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3. Glare-Free E-Reader Island living provides you will lots of downtime – either by choice on a leisurely day at the beach, or unplanned, as you will spend a lot of time waiting everywhere you go as things tend to move much slower here. An e-reader keeps dozens of books at your fingertips to keep you entertained without the weight of lugging paperbacks. Amazon’s Kindle, not the Kindle Fire, is ideal for the islands – small, affordable and has a matte screen that allows you to read in bright sunlight. 4. Underwater Memory Maker When you see your first spotted eagle ray in all its majesty, trust us you’re going to want a camera. They make plenty of cost-effective point-andshoot options, but if you really want to do it right, grab yourself a GoPro, so you can capture it all in HD video, in addition to snapping stills. 5. Polarized Sunglasses Much like that magical moment in The Wizard of Oz when the world went from black & white to Technicolor, polarized lenses will completely alter your perspective for the better. Particularly essential when you’re by the sea, they cut the glare and allow you to see straight through the aquamarine water so you don’t miss a fish. Top designers are now jumping in on the polarized action so you don’t have to sacrifice style. Chrissann adores this pair by Tory Burch.