🏖️ Beach & swimming

What to pack

• Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon →
• Quick-dry towel - A microfibre towel packs small and dries in minutes. Find on Amazon →
• Water shoes - Protect your feet on rocky entries, hot sand and sea-urchin spines. Find on Amazon →
• Dry bag - Keeps phone, cash and keys safe while you are in the water. Find on Amazon →
• Rash guard or sun shirt - Better sun cover than lotion for long hours in the water. Find on Amazon →
• Snorkel set (optional) - Your own mask that fits well beats a scratched rental every time. Find on Amazon →
• Check flags and currents - Ask locally about rip currents and tides before swimming off open coasts.

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