When people think of a summer holiday, it’s very rare when it doesn’t involve a pool or a beach, but if your holiday does, travelagentsandholidays are issuing you with a checklist.

We’ll start with the sea. Firstly you’re going to need money, sounds weird, but your very unlikely to come across a beach where sun loungers are free, especially across Europe, or if you want to cut cost, just place a towel out on the sand, but it son gets everywhere and it can become a bit of a nuisance.

A Snorkelling kit can be extremely useful, if you want to explore and make the most of the clear waters. Flip-flops, towels, sunglasses, and a camera are all a must, while we also recommend a rubber ring or a lilo, so you can gently float over the bouncing waves. Assuming you’re not holidaying alone, purchase a bat and ball, it can be an extremely addicting holiday activity, and it can also get quite competitive.

Obviously you’re not going to be spending all your time in the water, so a magazine or a book is a must. We recommend this over an electrical device such as an iPad, a phone or an e-book reader, purely because it can get damages.

The pool can be similar to a beach in terms of what to take, but we recommend a volleyball or a beach ball, mainly because at the sea it can begin to float far away, while the pool is more secure, just make sure it stay in the pool, and not on a holiday goers lap.