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Summary: When packing for a European beach trip, include sunscreen, lip balm and aloe vera gel. Pack for European beaches with tips from an experienced travel guide in this free European travel video.
Sarah Sathmari is an experienced travel guide based in Hungary, Europe. She currently works for the company Yellow Zebra/Absolute tours. Sathmari is also organizing incentive tours for...read more
"Are you on a beach vacation? Have you prepared for sun exposure and for variable temperatures? It's really important. First of all, pack sun protection products like sunscreen, like this, a lip balm and aloe vera gel for potential burns. Secondly, pack a hat with a wide rim to protect your face, or another cap like this. Pack sunglasses with adequate UV protection, like this one. Don't forget about a large sheet or blanket you can lay on to enjoy the sun. But please remember that laying on the sun for too long, especially between eleven o'clock and three o'clock, is really really dangerous. And of course the loud colors are the ones which you shouldn't forget about when you plan a vacation on the beach. Loud and nice colors. And you're swimming costume as well. And last but not least, pack a long sleeved overshirt and a thin pair of pants, because when the sun goes down, the weather cools down very considerably on the beach."
eHow Article: How to Pack for a Trip to the Beach