Tis the season for daydreaming about sunshine afternoons spent on the beach, mornings by the pool or even days floating in the ocean waves - those moments that we wait all year round for and the reason we love to shop for new swimwear. 

I always feel that an important sunshine break deserves some great new swimwear and beachwear, whether that vacation is spent in Newquay with friends or in St. Lucia with your partner. New swimwear can be the key to not only looking great on that summer holiday but feeling great too. 

There are a few brands that you'll likely have seen often here on the blog and that's because they can be relied upon for quality pieces, unique details and supportive fits.

So if you're currently browsing for a summer vacation this year and you've been thinking about creating a holiday wishlist, make sure you check out these 5 need to know brands for all of the above and more!