A seven-kilometre stretch of palm-lined beach with pristine white sand gently lapped by azure waters, Chaweng Beach attracts loads of visitors to revel in the sun, sea, and sand. What better way to soak up all the alluring experiences at this enchanting beach than having an exciting picnic with your friends or family? Discover a handful of tips on how to make this great experience a truly remarkable one for everyone by attending to a few details beforehand.

There are a few important elements in planning a good beach picnic. These are having a group of like-minded people such as a set of buddies who love the beachscapes just as much as you do, or your family as you have gone on scores of picnics with them and have such good memories of those. And having another while staying at Chaweng Beach Koh Samui hotels is something to look forward to.

Apart from the companions for the picnic, having a variety of food and enough drinks to keep all of you refreshed and hydrated is key. To keep food and drinks fresh and cool as required carrying a large cooler box or even 02 depending on the group is best as you will be spending several hours outdoors , a compact foldable picnic table if it is available so that the food is at a certain height and the surface is even. A beach umbrella is a necessity as some hours will be spent at the beach.

Packing everything in a manner that litter is minimal, and everyone can easily enjoy the food and drinks demonstrates that you have planned with thought and consideration.

Use plastic containers for packing food as much as possible instead of Ziploc or other plastic bags for two reasons, the food can get squashed and may not look appealing and these bags add to the litter. Glassware may be an option however not as practical as it can break which is dangerous for others on a beach, but a set of plastic containers with good lids is ideal.

If nibbles are taken along with dips use plastic containers that have separators thus the nibbles don’t get mixed up but lie separately, and the dip does not get mixed up with the nibbles.

Select food items that can stay fresh longer and are easy to consume such as sandwiches keeping in mind to omit condiments like mayonnaise in the filling. Have at least three types of sandwiches using meat, seafood, and vegetables. Packed in separate boxes, they can be easily passed around.

Freshly cut fruits and vegetables like apples, strawberries, carrots, gherkins, and celery along with cheese and crackers can be good starters packed in plastic containers with separators. Dessert can be brownies or an assortment of cookies rather than fruits as they keep fresh for longer as often enjoyed by visitors from Avani Chaweng Samui when having a day out at the beach.

It is good to chill the drinks (bottles and cans as needed) enjoyed by the group beforehand in readiness for packing along with the food.

Packing food items such as sandwiches, fruits, and veggies with cheese and crackers in the cooler with ice packs is best to retain their freshness.

Beverages must go in the cooler too if all enjoy it cool. Packing the beverages (ideally chilled) along with the food items helps maintain a good cold temperature in the cooler ensuring everyone’s enjoyment of the food and drink.

Desserts like brownies and cookies can go in separate plastic containers. Not necessarily in the cooler.