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Tropical destinations are perfect for family holidays, but what do you need to pack? It’s always best to prepare in advance and make sure that you have everything ready before your departure date. You don’t want the excitement of your holiday to be ruined by running out of clothes or forgetting something important like sunscreen! In this post, we will look at what to pack for a tropical family holiday.
What to pack for your next tropical family holiday
Aftersun and rash cream
The first thing that you need to pack for a tropical holiday is after sun and rash cream. To prevent sunburn, make sure your kids wear sunscreen every day of the year – even in winter! Then, when they do get burnt, use aloe vera or cooling gels as soon as possible to soothe the skin.
If you are going somewhere with coral reefs, bring some antiseptic gel with you just in case your child steps on something sharp. If it gets cut open, clean the wound immediately before applying any kind of bandage or dressing, reducing healing times by half.
Basic medicine
Pack a first aid kit with you that contains paracetamol or ibuprofen for any aches and pains. Also, include antihistamines if anyone has problems with bugs, bites, or stings – just be aware that some of these may not be allowed on airplanes! If your kids have an upset stomach, then take something like Imodium as well, so they don’t get dehydrated from diarrhea.
Having these basic medicines with you will help to alleviate any problems if they do occur. It would be best if you also aimed to pack as lightly as possible, but, don’t forget about practical things like hats, sunglasses and flip flops which may seem trivial but could make a huge difference on your trip.
Waterproof bags for the beach
If you’re going to the beach, make sure you bring a range of waterproof bags with you. You can put your clothes and towels in them, so they stay dry when it’s raining – lookout for ones that are made from heavy-duty material, which will be more resistant to sand as well.
These bags are also useful for electronics or anything else that you don’t want getting wet.
If it starts to rain, take your valuables with you and put them in the bags, so they are protected! These are all of the key things which you should pack for a tropical holiday – but make sure not to over-pack because there’s nothing worse than being weighed down by too many clothes or shoes when trying to get around an airport!
Beach toys and games
When it comes to packing for a tropical holiday, don’t forget the essentials like sunscreen and aftersun. But also think about beach toys and games which you can play with your kids on the sand! If they are under five years old, then bring some buckets and spades for building castles or digging holes in search of buried treasure.
In conclusion, it’s essential to make sure you pack everything for your next trip before you go. Of course, it would help if you were prepared if anything goes wrong, but remember that it doesn’t necessarily take too much effort or time with the right luggage, and if you’re unsure where to go, you might want to consider this guide to the best Cayman Islands family resorts.
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