Confused....beach umbrellas for St. John

[HawkeyeChick]

I read somewhere that Caneel Bay has beach umbrellas available for their guests when they visit other islands. I can't remember where I saw that though and now I can't find it.

I'm a little older and a little smarter this time around. I plan to bring tons and tons of sunscreen but I'd still like to know I'll always have shafe.

If Caneel doesn't supply this, is there somewhere else where I can buy an umbrella that will collapse down to fit in a suitcase? I google and found one source but they wanted $70 which seems a bit high.

Thanks!

[suzi]

Every year, on our annual STJ trek, we purchase a beach umbrella at Starfish Market or the drug store or hardware store in the same complex. They cost about $12 . Then we leave them at the villa for the next guests to use. Well worth the bucks!!!!

[HawkeyeChick]

Suzi, great thanks! Are these umbrellas big enough for one or will we need one for each of us? That sounds like a much better option than buying the expensive on online and lugging it with us!

[suzi]

Chick- the umbrellas are big enough for 2 people to get under. You know the kind...kinda the "cheapie" beach umbrella model, but it does the trick. Not enough shade from the trees for everybody on the beaches.

[DonnaC]

We always buy a beach umbrella at Costco (at home) for $12, comes in a cloth case and check it with luggage at the airport..For that price we always leave it behind..

[suzi]

YOu can bring the umbrella with you, check on as luggage. Can you believe that my husband brings along his favorite fold -up beach chair? Comes in a bag, and he checks it in as luggage. Never enough beach chairs for everyone...