Ways not to get bored whilst sunbathing

Let's face it, sunbathing isn't one of the most exciting activities to do whilst on holiday.

Some people seem to have more stamina than others and are able to lie for hours in the sun - but if you're anything like us here at Lazyshark after 20 minutes on a sun lounger you've applied the suntan lotion, adjusted your position so that you're comfortable - and you're already bored!

So here is a tongue in cheek list of ideas to stop boredom whilst sunbathing:

1. Sleep - A risky strategy, as it may lead to sunburn/dehydration. However it does make the time pass quickly.

2. "People watch" - i.e. check out the hotties around the pool!

3. Draw hilarious comedy shapes on your partners back - using suntan lotion when they're not paying attention.

4. Try to guess the nationalities of your fellow tourists (Speedos = German; Fake tits = Russian...!)

5. Play the "Guess who's going to be sunburnt later" game - most often me, as I'm usually the whitest man around the pool - probably because I hate sunbathing!

6. Negotiate a compromise with the girlfriend - e.g. 1 day sunbathing for her = 1 day white water rafting for you. At least it gives you something to look forward to at the end of the torture!

I'm always on the look-out for more suggestions...