By Anthony Masiello
Too often, people write off sunglasses as a simple accessory or just something to make them “look cool”. While the visual appeal of sunglasses is one of their main selling points, don’t forget about the more practical aspects of sunglasses. Of course they are helpful for keeping your eyes protected from overbearing sunlight; however, did you know there are different types of sunglasses for different travel situations?
The next time you take a business trip or go on vacation, make sure you have the right sunglasses for the place you will be visiting. For instance, if you are staying in a sunny locale but don’t want to miss out on the beautiful sights, consider picking up a pair of polarized sunglasses. These innovative shades will keep your eyes shielded while at the same time cutting down on things like glare from water or sand. This means polarized sunglasses are perfect if you are spending a weekend at the beach or taking the family on a lakefront camping trip.
If you’re into surfing, kayaking, or other extreme water sports, you know how easy it is to lose a pair of sunglasses in the water. When you’re traveling to the beach and plan on heading into the water, it’s a smart idea to bring a pair of sunglasses designed to stay on your head. Instead of the usual plastic frames that fit loosely behind your ear, special sunglasses designed for extreme water sports are fitted with elastic bands, keeping them in place and secure. If for some reason they do find their way into the water, they also have a high buoyancy to keep them afloat. You will look great, keep your eyes safe from the sun, and not have to worry about losing your shades to a turbulent wave.
For those who already wear prescription eye glasses and hoping to travel light, the perfect solution is clip-on sunglasses. These are tinted lenses that do not come in their own frame. Instead, they clip on to your eye glasses’ frame, transforming them into a pair of sunglasses. This is useful if you don’t want to worry about keeping track of two pairs of glasses during your trip.
No matter where you are going or what your plans are, there are sunglasses for every type of traveler. Do some research before leaving for your trip to make sure you’re bringing the right sunglasses for the job!
For more about sunglasses visit Anthony Masiello’s website Mass Vision
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Some good points on the best type of sunglasses to buy, depending on what you are doing and where you are going? I usually buy something trendy, but I will give it more thought next time.
Yes, Lyn, trendy is fun, but when I travel, I like to make everything that goes into my one little carry-on bag absolutely bag-worthy. It must have practical use.