Must-have-beach-products

[markser]

MSNBC call these must-have-beach-products. A few seem like they'd be useful on a PG cruise. Others would take up too much space or weigh to much. However, there are some interesting ones.

 

I wondered how many of you experienced cruisers think the beach "blanket" would be worth the weight and space (and cost), since PG provides beach towels we can take on excursions. JDECHTER liked his. I was doing research based on his mentioning it in his recent review when I found this list.

 

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43158788/ns/today-travel/t/must-have-beach-products/

[Emdee]

I dont use any of those products. I think in FP you would really need a very strong Sunscreen and the water shoes. Some people like the floating mats for Motu Mahana. I bought a small and convenient floatation belt after I saw another PG traveler Molokai Chuck's wife use one.

 

I like the blanket though and may buy it for use on the camino. Wouldnt worry about it on the PG. Motu Mahana has chairs and you can use your towels to sit in the sand on the BBMotu.

[markser]

I thought I read that PG provide some form of flotation device? My girlfriend prefers to have one when snorkeling.

If PG doesn't provide them, Emdee, where did you get yours?

Thanks for your continued input.

[Emdee]

Hi Markser,

They do have a floatation vests on the PG. My secret is that I dont snorkel and swim but I love the water. Sometimes I get a bit freaked if the waves are big so DH bought it for me to carry around to the caribbean especially. The Lagoons in FP are soooo calm they dont scare me, usually!

[Tikiintahiti]

Nothing there that I would buy. A good stromg sun screen is a must, like 50 plus SPF, 70 is even better, water proof better yet.

 

Get yourself www.buggspray.com

 

Get the vanilla with deet. Great stuff for the critters and you smell good too :)

[trav25]

I agree with sunscreen, water shoes are a must and bug spray. Gotta go for the DEET.

[Tikiintahiti]

I bought a high quality reef shoe and I'm so happy I did. I've had them for about 5 trips and I'm sure they will last me anotyher 10. Having a sturdy but comfy water shoe is nice. Why spend $10K or more for youre big trip and then have sore feet as you will be in the water a whole lot.

 

I've used 100% deet, didn't work any better then the vanilla with deet from www.buggspray.com

 

The difference is deet can smell bad ......... vanilla with deet does not.

 

After 18 trips and counting to FP I've tried most things and I have a pretty good idea what works the best or lets say what works the best with the least amount of negatives.

[loungelizard61]

As for type of water/reef shoe - is it better to be more enclosed or would a sandal type work? We will be snorkeling a lot and don't know if our toes should be covered.

[Tikiintahiti]

My BH & myself both have fully covered water shoes with a hard sole ........... love them

[avalong]

My BH & myself both have fully covered water shoes with a hard sole ........... love them

 

What is a "BH"? The only thing I could come up with is bounty hunter. :p

[K2DangerGirl]

What is a "BH"?

I don't mean to put words in Tiki's mouth but I think it means Better Half.

[Tikiintahiti]

Better half if your a guy talking about his gal

 

or

 

Big Hunk when my BH is talkingt about me

[avalong]

Ah. Thanks.

[poohhunny]

omg, i bought 2 bottles of SPF 40 and a bottle of SPF 30! should i exchange them for a stronger one? didnt realized i need stronger sunscreen for FP cuz SPF 30 was what i used when i went to Hawaii... :eek:

[Emdee]

I use 60 plus the UV protected clothing.

Had a bad burn in FP one year. Seldom burn anywhere else in the world.

[poohhunny]

thx! ok i am going to get some 50+ SPF sunblock.. i want to get a tan thats y i got the lower SPF ones.. didnt know the sun in FP is that strong so better safe than sorry..

[Trend]

It is not just that the sun is stronger it is that in the southern hemisphere there is a hole in the ozone so protection in other areas of the world is not the same here.

Even if you tan normally it does not apply always to these areas same as in Australia and New Zealand.

[poohhunny]

thx for the tip Trend! :)

 

yes completely forgot about the ozone layer issue that we are having... :(

[avalong]

For the same reason (hole in ozone) you should have sunglasses that wrap around the sides a little bit so the UV rays can't reach your eyes from the sides. Did a lot of research on this for our trip to New Zealand last year.

[poohhunny]

have a maui jim with me... was thinking about bring the ray ban aviator but i guess not..

hubby has oakley's..

[Trend]

Just noticed POO you are from TO we are in the GTA at the boarder of TO. So no mater how hot we feel with the humidity the sun does not come close to what it does down under.

[poohhunny]

yeah i live in the GTA area... ;)

i can imagine the heat though cuz i spent most of my childhood in Asia... just didnt realized the sun down there due to the ozone issue..

 

BTW there is a board for T.O ppl here?

[Emdee]

I didnt think we have our own TO board - however it just happens that the PG appeals to us TO folks!

 

I am your neighbour in Unionville!

[Trend]

We are considered Thornhill but we are at the edge of TO

Would love to know where in our area we could get that beach blanket item?

[Tikiintahiti]

Actually it is my lagoon toy. Pulls me along at 4mph with a range of 3.5 miles. Weighs only 10 pounds and I take it every time I go to FP.