Swimwear belongs in every suitcase, whether you are heading for the beach, a lakeside cabin or a ski hotel with a pool and spa. Here you will find bikinis, swimsuits and swim shorts that are comfortable to wear and stand up to salt water and chlorine.
A bikini lets you pick the top and bottoms in different sizes, while a swimsuit stays put when you swim, dive or play in the waves. Plenty of people pack both: one for lounging and one for the active days.
Swim shorts with a slightly longer leg are ideal on the beach and double as everyday shorts on the way to the café. Short, close-fitting trunks are better for swimming lengths, as they do not fill with water.
Rinse your swimwear in cold, clean water after every dip so chlorine, salt and sun cream do not wear out the fabric and elastic. Leave it to dry in the shade and keep it out of the tumble dryer, and the colours and fit will last longer.
