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Folding beach chairs, Umbrella
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Beach Cooler
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Flashlight
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Pillows
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Video Recorder
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CD Player
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Books / Books on Tape
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Alarm Clock
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Cell phone and battery charger
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Travel journal
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Water-proof sheets
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2 outfits per day, sleeping clothes
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Cool clothing
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Stroller
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Baby formula, Bibs
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Diapers
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Changing Pad
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Zippered plastic bags
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Bathing supplies
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Baby food and spoon
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Pacifiers
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Blankets
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For
Older Kids:
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1 outfit per day, 2 extra tops
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2 swimsuits per child
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1 nice outfit
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1 out-of-season outfit
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2 towels per child
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Beach toys, Frisbee, paddle ball *usually
available upon arrival
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For
Traveling:
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Travel Games, Books
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Crayon, Clip Board
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Cooler with drinks and snacks
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Complete change of clothes for each
person per day (think cool, comfortable
clothing) — though if you are renting
a place with laundry facilities, you
may be able to get away with less
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Lightweight sweater or jacket and long
pants for cooler evenings
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Swimsuits (two per person, so you'll
always have a dry one)
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Beach towels (again two per person is
ideal)
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Beach cover-ups or roomy T-shirts (to
throw on over swimsuit when you've had
enough sun)
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Baseball caps or wide-brim hats (to
protect faces from sun)
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Sunglasses with UV protection for adults
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Sandals (rubber, plastic or waterproof
are best)
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Beach Bag
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Family size Beach Blanket
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Toiletries:
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Wallet and/or purse and cash (we often
forget the most obvious things)
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Credit cards and/or traveler's checks
(plus list of numbers of both)
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Car and house keys (plus duplicate sets
kept in different bags)
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Eyeglasses and/or contact lenses (plus
lens cleaner)
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Medical insurance cards, list of phone
numbers
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Prescriptions and other medications
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Itineraries, tickets and reservation
confirmations
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Maps and directions
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Camera, film, digital camera memory
cards, batteries
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Must
do:
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Pick up trash / Remove trash from home
before departure
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Buy travelers checks
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Tune-up car, check tires, battery, major
fluids, brakes etc...
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Replace expired prescriptions and medication
and replace expired sunblock, most SPF
lotions lose potency over years time
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Replenish Toiletries kit
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Hold incoming mail and newspapers
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Notify neighbors of your vacation and
give phone # for emergencies
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Mow your lawn just before you leave
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If you're leaving your car, leave it
parked in the driveway
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Lock all windows and doors before you
leave
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Unplug small appliances
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Turn off AC/Heat
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Make arrangements for any pets you have
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