nothing serious please! Let’s face it, nothing beats lounging in a beach chair with the latest trashy book, but since there’s no Twilight book release scheduled for this year, we picked a few other delicious summer reads to help while away the afternoon.
Our favs:
The Island by Elin Hildebrand | The Swimming Pool by Holly LeCraw | The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory |
The Swimming Pool: Holly LeCraw Paperback release date April 19, 2011.
The Red Queen: Philippa Gregory Paperback release date June 7, 2011.
5. The Perfect Beach Hat
Our definition of the perfect beach hat: Big enough to shade and big on style, but small enough to stick in a bag.
Our favs:
Floppy Fedora by Athleta | Kinda Shady Sun Hat | Small cowgirl hat by Athleta |
What are your must haves for a day at the beach?
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