Beach/resort holiday bag and other things I might’ve forgotten

[FuzzikinsPompombum]

I’m going on a beach holiday next week and starting to think about packing.

I’ve been focused on finding a good beach bag and now I’m wondering about a bag for evening, and other accessories. I’ve not been on a beach holiday for years and I feel I’ve forgotten what I like/want to have with me.

We’re staying in a resort with breakfast and dinner included (choice of 4 restaurants). It’s a small tropical island with no cultural/sightseeing things to do; it’s all about the beach and water sports and some gentle hiking.

I think I’m sorted for clothes but what kind of bag would be best for evenings? A normal leather handbag would be too heavy/formal but most of my smaller evening-type bags are very dressy.

And does anyone have other ideas for accessories or things I might not have remembered beyond shorts, tshirts, swimwear, lightweight dresses and sandals?

Ideas welcome, thank you!

It doesn't sound as though you'll be going out in the evenings so perhaps a small, soft clutch bag? I've a gold and a silver one (depending on jewellery) that does the trick. Monsoon/Accessorise have a good choice and a sale!

I take something like this, a raffia/straw clutch because it generally goes with most things in the evening so I don't need to take multiple bags.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Straw-Clutch-Handbag-Summer-Envelope/dp/B09TXL9ZGZ/ref=asc_df_B09TXL9ZGZ?mcid=4447e92a7fca30c59ef627ab58be596c&hvocijid=10742092099720219244-B09TXL9ZGZ-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10742092099720219244&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007381&hvtargid=pla-2281435177138&psc=1&gad_source=1

Rafia or small straw bag? One made of natural material anyway for evening.

I think your list is fine already. Just keep things simple and non stressy as you are on hols. A hat maybe. I like to wear some jewellery like earrings and a chain when sunbathing these days.

I recommended this on another similar thread yesterday. I also like the one recommended by Throwaway0912

https://betsyandfloss.com/products/the-palermo-round-basket-bag?variant=45539835146&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22704070523&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22704070283&gbraid=0AAAAADLoyEaWjFgq5K-fzOUy8BlG4h4I7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwss3DBhC3ARIsALdgYxNcWk8y4P-KccRgIUZyxcmwIs7ZiRkVzdDUBTiINKeJ1BA1_3C3ZYsaAvLrEALw_wcB

As PP suggested, a raffia / straw clutch or small bag. I’ve had one for years I used every holiday, it goes with everything and doesn’t look to “done up” or formal. Usually you don’t need much in your bag on this type of hol - phone, hotel room key, lipstick etc, it’s not like you’re far from your room.

(I have a big straw bag I use day and night now as I have a toddler & need mountains of stuff even just at dinner 😂)

Thanks so much, something small and soft does sound right and I love both those straw/woven ones. I’m kicking myself as I bought one in Spain several years ago and gave it to my niece last year as I never used it. Damn!

Now I’ve got an idea what to search for; thanks!

www.johnlewis.com/bloom-bay-bigbury-straw-clutch-bag-natural/p111804975?s_ppc=2dx_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20151164127&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1wZolaMe_IZveytgwqKE10yu

I have a recycled sari silk bag for holiday evenings, similar to this:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/979941422/small-zipped-blue-embroidered-crossbody?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=india+silk+purse&ref=sr_gallery-3-17&frs=1&content_source=7fcc9ee5-1d1a-4305-be6c-8281f0ce524c%253Adc7fcf83972d7597f992c24d20bdcc4755db6ccb&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=7fcc9ee5-1d1a-4305-be6c-8281f0ce524c%3Adc7fcf83972d7597f992c24d20bdcc4755db6ccb

Oh and also you say lightweight dresses but some cover ups would be good. If it's really hot you just want something very lightweight in light cotton or viscose even. I actually think H&M do well on this. Or places like Monsoon. No need to be expensive. And I have single strap sliders like the EVA Birkenstocks in white(or other colour) for the pool area as they are plastic so it doesn't matter if they get wet.

If it’s a buffet restaurant take something you can wear cross body so you don’t have to leave your valuables on the table when going for food.
packing list:
sunbed towel pegs
rash vest if there’s water sports (saves your shoulders getting burnt and more pleasant to wear a buoyancy aid over the top)
beach shoes
inflatable pillow for the sunlounger
flipflop / sliders
swimming goggles
mask & snorkel?
inflatable ring / pool toys if you’re going with kids
waterproof phone case

Great ideas, thanks all. I think cross-body is a good shout @MiddleAgedDread as I’m sure one of the restaurants is buffet. Hadn’t even considered a sun lounger pillow or towel pegs - are the pegs just in case of wind?

@FuzzikinsPompombum they save your towel blowing away when you're in the pool or stop them sliding down your back. They're a few quid on amazon.