So you have decided to give the ultimate gift of a surprise beach vacation. Now what? How do you memorably reveal a surprise beach vacation? At Beachy Keen, we have been brainstorming the best way to do this, and we have a few ideas for you to make this surprise the best one they have ever gotten.
Wrap a gift with sand in it.
An effortless but fun way to fill in your loved ones on your plans is to wrap up a gift box with sand in it. Choose the container carefully, as this could become messy quickly (especially if you give it to children!). Things like a sand bottle from your last Beachy Keen trip would be amazing. If this is the first time you have been, grabbing a small bag at the craft store should be cheap and easy. You can tell them once they open it or leave it as just a clue.
Create a scavenger hunt.
If you want to draw out the event, even more, try creating an entire scavenger hunt. Make multiple clues to find the ultimate hint of a booking page or airline tickets. Have them find clues about beach-related items or travel items like a suitcase or beach pail. You can make as many or as few clues as you like.
Gift them travel items.
To keep things even more mysterious, you can put together a gift of travel items. Place something like travel soaps and shampoos in a travel toiletries bag. Throw in a neck pillow or sleep mask with their favorite snack for the trip. If you want to be less mysterious, you could pack a new swimsuit for them to open or a beach towel. There are so many ways you could make this gift fun and personal.
Have unique shirts for the occasion made.
Another way to make the surprise even more remarkable is to have matching shirts made up to wear while traveling or when you are there. This is great for a girls' trip or a more extensive family vacation. Have them made in fun colors with a fun saying on them. It could be as simple as Smith Family Vacation 2023 or Girls Weekend. For more elaborate ideas, a quick google search will pull up tons of options for your group's specific reason to travel.
Tell them at the airport or upon arrival.
If you really want to go big, wait until you are at the airport (or if you are driving when you arrive at Beachy Keen House) to tell them where you are going! Pack a suitcase for them, and don’t let them peek. Once you are at the airport, they can find the gate and learn you are traveling to beautiful Oxnard Beach for a fun trip. Bonus points if you do an excellent job packing!
How are you surprising your family or friends this year? If you haven’t already made a plan, let Beachy Keen help you make this the most memorable trip you have had. We cannot wait to share our home with you to help you make memories to last a lifetime!