Everyone has their special list of essentials when they pack for an all-day beach trip. Sunscreen, iPods, magazines, detangler sprays - the list can go on and on, as long as it all fits inside your oversized beach bag. As you begin planning your stay in one of the beautiful Caribbean villas or luxury rentals in Jamaica, St. Lucia or Aruba, be sure to pack your luggage with all of your must-have beach necessities. Here are some tips on what to remember when you gear up for a day in the sun:

Perfect Beach Waves
Not everyone can step out of the ocean with that tousled, perfect beach hair look. Whether you're a guy or girl on a beach trip, you could use some assistance from the big leagues, like John Frieda beach waves spray or Sunsilk curl spray. Blogger of The Glossarie, Lara Ramos, recommends Kinky Curly Spiral Spritz as her go-to hair product while soaking up the sun.

"My biggest beachside beauty woes are curls that take on a life of their own and sunburned lips," Ramos told Conde Nast Traveler. "I keep a bottle of Kinky Curly's Spiral Spritz on hand to tame frizz and give some soft shape to my unruly waves."

Protective Head Wear
Whether you're sporting a fedora, bandana or floppy hat, what you wear on your head can make a serious statement about the rest of your appearance. Aside from making you look extra stylish, however, your hat can protect you from sun damage and prevent that dreaded skin peeling situation on your scalp. The trick is to visit some boutique shops right around the time you rent luxury villas for your trip, so when your departure date arrives, you'll have the perfect hat to complement every beach outfit you pack.

Cases for Tech Gadgets
You don't have to be an extreme adventurer to know the dangers of having your smartphone, iPods, iPads or other electronic devices too close to water, sand or other harmful environments. Sure, you might like living on the edge, but trust us - invest in a waterproof case. Protective coverings like the Lifeproof case for iPhones can help guarantee that no matter what you do with your phone - submerge it in water, throw it against the wall, take it on a muddy safari ride - it will stay protected, fully functioning and in one piece. After a long day on the beach and a few hours snapping photos of your friends or family members playing by the shore, you'll be beyond satisfied with the durability of your trusty phone case.

A Beach Bag - Duh
After picking up all these essential items, you're going to need somewhere to put them, and a plastic grocery bag just will not do. What you need is a sturdy and stylish tote bag. You can find them in materials like canvas, nylon and twill, which are most ideal for heavy use in the sand.

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