Beach Vacation Packing List for Family
If you feel the need of a weekend break and are drawn to the ocean, then pick Mahabalipuram for a perfect beach vacation. Endless stretches of the blue waters, interspersed with the emerald cover of coconut and palm trees, welcome you as you traverse the famous ECR highway. Moreover you’ll feel refreshed – a chance to have fun times in the warm waters and the soft sand, while absorbing mind blowing sights of the coast line.
How to get there :
The nearest airport is Chennai – an hours drive away. Road connectivity is good.
Beach destinations are fascinating especially for those staying faraway from the ocean, who don’t get much opportunities to bask in the glorious sun and sand.
Where to Stay :
If you are talking beach, get the best out of your holiday, by staying in a sea side resort having direct access to the beach. There are hordes of ocean front resorts of all categories lining the ECR. It’ll not only be sans the crowds, you’ll get to enjoy private moments with your family. Who can resist building sand castles, or letting the crashing waves splash all over. So please yourselves, play and when the sand is all over you take a dip in the sea. This is the most invigorating part and beach lovers indulge in it everyday of their stay!
Another interesting thing to do which children particularly enjoy is collecting seashells. Rediscover the joy of finding the choicest, colorful seashells to bring back home. Or choose a nice corner to sit and relax. Infact the list of activities is endless! Utilize the morning hours taking a leisurely walk, getting bewitched by the charms of the rising sun and the crisp, invigorating breeze.
Something that needs highlighting is the fact that the weather here could be different from your hometown. Though we all know that sunlight does wonders for us, but the scorching sun at times becomes unbearable during the day. So better come prepared for that and pack accordingly.
What to carry for a trip to a seaside destination for a fulfilling trip is what this article `Beach Vacation Packing List for Family’ is about. Also included are helpful guidelines for an awesome time .
Things to Pack
Sunscreen lotion – unmistakably, a good sunscreen lotion with spf of 50 should be the most essential item in your bag. As per my own experience you tend to get sunburnt very quickly on this coast . So slather on generous amount of the cream before hitting the sands. And to deal with humidity that’s a characteristic weather condition, buy a mattifying one.
Beach wear – second most important item in your bag is of course beachwear. Depending upon the number of days you are staying, carry those many shorts/ costumes. Having extra pairs is always advisable when traveling. You don’t want to spend limited time washing clothes and drying is time consuming. Make sure the material is quick drying, polyester type.
Hat – apart from the usual sunglasses, that’s imperative for any type of holiday, pack a wide-brimmed straw hat or cloth cap. You’ll thank yourself for that!
Footwear – always have extra footwear, as the probability of them getting swept away into the ocean for the enthusiastic traveler is quite high . Who would want to walk on burning sand barefoot ! Rubber flipflops/ slippers or sandals are the best option.
Clothes – light, cotton outfits that made of soft, breathable material are best suitable for this kind of weather. Also wear absorbent fabrics to get relief from the humidity.
Waterproof Bags – we usually end up having a pile of wet/ soiled clothes at the end of a beach holiday. Make sure that you have enough plastic or polythene bags with you.
One important advice though is to keep yourself hydrated, we may not realize it but temperatures shoot up to really high levels in this region.
Travel has something new to offer and learn each time. A newly discovered activity that’s quite intriguing is star gazing. Experience the awe of locating your favorite stars and constellations in the night skies through the app `skymap’. The skies are clear and it’s pleasant too at this time. Use laser pointers to shine the spotlight on them.
A major attraction of Mahabalipuram that needs mentioning is the mystical shore temple and lighthouse which are tourist hotspots and worth a visit. So if you have the interest, squeeze in time to see these marvelous ancient sites.
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