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It is always fun to pack clothes for a vacation, getting out the luggage, choosing what we'll wear, and imagining how we'll look in a different city or country. While it can often be difficult to pack clothing for a vacation to a cold climate, due to all the thick, warm clothing we must bring along, it can be a delight to pack clothing for a beach resort vacation. Warm weather clothing is lighter, thinner, and takes up much less space in our suitcases. If you and your family are planning a beach resort vacation this summer or if you are planning to get away to a tropical location once the winter winds arrive, following are some tips on how to pack, what to pack, and how much to pack.

The first and most obvious piece of apparel to bring on a beach resort vacation is a swimsuit; but you will want more than one swimsuit for each person. Imagine spending several hours at the beach; when you get back to your hotel room, you will likely rinse the sand and salt out of your swimsuit and hang it up to dry. But if later that evening you would like to take a dip in the hotel Jacuzzi, you'll only have a cold, wet swimsuit to try and put on your body. That's no fun at all, so take the plunge, so to speak, and brink at least two swimsuits.

When walking to and from the beach or the pool, you won't want to parade through your beautiful beach resort wearing nothing but a bikini, so be sure to bring a robe, a dress, or some type of clothing you plan to wear over your swimsuit. Also, don't forget to bring flip-flops or some other type of sandals to wear to and from the beach and pool.

On days when you aren't lounging on the beach or playing in the waves, you may decide to walk around the local town or take a hike in the nearby hills. Plan to bring comfortable clothing that will be appropriate for these types of outings. Hiking boots or shoes, sneakers, or sports sandals are good shoes for shopping or hiking. Bring layered clothing as well: tank tops or t-shirts, light weight long-sleeved shirts, comfortable shorts, and a hat. Also consider bringing a small back pack for carrying a camera, money, sunscreen and other personal items; a back pack can also be used to carry souvenirs picked up in town.

Evenings in beach resort towns are often the time when everything really comes alive. You'll want to do your homework ahead of time and find out if the typical restaurants, bars and nightclubs are casual or dressy. Even if the attire is generally casual, you might want to bring along some special clothing that is a step above your touristy shopping and hiking clothes. Collared shirts and khakis for the men and a sleek sundress for the women will make you feel elegant as the clothes compliment your new tan. Don't forget to bring shoes for these outfits as well.