Useful tips for vacationers about what to take with you on a trip and how not to spoil your vacation?
Wikipedia defines the term summer as follows: Summer is one of the four seasons between spring and autumn, characterized by the highest ambient temperature. What is summer like for each of us? First of all, this is a long-awaited vacation!
It has long been noted that when we get a good vacation for reasonable money, the mood on vacation is almost always sunny and cloudless, even despite the “quirks” of weather and nature. But if the rest we got painfully (hardly let go at work, a lot of money was invested in the tour, often exceeding our capabilities), then the mood can spoil any even minor failure during the events.
Very often, we listen to friends who say, “Take twice as much money and twice as much stuff” (you’ve probably heard this before). Yes, it is not worth stuffing suitcases with clothes, if only because summer often forces us to undress, fleeing the heat, than to dress, but the change of linen, T-shirts, pants, socks, etc. has not been canceled. It is unlikely that you will be interested in washing clothes every day, because you decided to travel “lightly”. Travel should be comfortable, fun and carefree (if possible). What is a comfortable journey? This is a well-organized trip, which is thought out to the smallest detail, so special attention should be paid to your suitcases. More like packing suitcases. So, a few useful tips on how to get on the road and have a good rest.
- Take on the road and on vacation, things that do not restrict movement, light open shoes (this is sandals, mesh shoes and beach slippers - the first for a hotel restaurant, the second for the beach, excursions and a shower, if you suddenly do not like how they clean the room).
- Things are better to choose containing viscose, they crumple less in a suitcase, bag, on a trip, do not get dirty so quickly and easily washed, and dry faster.
- Be sure to bring a headdress that is well ventilated. The sun is especially insidious in summer, and won’t wait until you find a way to protect yourself from it, you can easily get heat stroke. Recovery after overheating can last several days, and the holiday will be hopelessly spoiled. That doesn't sound very nice, does it? Don’t forget the headdress! ;
Swimsuit, swimsuits should be chosen in advance, as you will want to plunge into the azure surface of the sea or ocean immediately. And it is better to have a spare set. Try to find information or reviews about the nature of the beach in the place where you are going. For example, in Croatia and Montenegro (and in most Russian resorts) all the beaches are stone, and entering the sea barefoot is uncomfortable and dangerous because of sea urchins. That's why they use plastic sandals. They swim right in them. It is very convenient and does not hinder movement.
- A few T-shirts for men, pants, jeans, shorts, a shirt with short sleeves will solve the question of “look decent” and feel comfortable anywhere: on the beach, excursions, in a hotel restaurant, in a cafe at any time of the day. If the holiday is at the end of summer, it will not be superfluous light sweater, jumper, pullover or cardigan, so that the man does not freeze.
- For a woman, you need a dress (you can have two or three), a light sundress, a couple of topics, T-shirts, blouses, skirts for all occasions, this will be enough so that a woman can feel comfortable and confident everywhere. If in your trip meals are provided with half board (dinner at the hotel), then the evening toilet may not be necessary. He will look rather stupid among other vacationers in incredibly stretched T-shirts and shapeless shorts. And if dinner is in the city, then a pompous evening dress will benefit you, and you will look respectable. By the way, restaurant owners also appreciate this as respect for their establishment. A swimsuit, beach slippers, sandals and summer shoes are also necessary, of course, depending on where you’re going.
- Put activated charcoal, levomycetin, headache pills, antipyretics and those medicines that you usually take. Will not hurt the adhesive patch from scratches, "strengthening" and "weakening" medicine, any digestive enzymes (Mezim, Enzistal, Festal). The kitchen is someone else’s kitchen. Sometimes indigestion occurs even from simple benign water, but a different composition.
- Cosmetics for rest on the sea, this is primarily creams, lotions, sprays for protection from the sun before going to the beach and after tanning to support the skin, as well as balm for protecting the lips, skin milk, tonic and your personal decorative cosmetics. Do not use deodorants and cosmetics on beaches and excursions under the scorching sun, so they leave on the skin under the influence of sunlight ugly pigment spots that do not pass for a long time.
Napkins, simple and wet, will be useful on the trip from the first hours. It is worth taking a towel if you are relaxing on the Russian coast. And it won't hurt abroad. Not all 4-star hotels allow you to take a towel out of the room. It is prudent to take a small bedspread or mat to bed on the beach, this is if you do not want to pay for the bed.
Put a comb or hairbrush in the travel bag, soap, shampoo, hair balm, toothbrush and paste (it should be kept in a package, since due to pressure drops in the aircraft, its contents can easily be on things, also applies to ballpoint pens).
- Great discomfort on vacation is caused by ubiquitous mosquitoes that flock at night to vacationers tired of excursions and the beach. Precautiously taking repellents, spray, mosquito cream with you, you will incredibly make life easier for yourself, since it is very difficult to explain to the locals that you have been bitten by mosquitoes and you need something from them. Bring an electric fumigator and "anti-mosquito" tablets or a bottle of liquid. Take care of the universal adapter in the socket.
- It is unlikely that you will need a book on vacation: amazing impressions will be a lot, and fatigue from everything you see, heard, felt will not allow you to concentrate. If only the magazine, to relax a little, you can take with you, and it does not weigh very much. Modern MP3 players weigh a few grams, and a disc with audiobooks does not take up much space in your luggage. But they will brighten up your time on vacation without tiring your eyes.
A belt wallet will save your money from theft by local tricksters, you will be more relaxed on excursions, a walk around the city. Don’t keep all your money in one place. Then even in case of trouble, you will not be stranded.
The most important thing you should take, and what you can not put in a suitcase - a good mood, a smile that you can give the whole world, do not forget another positive attitude, no matter what. If you are traveling abroad, do not be lazy to learn a few simple phrases in the local language expressing gratitude, admiration, etc. And remember, nature does not have bad weather, just people do not always know how to enjoy the sun, rain and wind. Love yourself, love people, love the world around you, and your vacation will be great!
Daria Erokhin
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