Going to the beach is one of the most exciting ways to spend a sunny day, but what about a whole week on the beach? Destin Florida is known for its fantastic beach vacations, and the glistening water you can swim through. You may be wondering what to pack for your trip. Everyone is different, and you may want to look at your itinerary to be sure you’re genuinely packing everything. Here is a list of what to bring and what to leave behind on your Destin Florida vacation

What you need to pack for a Destin Florida vacation

1.    Bathing suits- You will be on the beach, A LOT, while you’re on vacation. This place is known for the Destin Florida water, and you will want to take a dip in it! Now depending on how comfortable you are wearing a wet suit will determine how many you need to bring. Generally, three is a good answer. You can rotate them around, so you always have a dry suit to wear. 

2.    Underwater camera- If you are in Destin, you will be in the water, so to bring with your bathing suits, you should also bring an underwater camera. This camera will be great for when you go snorkeling and want some fresh underwater pictures to show off.

3.    Beach mat- Not all hotels or AirB&Bs  will have beach towels for you to use. If you want to make sure you have something nice to sit on that can get sandy, you can go ahead and buy one before going on your vacation. You can also pick up a beach umbrella to keep you cool in the hot sun. Amazon has fantastic deals on beach mats. 

What you should leave at home

So you know what to bring with you but what are some things you should leave at home? There are many things you may think you want to bring but maybe overpacking.

1.    Anything valuable- Yes, you may want to show off that new diamond ring from the man you just married, but what happens if you lose it snorkeling in the ocean? It is best to leave anything with sentimental value, or anything expensive at home somewhere safe. 

2.    Sunscreen- Destin is a beach town with a lot of convenience stores and places where you can buy sunscreen for a budget-friendly price. There will also be a lot of places in the airport where you can buy a decent amount of sunscreen. Save space and leave the sunscreen at home. 

3.    Shoes- You will need sandals, but most of the time, you will be barefoot in the sand. To save space, you can wear a pair of tennis shoes, and pack a pair of flip flops or sandals. This will save you space in your bag. 

What else you should consider bringing on your beach vacation

If you’re an over-packer, it may be a good idea to look at all of the things you plan on doing and pick outfits for them. You don’t want to pack any outfits you may or may not wear, packing something for each day is the way to go, and that may even be too much. Destin Florida vacations are field with beach trips, and you may end up in a bathing suit more than any clothes you pack.