One of the things travelers look forward to most about summer is long, languid days at the beach, which makes annoying beachgoers all that more ... annoying. With this in mind the members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist.com have compiled this list of the most annoying types of beachgoers.

1. THE SMOKER

While there's not much to like about this type, the main gripe of nonsmokers is that those who puff seem to think that if they're outside the smoke won't bother anyone and that they often treat the sand as a giant ashtray.

2. THE LITTERBUG

Don't get us started. This person is apparently unbothered by overflowing trashcans, food wrappers stuck in the sand, and garbage-filled water. We shudder to think what their homes must look like.

3. THE COUPLE WHO CAN'T KEEP THEIR HANDS OFF EACH OTHER

Although we certainly understand that the beach can be a very romantic place, these people just take it way too far. Our advice to them is to save the canoodling for home and use the beach for relaxation only.

4. THE PERSON WEARING THE TOO-TIGHT/TOO-SMALL BATHING SUIT

Something about the end of sweater weather seems to bring out the exhibitionist in people. There's nothing wrong with this but just remember the beach is still a public place. If people are having a difficult time looking you in the eye while you're wearing your suit, you probably need to reconsider.

5. THE HOARDER

For some reason, this person can't go to the beach without bringing practically every belonging they own. From chairs to tents to coolers to cabanas they have no problem virtually setting up house for the day.

6. THE GIANT GROUP

Treating the beach as if they've rented it out for a party, this group takes the place over. Never mind that you wanted to sit quietly and do some summer reading; they have an extremely important volleyball game to play and you'll just have to deal with it.

7. THE VENDOR

Regardless of whether they sell food, hats, or inflatable animals, on the wrong day these people can really destroy not only the experience but also the landscape. Going to the beach is about connecting with nature, not merchandise and we wish they would at least learn to take no for an answer.

8. THE DRUNK

Whether they've gotten drunk first and then stumbled their way to the beach or used the excuse of being at the beach to get really wasted, this beachgoer is a giant nuisance.

9. THE DJ

Can't this person just find a nice club and spin there? Why must he or she bring everything short of a jukebox and play their tunes so loudly we can barely hear the waves? Whatever the reason, we have two words for this type of beachgoer: ear buds.

10. THE GROOMER

Does this person not have a bathroom in which to take care of these things or do they simply not understand that just because they're around water doesn't mean it's time for personal hygiene? We won't get into the details of what they do but we will say we'd be so happy if they'd just take care of this stuff before they left home.

 

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