Beach Lime

Every public holiday people head up to Maracas Bay in the hundreds to chill and relax on the beach. Now I must admit, you would not find a white sandy beach with turquoise waters as those in Grenada, Jamaica, Antigua, or Barbados however, most don't go to Maracas for a sea bath but for the lime. Beach limes are not only popular in Trinidad but throughout the Caribbean and its a great opportunity to hang with family and friends, play football, cricket or beach volleyball. 

Without drinks the beach lime will not be the same. Rule 101 to having a real 'bess' beach lime is a cooler of beers packed with ice. Be sure to pack plenty water as its easy to get dehydrated in the heat not forgetting non-alcoholic drinks such as shandy and soda. There are plenty food options in Maracas such as bake and shark, polourie, fry shrimp, fries, wings,alloo pies etc but for those who prefer to prepare their own food or heading to a less popular beach a pot of pelau with cole slaw will easily do the trick.

DIY

Here are six tips when planning a beach lime.

• When figuring out what to buy make a list before heading to the grocery which should include items such as paper plates, cups, utensils, napkins and snacks.
• Walk with garbage bags to dispose of all your trash.
• A wireless speaker and Private Ryan playlist should get the lime going.
• Beach chairs and large towels will come in handy or alternatively lounge chairs are available I believe at a cost of TT$20. 
• On public holidays the traffic to get into Maracas can be at a stand still, rally up your crew and head up early to avoid the traffic.
• Ladies to complete your beach bag be sure to throw in your sunglasses, sunscreen, headphones, phone power bank (portable charger), a book and a large beach hat and you're good to go.

Do you have tips you would like to share? Let us know in the comments section.