What to pack for your next beach holiday

Planning to escape this cold, grey island for some sun? Here’s what to take with you

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photo: The White Lotus, 2021, HBO
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photo: The White Lotus, 2021, HBO

Planning to escape this cold, grey island for some sun? Here’s what to take with you

By Sophie Lou Wilson08 Aug 2023
1 mins read time
1 mins read time

As our hopes for a sunny British summer melt away like all the ice creams we haven’t been eating, the only saviour is the possibility of a beach holiday in warmer climes. If you’re lucky enough to have one lined up, or you’re thinking of booking one last minute – go on, there’s still time! – you might be wondering what to pack. It feels like so long since we last had some proper sunny, warm weather that it’s easy to forget what we actually wear and do when the temperature creeps above 20 degrees.

But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re heading to a buzzing all-inclusive hotel or a secluded coastal villa, here’s everything to pack for the beach holiday of your dreams. From luxurious designer tote bags and stylish shades to skincare and SPF, with our help, your bags will be packed in no time. Here comes the sun! (Finally!)

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