The newly launched Powder Pouch is quickly becoming one of the must-have items for the beach this summer. This nifty gadget makes it easy to brush sand from your skin. The cute cotton pouch comes filled with talcum powder and a drawstring carrying case. Simply take it out and brush sand from your skin before applying sunscreen to ensure the most effective coverage. I must admit, I've…

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Grand Trunk creates a towel that's as green as it looks with this bamboo towel. I concede that this towel looks pretty boring. It's plain, and not even a particularly fetching shade of green. But what it lacks in looks it makes up for with smarts. This towel is crafted from a unique blend of cotton and organic bamboo viscose. The material feels silky soft against the skin, and is quick to…

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Texsport offers an alternative to a traditional beach umbrella with its Calypso Cabana. This three-sided cabana works like a small tent, offering shade and protection from UV rays and the wind. It's made from tough polyurethane coated taffeta, which is flame-retardant and strong enough to withstand forceful gusts and time out in the salty coastal air. The mesh windows offer gre…

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Swimmers can soon channel their inner James Bond on the beach thanks to Omega. The esteemed watch maker will release the Seamaster Diver, an anniversary surf watch to commemorate Bond's 50 years on the silver screen. The watch's launch will coincide with the release of Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond film in the franchise. Not so coincidentally, Daniel Craig will wear an Omega timepi…

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Rip Curl takes us from the office to the waves with this conservative Echo Watch. Most surf watches tend to be a lot bulkier and more colorful than this Rip Curl time piece. Its subtlety may cause many beachgoers to overlook it, but they'd miss out on a very versatile watch. The restrained design means it suits any occasion. Who really wants a watch for everyday and another one for the be…

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Rio offers an alternative to traditional beach umbrellas with this smart sun shade. Unlike many umbrellas and similar sun shelters, this tent doesn’t just provide shade. Its 75-denier polyester fabric offers SPF 50 sun protection, the equivalent of most sunscreens on the market. This tent isn't just about providing shelter from the sun and its harmful UV rays. It also has inte…

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Enjoy some space age technology on the sand with this Anti-Gravity Recliner Chair from Strathwood Basics. This beach chair was designed to offer the same feeling of weightlessness that astronauts enjoy in zero gravity. I'm not sure whether sitting in one is quite as comfortable as floating around a shuttle, but it might come close. The styling sees us sitting with our legs elevate…

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Paul Frank's iconic monkey oozes cool from every simian pore on this Fly Julius beach towel. The monkey's face floats on the sky blue signature patterned towel. He's decked out in sunglasses, which reflect that logo print, but those shades can't hide his identity. Fans could recognize this cheeky chimp anywhere! As if the signature print and Julian's familiar face weren't enough…

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The capsule collections from Trina Turk just keep on coming. Hot on the heels of her Trina Turks and Caicos Collection for the Grace Bay Club Resort comes news of her latest line, a collaborative range designed with American leisurewear leader Banana Republic. The 60-piece collection includes swimwear separates, beach towels and tote bags, and maxi-dresses and cut-off shorts f…

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Solve equations on the run with this quirky Calculator Surf Watch from Adidas. This unusual watch features a complete calculator right on the face of its digital dial. That makes the watch a bit bulkier than the average, but its fun red-pink color and polka dot finish gives it a bit of feminine flair. This calculator watch looks gimmicky, and to some degree it is. However it's also got…

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Comodynes does away with messy lotions and costly salon visits with this pack of self-tanning towelettes. The concept of tanning in a towelette is pretty exciting. The towels are easily portable, without the fear of leaks that comes with traditional self-tanning creams and sprays. Each towelette is self wrapped, and safe to use around sensitive areas like the eyes. They also com…

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Scientists at India's Central Coir Research Institute have created an umbrella from the natural fiber which can protect against harmful UV rays. US Sharma, the director of the Central Coir Research Institute, said his research team found that coir can block ultraviolet rays. He explained that traditional umbrellas, which are typically made from cotton or polyester, keep t…

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Kelsyus has created a beach seat for environmentally conscious sun lovers with this Bamboo Chair. Rather than a traditional metal frame, this eco-chair is made from reclaimed bamboo. Bamboo is always green as its crop replenishes so quickly and without pesticides, but by using a reclaimed fiber Kelsyus further minimizes its carbon footprint. The frame is also a smart choice on a…

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In this post-financial crisis economy, few of us ever get our mitts on one hundred dollar bills anymore. But with this fun novelty beach towel from Sherry, we can all cozy up to Benjamin Franklin. This playful beach towel actually mimics a real hundred dollar note. The playful print is created using colorfast dyes, so it should stay just as vibrant after many trips through the washin…

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We all know we shouldn't spend hours under the hot summer sun, but most of us still want that golden glow. Australian Gold maximizes your tanning time with its best selling tan accelerator. The formulation is gentle, which makes it appropriate for users with sensitive skin. Some customers have reported that it feels a bit greasy, but if you use it in moderation you shouldn't feel tha…

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TechnoMarine has given its popular Cruise collection a modern makeover with this fun Cruise Beach watch. This timepiece looks adorable with its bold hot pink and white color combo and its silicon gel strap. The colors might not be black tie appropriate, but they're perfect for casual outings during summer and spring. The soft strap should also be comfortable to wear, even if you'r…

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Are you sick of getting sand through your beach essentials, or leaving the beach with soggy items? Sand Anchor has come up with a solution with this handy umbrella hook. This clever adjustable hook attaches to the pole of any standard beach umbrella. Once the hook is affixed you can simply hang your beach bag, tote, camera, and other items over its stainless steel claws. I'm always sk…

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Vera Bradley stamps its signature feminine style on this soft, combed cotton beach towel. I can't imagine that this beach towel will win the label any new fans, as it doesn't step too far outside Vera Bradley's well established box. However it should be right up the alley of its devotees. This dainty floral print is called Blue Lagoon, but there are a few others to choose from. Each fol…

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Slathering yourself with sunscreen before you hit the beach could soon be a thing of the past according to a team of British scientists. The researchers from King's College in London are currently working on a pill to prevent sunburn. The scientists have found that coral produces natural sunscreen compounds to protect itself from the sun's ultraviolet rays. They're currently an…

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Have everything you need on hand when you lounge in this Nautica beach chair. The chair's navy blue body is patterned with a modern white Nautica print. This fabric is strung over an aluminum frame which is tough, but not as tough as Nautica claims. The company says it'll support up to 300 pounds of weight, but customers weighing 100 pounds less say their chairs have collapsed underne…

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We all love spending time on the beach, but sadly our hair doesn't. A summer exposed to the surf, salty coastal air, and the chlorinated pool of your beachside resort can do a number on your luscious locks. Phyto Plage claims it's developed a solution with its Protective Beach Spray. This spray is very simple to use it. You simply spray it on your hair, whether it's dry or wet, before and…

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I don't mean to alarm you, but a trip to the beach isn't always about sand, surf, and sunshine. There are a host of hazards looming on our coastline, from tidal rips to man-eating sharks. Dr. Beach dishes the dirt on all these dangers in his survival guide. His pen name is a bit kitschy but Dr. Beach or Stephen Leatherman to his mom, is actually one of America's leading beach experts. He kn…

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I'm not sure it'll rule the water the way its Roman god namesake did, but this Neptoon dive watch from Body Glove can certainly hold its own in the surf. This watch is much chunkier than most women's sports watches on the market. That makes it very easy to read and virtually indestructible, but it probably won't do double-duty as your everyday timepiece. Taken as strictly a surf watch t…

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Embrace your inner hippie chick with this retro tie dye beach towel from BeWild. This retro beach towel is printed with a wild spiral tie dye pattern in bold rainbow colors. It's not at all subtle, so it may turn off some conservative beach goers, but personally I love the vivid hues. However I initially worried they might lose their luster after a few summers. We needn't be concerned t…

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Rodeo Beach reinvents the beach towel with this Parasheet Silky Beach Blanket. This beach blanket is made from parachute material rather than traditional terry towel, a silky fabric which ensures sand doesn't stick. That makes it pretty useless for toweling off once you emerge from the waves, but it does provide a soft, heat-resistant place to sit on the sand. This beach blanket i…

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Show your team colors on the beach with this fun New England Patriots beach umbrella. This is just one of a series of NFL licensed beach umbrellas. Each one has bold team logos and colors on its panels. I'm not sure these colors will stay as true after a few summers, but while brand new football fanatics will love the look. Happily though, this beach umbrella has more than team pride on it…

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Joe Shade has created a beach umbrella which ticks all the important boxes. But sadly it doesn't do it with a lot of flair. If you put practicality first you really couldn't ask for more. Joe Shade have been working on this umbrella for years and tweaking each new model to fix the problems of the past. It's lightweight and its matching carry bag makes it even easier to take to the sand, and…

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Tommy Bahama takes us back to the 1970s with this retro Hibiscus towel. The warm orange, yellow, and brown color scheme works with the large blooms to create a real retro feel. The pattern is printed on a 100% cotton terry towel, a material which is thick and absorbent, yet quick to dry. It won't feel as luxuriously soft as velour or Egyptian cotton, but for a more affordable $40 we would…

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Rio cuts down on your beach essentials with this combined outdoor chair and umbrella. Rather than wrestling with a large umbrella, you can just clamp this smaller version onto the chair for just the right amount of shade. It won't suit families who require a large area of shade, but it''s ideal for single women who are conscious of the sun's aging effects. Those women are sure to love t…

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WearEver ups the luxury factor with this Hi-Back Deluxe Beach Chair. WearEver has added plenty of little extras to tempt us here. The shoulder straps allow you to carry it on your back like a knapsack, which should make your journey to the shore a bit easier. Its back is fully adjustable with a head rest to make your time on the beach ultra relaxing. There's also a cup holder for your soda…

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Picnic Time cuts down on your summer essentials with this clever Sunshine blanket tote. It's a towel and beach bag all in one! This is such a clever concept. Fluffy beach towels tend to take up all the space in beach bags, leaving little room for other essential items. We don't have to worry about that with this Sunshine though, as it simply wraps up around the things you need. This blank…

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Whether you're proud of your British heritage, or simply a fan of Brit culture, you'll make a real statement with this Union Jack beach towel. This towel mimics the British flag with its Union Jack design rendered in bright red, white, and blue. It's such an iconic design, and one which is rendered beautifully here. The British flag is printed on fiber reactive terry velour, a materi…

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Louis Vuitton has reunited with British artist Pippa Cunningham for its summery new Ailleurs collection. The line has almost everything you could need for summer, including beach bags, sandals, swimwear, silk scarves, sequin adorned T-shirts, cotton and silk sundresses, and towels. Ailleurs is French for "somewhere else," a fitting name considering the picturesque scenes…

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Most of us simply rinse our swimmers out after a dip and get ready to wear them the next day. But if you've splurged on bathers from a high end designer, you'll want to do a little more than that. That's where a cleaner from a company like Everything but Water comes in. As its name suggests, this cleaner does for your swimmers what mere water alone won't. Hand washing your suit with this spe…

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It takes a bit of effort to keep your skin in tip top condition during summer. You'll need a moisturizer to put back what the sun takes out, sunscreen to keep harmful UV rays at bay, and a tanner to safely give your skin a healthy summer glow. Victoria's Secret helps us simplify our lives with Beach Sexy, a cream which can do the jobs of all three! Beach Sexy contains apricot kernel oil, whi…

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You can always stay connected to your favorite tunes with the Speedo Aquabeat Waterproof MP3 Player. Its retro pink case is sure to suck many girls in, but this music player offers plenty more than its fun appearance. The Aquabeat has one gigabyte of memory, so it can hold around 250 MP3 songs, or 500 if they're in WMA format. You'll be able to listen to those tunes for roughly nine hours…

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Bottega Veneta is celebrating Palm Beach's 100th anniversary with a limited edition beach-ready capsule collection. The fashion house's creative director Tomas Maier spends much of his time in the South Florida city, and is clearly attached to the place he calls his "adopted home."

"Palm Beach is a unique community," Maier explained, "with a remarkable spirit of invention. I m

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DKNY brings classic style to the beach with this elegant water-resistant wrist watch. This watch is a great antidote to all of those colorful plastic watches flooding the market. While these wristwatches do the job, they don't have the class of this elegant stainless steel alternative. That metal just makes things look much more sophisticated, although it's still tough enough t…

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Zumba has inspired a generation of fitness freaks unlike any other exercise program in recent years. I can't imagine wanting to advertise my favorite work out style at the beach, but I'm sure Zumba disciples will love this bright beach towel. The distinctive Zumba logo adorns the bottom of this blue and yellow-green towel, while the simple Zumba character dances near the top. Thes…

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Asian Deco offers an affordable alternative to a beach towel with this set of woven straw mats. Of course, you won't be able to dry yourself once you emerge from the water with these babies. But you can sit and lie on them without worrying about sand getting in your swimsuit. I can't imagine that straw would be as comfortable against our skin as terry cloth, cotton, or other traditional…

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Louis Vuitton is following up the release of its original Tambour Diver watch with the Tambour Diving II. The original case size and movement remains, but the new model has a more practical, athletic look. Gone are the luxury touches like mother-of-pearl accents, replaced instead with more modest, nautical inspired features. The hands have a thinner, more streamlined appearan…

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Freestyle serves up modern style for less with its blue Betty Shark X Watch. I really like the look of this watch, from its sunburst accented blue face to its funky tapered polyurethane strap. That design is so appealing that it might make a girl throw caution to the wind, but it's worth pausing to consider what you want this watch to do. Freestyle claims this watch is water resistant to…

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Tommy Hilfiger goes back to basics with this classic striped beach towel. There's a real retro feel to this towel which is adorned with simple thick and thin stripes and small Tommy Hilfiger logos at each end. The style could have been unisex, but by choosing pink, coral, and lemon hues Tommy Hilfiger ensures it'll suit women best. It's not overly girly, but I can't imagine a man wanti…

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Regular beachgoers want watches that can survive a dip in the surf, but all too often the ones that fit the bill are big and bulky. Nautica bucks the trend, offering functionality and feminine style with this delicate Valencia watch. This is really good looking watch, with a dazzling deep blue face offset by silvery numbers and hands and a white leather band. Navy blue stitching in th…

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Dievas has released a devilish new limited edition watch, known as the Reaper. This military-style water-resistant watch wasn't inspired by Death himself, but the MQ-9 Reaper UAV drone from General Atomics. No matter where it gets its inspiration from, its black face with the fluorescent yellow hands and markers looks very cool. It's water-resistant to a depth of 50 meters, so i…

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There are few things more frustrating on the beach than a flying umbrella. It startles you from your sunbathing, forcing you to run down the sand in hot pursuit. But summer breezes need not disturb your sun shade with the Coolibar beach umbrella sand anchor. This nifty gadget holds your umbrella in place from any angle. You don't need a degree in engineering to set it up either. It simp…

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The Rip Curl Kirra Oceantide Watch is a no fuss, modern timepiece for active girls. The Kirra Oceantide watch isn't overly pretty, but there's a modern charm to its clean design. The thick black polyurethane band is made more appealing with tiny perforations and a turquoise underside. The white face really pops against the black band, but its looks only tell half the story. The face…

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The original Snuggie took the world by storm, inspiring Snuggie enthusiast clubs and pub crawls. Now its creators are hoping its summery beach towel equivalent can replicate that success. Just as the first Snuggie was a blanket with sleeves, this new version is a beach towel with sleeves. The idea is that the absorbent terry cloth material will help to dry your body while leaving yo…

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The prayers of eco-conscious beachgoers have been answered with Citizen's Eco-Drive diving watch. This timepiece gets its name because it's powered by the energy of the sun rather than batteries like conventional wristwatches. You needn't worry if you're splashing about in overcast weather, as this watch can hold its charge for months. This watch is water resistant to depths u…

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Tommy Bahama gives us a cheap and cheerful umbrella with a few more features than the average with this Groundbreaker sun shade. It gets its name from the patented hammer action, which allows you to drive the pole deep into the sand without needing to dig a hole or use sand screws. If there's a bit of wind in the air I'd suggest using the screws anyway for added security, but if you're hitt…

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