I grew up on an island, and I know exactly what you mean about dying a little inside when you're away from water for too long. My partner does love the beach but prefers swimming in fresh water so you avoid that "stickiness" that can sometimes happen from swimming in salt water, so we've had the hugest arguments over summer as when we're going swimming he always wants to go to one of the fresh water holes and I just want to go to the beach XD
