A beach umbrella is a great way to create a little area of shade for you and your clan to huddle under in between swimming and surfing. We all know the dangers of melanoma so there is no better reason to look at ways you can protect yourself when out in the sun outside of sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. This article is going to cover something a lot of you can probably relate … [Read more...]

Summer is always an exciting time. I can barely wait to get the warm sand between my toes and the salty ocean water on my skin. It makes me forget about work and I can just zone out for a while. I never go to the beach without multiple forms of sun protection. Now the minimum amount of sun protection for most people may be just sunscreen, but for me it’s a hat, sunscreen, … [Read more...]

Whether you are playing sport or cheering on from the sideline it can get pretty hot when you’re out in the sun for a prolonged period of time. An umbrella is a great way to give yourself some person shade and protect yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Whilst an umbrella does not take the place of other forms of sun protection like sunscreen, sunglasses and hats. There … [Read more...]

There is nothing like a nice cool breeze to bring the temperature down on a warm day. But there is one thing I just can’t stand, extreme windy conditions, especially hot conditions! Like nearly being blown away wasn’t enough the wind has got to be hot too? So today I am going to tell you all about the best umbrella for wind. I know you are probably thinking - this is a sun … [Read more...]

Travelling! A lifestyle for some, an annual luxury for others. Packing for traveling can be somewhat of a nightmare if you’re like me. I always begin with the best intention to not go overboard yet somehow I always do, and let’s face it those airport luggage allowances can be scary! Now you might be thinking why would I be packing an umbrella, who goes on holidays to … [Read more...]

Umbrellas, brollys, bumbershoots. Whatever you call them we all know how important they are in the rain. But did you ever consider how important they are from protecting you from the sun's ultraviolet rays? Possibly not. When you think about it umbrellas provide your own instant shade. Super popular at beaches, sporting matches and even at weddings, some cultures have been … [Read more...]

Ahhh Parasols. Whenever I think of these I immediately envision myself in a beautiful dress jumping into a chalk drawing on the sidewalk. Yes, you guessed it, I go straight to Mary Poppins. Parasols have always been very popular among some cultures but are now appearing all around the globe. I’ve been to lots of weddings where the bride and bridal party have use these and they … [Read more...]