Travelers planning a beach vacation usually start off by checking out cheap travel options, including cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms, or cheap vacation packages. Once that mission is accomplished, many assume they are ready to go.
The following are a list of beach items identified by BudgetTravel as things you never knew you needed at the beach but might enjoy:
Explorer Series snorkel mask camera makes taking crystal clear, five megapixel photos and videos a hands free snap. This camera, from Liquid Image Works, is good up to 15 feet underwater and costs $100.
Zoe B biodegradable beach toys are ideal for people who dont want to feel guilty if a toy shovel is accidentally left on the beach. Made of corn sugar based bioplasic its sand toys, a set of which costs $22, breaks down to organic materials within two years if immersed in water or soil vs. regular plastics which can take up to 500 years.
Eco Extreme floating speaker case from Grace Digital Audio works by placing your MP3 player inside a pressurized waterproof compartment. At a cost of $50 the user gets up to 30 hours of playing time.
The Kindle KlearKase is truly beach friendly and is made of the same durable transparent polycarbonate used in F22 fight jet windows. For $50 it prevents scratches, splashes and sand from getting in your Kindle.
The Vacation Vault from CSN Stores is a small case which keeps keys and cash secure with a three digit combination lock. At $20 it comes with a cable that can be looped around a picnic table or beach chairs.
The Grand Trunk Parasheet from L.L.Bean is a beach blanket made from nylon parachute material which dries in minutes, is mildew resistant and remains cool to the touch even under the hottest sun. At $40 it packs into a relatively small pouch, far less bulky than large towels.
Invisible Playing Cards are made of transparent PVC, a flexible and durable plastic. At $8.50 these playing cards are waterproof and can be found at Moma Store.
SmartShield Towelettes from smartshield provide water proof and sweat proof SPF protection that are easy to pack in carry-on luggage. At $16 you even get insect protection via chemical free repellants which remains effective for up to four hours.
The Buccaneer is an all in one grilling kit that includes at insulated tote with a reinforced base that stores a grill. At $135 from beachmall its zip open pocket holds essential BBQ tools.
The Sport-Bella XL is a nine foot wide umbrella. At $70 it comes with side flaps that can be anchored in the sand with spikes converting the umbrella into a cabana with wind vents that will prevent strong winds from turning over your shelter. www.cheapfares.com