27° of undisturbed heat, a less than generous helping of Factor 30 and a beach towel big enough for two.
Point in question - I tried.
When tanning demotes itself to the very bottom of your beach break 'to do list', you'd better hope bare-footing it down the seafront after your fair share of champers suffices. And don't forget that bag of one too many hot doughnuts.
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside...