virgin tampon user😖

Okay so I'm going away this summer and most of my summer will be spent at the beach, swimming, kayaking etc. I realized that when I have my period I obviously won't be able to hide my pad flaps or anything.😐 I'm tempted to try tampons for the very first time in hopes that I could use them this summer when I need them. I'm 19 and I'm sexually active so I have some idea of what to expect. However I'm scared that it will "get lost" or stuck and I won't be able to get it out. 😐 obviously I realize many women use these and probably have no problems with them. I however just because very comfortable with pads and this is like a whole new level for me. Any advice?