I can already hear some of you grumbling "I don't like sand, it gets between your toes"... Yes, I agree, this is no alternative fact: sand does get between your toes, BUT, at the beach we go to, there are several hot showers near the way out so, as you can rinse yourself right after the swim, you don't (later) get to feel the salt crystalizing on your body and you get to wash the sand off your feet before putting your flip-flops or sandals back on! (just to let some of you sissies know).