If you’ve been looking forward to lazing by the pool, sipping cocktails, and getting lost in a good book, your next adventure could be just around the corner. If you’re partial to the relaxation that can only come from a luxury vacation, you want to make sure you look your best, even if you’re not doing anything but lounging beside the gently disturbed water. If you feel like you haven’t got long before it’s time to treat yourself to a week (or more) of fun and doing everything but stress, here are six tips to look and feel your best.
Choose The Right Outfit
Feeling your best often comes down to what you’re wearing. Whether you’re chilling in or by the pool, you need to match the summer vibes to make sure everyone knows what you’re all about.
You can achieve these summer vibes with your swimsuit or in-between clothes, where you’re not quite ready to dive in, but still want to relax and soak up the sun. Depending on your other plans, you can put together something more versatile, but if you’re only concerned with basking in the sun with the option to take a dip whenever you feel a little warm, a swimsuit is ideal.
Remove Imperfections Before You Leave
You should want to get down by the pool as soon as you arrive. You don’t want to waste time plucking and trimming, because that eats into your much-needed relaxation. Getting imperfections, such as long toenails and messy eyebrows, fixed before you leave means you can stride onto the pool deck with all the confidence you need.
You can fix these imperfections yourself, but looking for professional laser hair removal and spa treatment could be a better choice. These services will turn imperfections into straight-up perfection, which makes you feel good no matter where you lounge.
Top Up Your Tan
Although many people will wait until they arrive at their destination to get a tan, the real ones know that a base tan is a must to help you look bronzed and glowing. However, there are different ways to approach your tan. If you want to tan quickly but safely, it’s worth knowing what to avoid and what to rely on.
You don’t want your vacation ruined by being too keen to tan that you end up pink as a flamingo and peeling. Knowing your limits for being in the sun (and wearing sunscreen at all times) will keep you looking your best and still give you the healthy tanned glow you need.
Get Toned
Many people hope to achieve the perfect bikini body before their jet off somewhere warm and exotic, but trying to achieve this in a few weeks or months is not so easy. You don’t need to spend all your time at the gym and cut out everything delicious from your diet, but it’s still worth trying to tone up.
Quick body weight exercises like pushups and sit-ups can build a good foundation to help you look more toned. If nothing else, it helps you establish good fitness habits that you can continue once you return.
Stay Hydrated
If you’re someone who loves to enjoy a cocktail (or several) while relaxing by the pool, you should also make sure that you intersperse these treats with plenty of water throughout the day. This isn’t just to mitigate the power of the hangover, but also to prevent dehydration, which can lead to sunstroke and other issues.
Furthermore, keeping yourself hydrated will prevent early signs of aging that could affect your vacation look in the future. Too much alcohol and not enough sleep lead to wrinkles and baggy eyes, so hydration is a must wherever you go.
Smile
Finally, the best way to look and feel good while you’re on vacation is to smile. You’re supposed to be having fun, and no one wants to hang out with some sour Skittle who looks as approachable as a starving lion.
A smile goes a long way wherever you are. It makes you look friendly; it attracts people to you and makes you seem like someone worth getting to know. What’s more, the sun and relaxed vibes should make anyone smile, so don’t be a grump and show off those teeth.
Chilled
You shouldn’t feel obligated to do anything on your vacation if you don’t want to. After all, you work hard for most of the year, so now’s your chance to do something different. If you want to look and feel your best, these tips will make that possible, and you can make this the most successful and relaxing vacation of your life.
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