6 Best Beach Holiday Hacks
Going into the holiday season with days on end at the beach is a spectacular and exciting thought. Before wondering off to the sunny shores of Sri Lanka you ought to have your trip figured out to enjoy it to the fullest.

1. Get good lodging
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island with loads of beautiful beaches. On a beach vacation, people are bound to go surfing, wade in the water and spend hours toasting on the beach. When the day comes to an end and you need a break from the sapphire waters and the golden sands there is no doubt that what you need next is to be fed well and head to bed. To say you had a comfortable holiday therefore, a good hotel with comfortable beds and divine food is a necessity. If you’re heading down south Jetwing Lighthouse is an idyllic location. Once you’ve sorted where you’re going to stay, your trip is more or less sorted.


2. Pack in the right stuff
If you’re hitting the waves, swimwear is a must have. If you’re more into sitting on the beach and sipping on a king coconut, then pack in a sunhat, sun screen and a beach mat. To avoid sand getting all over you throw on some powder so that the sand slips right off. Turn your rubber slippers over so that it won’t be heated up when you wear it after your sunbathing session.

3. Leave it all in someone else’s care
If you’re tired of being held responsible and just want to unwind and be pampered and shown around, then you ought to opt for a guided tour. You can sit on the beach and quit worrying about not getting to the hotel in time for the lunch buffet. The guided tour will show you how to surf and play beach volleyball. They’ll also take you to the safest spots on the beach to swim in. Companies like SoulTrek Sri Lanka organize such beach getaways and is an easy way to get the weight of your shoulders and have a good experience.
4. Pack in a bottle of wine
Of all the joys in the world there’s nothing succulent food and a bottle of Merlot can’t fix. Most hotels pack snacks when you leave for the beach. Make sure to add in a chilled bottle of wine to sip while you sunbathe. Wine World has a variety for you to grab and go on your holiday.

5. Toy bag
If you’re taking kids with you on this holiday, then you’ll be loaded with endless buckets and spade and balls. Its humanly impossible to carry all of them to and from the beach, especially if you plan to relax too. The best remedy for this is to get yourself one big net bag that’ll contain all the toys and can be carried in one go.

6. Take your own surf board
If you’re heading to the beach and plan to surf, its best to get yourself a surf board from home or a friend. There are many places that hire surfboards but if you’re heading out during a peak season chances are you’ll have to sit around waiting for hours until someone returns what they used. Save yourself the time and annoyance and make the most of your trip. If you’re heading towards Negombo, the stunning beaches promise to give you beautiful pictures of the sunset so have your phone or camera with you. Club Hotel Dolphin has easy access and within walking distance to the beach. Hit the beaches early in the morning for a more peaceful plunge and to enjoy the best of the views of the beach.

