Whether you plan to spend your days lounging on a pristine, white sand beach lapped by gentle waves and fringed by coconut palms, or living it up poolside with a cocktail in hand, there are some essential items you won’t want to forget to bring with you to your exotic and paradisiacal destination of choice.
A luxury getaway means luxury in every sense, and we’re not just talking about your hotel or dining options. The items you bring with you in your suitcase should exude opulence, too, and from stylish outfits to some quality camera gear to capture all of those new memories you’ll be making with, here are four luxury essentials to pop in your carry on now.
Digital SLR Camera
Whilst it’s true that smartphone cameras have come a long way in recent years, the reliable DSLR (digital single light reflex) camera still offers distinct advantages when it comes to freezing the most beautiful moments of your holiday in time. And whilst years ago, they would have added some considerable weight to your hand luggage – and taken up lots of valuable space – today’s iterations are all together more lightweight and compact, so you’ll have little trouble slipping one in your handbag without weighing yourself down.
The modern digital camera – and particularly the DSLR – provides superior image quality thanks to its large image sensor, with finer detail, more vibrant colours and a better dynamic range when compared with your smartphone – so if you want some truly show-stopping photos for your Instagram, then be sure to pack one.
Designer swimwear
Summer holidays invariably involve spending time in, on or near the water – be it on the beach, poolside, or on board a luxury superyacht. With this in mind, swimwear is one item you won’t want to forget, and the right choice will have you both looking and feeling fabulous throughout your break.
Because swimwear is often worn with something thrown on over the top – whether it’s a linen shirt and shorts co-ord, a pretty kaftan or a pair of tailored shorts, the key is to choose versatile pieces in block colours that will blend seamlessly with your outfits, as well as looking great on you when they’re worn alone. They should also provide plenty of support in all the right places to create a smooth silhouette.
Black, white and neutral tones work well, and if you choose two-piece bikinis, you’ll be able to make your holiday wardrobe go further by matching different styles of tops and bottoms depending on your mood.
A stylish pair of polarised sunglasses
One of the best things about summer holidays is the promise of plenty of sunshine, and the thought of those long, hot, sunny days are what keep us going for the rest of the year. But with the beautiful weather comes exposure to harmful UV rays, which means protecting yourself from them is important – and we’re not just talking about sunscreen.
Your eyes, too, are very sensitive to such rays, so choose a stylish pair of designer sunglasses to shield them and reduce glare – look for a polarised pair that offer 100 per cent UV protection and are crafted from the highest quality materials, in one of the season’s latest styles of course. Oval cat-eyes and oversized are both major trends for summer 2023, and white and tortoiseshell are the colours to be seen in.
The perfect beach bag
If you’ll be spending long days on the beach whilst on holiday then finding the perfect beach bag to store all of your daily essentials will save you from having to carry too many things at once. The tricky part is balancing style and comfort but luckily, it’s entirely possible to enjoy the best of both worlds.
This season, the rattan bag trend continues, but for 2023, they are bigger, better, and thankfully, more practical. Look for one with plenty of compartments so that you can keep your items organised and easily accessible, with space for your sunglasses, sunscreen, beach towel and, of course, your digital camera for taking great photos.
