March weather is insanely hot, which means plans to hit the beach have to be made tout de suite. Let me paraphrase the old adage. If you went to the beach but no one Instagrammed it, did it really happen?

Whether or not it’s social pressure, it doesn’t hurt to be picture-perfect on vacation. The good news: It’s not difficult! Here’s a quick roundup of things you’ll need to be beach-ready, beach body diet not included.