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What to Bring When Going to the Beach
September 7th, 2009
You have been stressing over your work to the point that you are suffering from a bloated stomach. You snarl at your officemates for no valid reason. You think of resigning at least twice a day. Well, if you are feeling this way, maybe it is time for you to look for another job. Or maybe it is high time you take a break from your desk and all the paperworks piled on top of it. When three cups of coffee are not enough to perk you up, you better file a vacation leave soon. Put your worries in a box and bury it. Go to a place you have never been before and rediscover yourself. With the clear water and soft sand, there is nothing more peaceful than a day or two at the beach. You may want to consider a tropical destination for your sabbatical.
Since you are going back to your work at some point, make the most out of your getaway. I will leave the choice of beach to you. With all the beaches around the globe, that’s not something I want to get myself into. What I am going to help you with is the packing. I get it. You are excited to go to the beach. I’m all for it. But before you actually go, let me check your backpack. I just want to be sure that you got the essentials.
Sunscreen. Getting a tan is part of the beach experience. Getting skin cancer, on the other hand, is not the plan. You want to look like you’ve been kissed by the sun not burnt to the toes. If you don’t like lotion, don’t pass it as an excuse. There are those which are sprayed on. By the way, SPF 30 is considered the minimum. Leave SPF 15 to ChapStick.
Sunglasses. The sun seems bigger and brighter in a beach setting. Unless you want the glare of the big yellow ball on your eyes, get a pair of shades. The darker the glasses the better. It protects your baby blue eyes and you look cool with one. Yes, it’s like hitting two seagulls with one Frisbee.
Beach towels. If you think the hotel you are staying at gives every guest a brand new towel, you are in for a rude awakening. You do not want me to go on about the hazards of sharing a towel, would you? You cannot possibly enjoy a vacation if you are infected with some sort of fungi. Although it is big compared to other beach items, do not even think of leaving home without one.
Swimsuits. You are planning to swim, right? I mean, you are going to the beach after all. Although skinny dipping has its merits, it is best if you include a swimsuit or two in your luggage. It is one the legal ways I know to flaunt your assets. If you are worried about your stretch marks or bulgy stomach, that’s what cover-ups are for.
Binoculars. How can you enjoy the view without a good pair of binoculars? No matter how good your vision is, you better cover all your bases. Check out the lifeguard at Station 1. I can go on and on about the boons of binoculars.
Water to drink and food to eat. There is a huge difference between the crystalline water and potable water. Bring your own mineral water or Perrier or whatever it is you drink to quench your thirst. Oh, and don’t forget the cooler with ice. Drinking warm water while you are in a warm setting is unheard of. If you are going to get thirsty, it’s natural you’ll get hungry too. Pack your favorite meal, fruits, and chips.
Beach ball and Frisbee. Let’s get physical. Don’t be a slouch the whole day. Get your muscles moving. Beach volley ball and Frisbee are cool ways of making acquaintances.
Camera. You are having the time of your life. You definitely want to capture it. Bring your trusty digital camera, along with the batteries, and shoot away. The water, the sunrise, the sunset, the lifeguard… They can work as cheap but tasteful postcards. And photos can be evidence that, once in blue moon, you know how to let loose and have fun.
All set? Then off you go. If, by any chance, you forgot something, there are always shops near the beach.
Gear up to the Beach and Bring Your Beach Chairs
August 23rd, 2009
If you think that beach blanket or a mat is sufficient for an excursion to the shore with jam-packed beaches nowadays, you might find hundreds of people bringing the same beach blankets blocking each other’s picture of the beautiful beach in front of you. Beach chairs have become trendy accessory on the beach; these allow you relax without having on the same visual level as everyone else.
Beach chairs allow you to get an unobstructed seascape and get you the relaxation that you went there for. If you think that this beach chairs are very uncomfortable to bring, there are some small beach chairs usually the kind that can be folded are widely offered today. If you really wants to stand out, there are multicolored beach chairs to choose from that come something other than plain white plastic color and if you want to provide one beach chairs for every member of the family, you can get a bargain beach chairs or plastic that is common nowadays, so there’s no reason not to get your piece of beach furniture. There are large selections of beach chairs to choose from and here are some of the types of chairs that might help you decide in buying one. A Folding Lawn Chair is a chair that you can use almost anywhere. You can bring this to the beach, in a ballgame or in the park. Lawn chair is also perfect in lounging on your patio or in the backyard. Every home should have at least three or four of these chairs on hand for guests, children and backyard parties.
The Floating chair is a type of chair that is designed for easy storage and transportation when you want to have a get away relaxation on the lake or on the beach. For extra convenience you can choose a Backpack Chairs that come with a complete backpack carrying straps, this type of chair is also great to bring on the beach. If you want the lightest and most portable beach chair, you can choose the Aluminum or Butterfly chairs that are growing trends in the chair industry. This type of chair is really perfect in relaxing in style on the beach. It can be folded nicely for easy storage and travel. You can also choose Wood beach chairs but this kind of chair is a little heavier than a metal chairs, however this chair is more luxurious and durable than the any other type of chair. If you want to have a more luxurious chair while on the beach there are also Beach Chaise Lounges that are designed for a more comfortable lounging.
This type of chair is perfect for taking a nap while enjoying the heat of the sun because this beach chair is close to the ground and often has reclining back rests making it more relaxing. And some of these beach chaise also go together with a changeable canopy that will create some shades when you need it most. While on the beach you can enjoy the heat of the sun, a fabric or a canvass seat is best and for this matter, you can use Commercial Beach Chair.
This type of chair is more durable and last longer in the elements like the heat of the sun than the traditional beach chairs. If you need beach chair for your kids that might be frequently exposed to elements of dust or food stain, plastic or polypropylene seat is best because its materials are more weather resistant than fabric or canvass and can be rinsed off easily to keep them clean. These kids’ chairs are also available with umbrellas and canopies to protect them from the harmful UV rays from the sun. You can enjoy and relax under the sun in the beach. Take along some comfort with one of these convenient chairs mentioned.