PACKING FOR A BEACH VACATION by Mad Gringo
So you're heading to somewhere warm. Somewhere with water. Somewhere relaxing, away from anything remotely corporate. Fully Gringo-ize yourself by packing the following items. Guaranteed comfort, quality, style, and de-stressifying components. Dudes and ladies, your items are listed here for your convenience. Embrace it- this is how easy life should be. Go Slow.
Men
- Tropical Shirt- an absolute necessity. Appropriate in all areas of vacationing.
- "Switch Off" Shirt- post-beach, pre-evening activities shirt. Great for naps and quality hammock time.
- Mad Gringo Tee- can't forget a standard tee with exceptional comfort and the MG logo. You'll be glad you brought it after eight hours in the sun on the first day. (What were you thinking laying outside for so long? I can hear Mrs. Gringo now.)
- Swim Daddy Swim Trunk- duh. Water requires the appropriate trunks. MG's dry instantly after getting out. Trunks also double as shorts for any inland activities.
- Burn Proof Flip-Flops- Your feet will not be burned, melted, or boiled. Sweet skully pattern on the flops.
- Long Walk Cargo Shorts or Perfect Beach Bermudas- great for a dinner on the beach restaurant while watching the sunset. Look sharp too.
- Caribbean Golf Hat- MG Factoid of the Day for those heading Down Under: Two out of every three Australians who live to the age of 75 can expect to develop some type of skin cancer, so hats are more or less government recommendation in Australia. I'm not too fond of hats, but I have burnt my nose to pure coal so many times now that I've bought myself a cool hat.
- Boat Flags- Sailing? Need to mark your territory on the beach? Flag your hotel room? You'll find a reason to wave the Mad Gringo flag on your trip. Bold, bright colors you can't miss.
Women
- Tropical Shirt- yes ladies, MG has new and improved (is this even possible?) Tropical Shirts for your wearing pleasure. Lightweight, feminine cut with a defining V-Neck, on an appealing all-over pattern. Can't go wrong here.
- Sarong- Full or mini's, these are essential swim-suit cover-ups. Wrap and tie, and you're good to go for an entire day at the beach. Also doubles as a pillow, beverage tote, and blanket. Bright and amazing patterns, unique to Mad Gringo. Trust me, dudes dig it.
- Sun Dress- The equivalent of the men's "Switch-Off" shirt. Ideal for covering up those fresh tan lines in a lightweight, movable fabric. Cute, feminine, flattering styles and prints.
- Wrap Skirt- An alternative to a sarong, functioning as a swimsuit cover-up. Also a day-to-night piece which can be dressed up or down. A casual, breezy skirt for any occassion.
- Mad Gringo Women's Tee- feminine fit and quality fabric. So soft and light you'll hardly notice it. But everyone else will.
- Burn Proof Flip Flops- unisex sandal conducive to building sand castles, wading in the ocean, walking on a rocky coastline, or trapsing around the resort. Durable, comfortable, practical.
Below is a sampling of items you might like.
That's it. Pack light. Go slow.
