Beach umbrellas and chairs

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Beach umbrellas are large parasols that beachgoers take with them on day trips or extended vacations. Although they get their name because their primary place of use is at the beach, beach umbrellas can also be used in other outdoor settings. A beach umbrella can be taken on a picnic in a state park or can be used in a backyard for children as a makeshift fort.

Beach umbrellas have seen an increase in use because doctors have discovered that excess exposure to sunlight can be harmful to the skin. While sunscreen can protect the skin from ultraviolet rays, it also helps to sit in the shade of a beach umbrella.

It is hard to believe that only 30 years ago people rubbed baby oil on their skin and lay out in the sun to tan as quickly as possible. Now people understand how important it is to protect the skin from the sun's rays in order to prevent skin cancer. While all people can benefit from using beach umbrellas, it is particularly important for young children to sit in their shade. Youngsters' skin is very sensitive to adverse effects from the sun.

Beach umbrellas are also decorative. Resorts in the Keys along Florida's coast purchase thatched umbrellas made of plant stalks or foliage. These are intended to remind the vacationer of a Hawaiian or tropical escape. Such umbrellas can be found all along the beach and at bars and restaurants.

Consumers enjoy having beach umbrellas because they come in so many colors. It is unusual to find a beach umbrella that is monochromatic. Usually the umbrella repeats a pattern of at least three different colors. It may even have all of the primary colors or a combination of primary colors and secondary colors.

Beach umbrellas can also be expressive. Consumers can purchase beach umbrellas with insignias such as the American flag or a symbol from their alma mater.

When shopping for a beach umbrella a consumer should consider what size will best suit his needs. For example, a portable beach umbrella is perfect for a single person. It can be carried from the car to the ocean without significant effort. However, a small beach umbrella has its drawbacks. It is so small that it can only provide shade for one person. Also, it may not fit into an extremely compact car.

Owners of a small beach umbrella who spend the whole day at the beach should be sure to rotate the beach umbrellas and rotate their beach chairs as the sun moves across the horizon. This way the umbrella is constantly blocking out direct rays from the sun.

A larger beach umbrella resembles a cabana or tent. It provides protection from the sun for more than one person. It cannot be easily carried to and from a car. However, it may be in ideal solution for a family with a timeshare in such destinations as Cape Cod or the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Beachgoers who do not have room to pack a beach chair and umbrellas will be fine if they are headed to a major beach destination. Most popular beaches along America's coast recognize the importance of beach umbrellas and rent them out.

 

 

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