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The Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tan fans rush to buy inflatable sun lounger that's just £10 & share savvy trick to blow it up in seconds
THE WEEKEND has practically arrived and what better way to enjoy the summer than by chilling in the garden. While the weather forecast doesn't look too promising, it's always good to be prepared - just in case the sun does decide to make an appearance. 2 And now one major supermarket has sent beauty buffs into a frenzy with the ultimate bargain that's ideal for relaxing outside - a sun lounger. According to cash-savvy shoppers, the popular retailer B&M is now offering its viral sun lounger for a wallet-friendly price. The fabulous inflatable sun lounger was originally going for £18 - but now thrifty fans of B&M can get their hands on the summer must-have for just a tenner. Whether you're soaking up the sun in the garden - with sunscreen, of course - or having some swimming pool fun, this sun lounger is the perfect way to relax after a long and hectic week. Bargain hunters can choose the sun lounger in two colours - vibrant pink or an adorable lilac, both of which are absolutely stunning. The epic find, which also has some light glitter to it, is wide enough to store all your essentials, such as a water bottle and a book, on the side. With summer school holidays now in full force, this bargain find will also come in handy for millions of parents and their kids who are planning camping trips or heading to the beach. The cut-price offer was recently spotted at B&M by one shopper, TikToker Ellie who informed other sun-loving Brits about the deal. ''This is your sign to go to B&M and buy an inflatable sun lounger,'' she said in the video. ''Bonus that it was actually £10 not £18.'' Can a £3 Gradual Tan Really Deliver a Sun-Kissed Glow without Streaks or Stained Sheets? With other retailers selling similar version for as much as £22, B&M's inflatable sun lounger is certainly one of the cheapest on the high street right now. Even China-based marketplaces Temu and Shein are charging their customers, on average, around £11 to £12 for similar summer buys. Meanwhile, the prices on Amazon vary, with some sun loungers going for £20 - or more. To avoid any unnecessary disappointment, you may wish to plan a trip to the local B&M soon, as this product is sure to become a major hit. Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad The experts at the NHS have warned that sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. They state that despite the common misconception, sunburn ''does not just happen on holiday''. This means that you can burn in the UK, even on days when it's cloudy. ''There's no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects.'' You can find more tips on their website here. Don't have all the fancy tools required to pump it up? The savvy shopper, who posts under the username @ xelliefaith, also shared a genius hack that will tackle the problem instantly. In the clip, the savvy beauty buff revealed that you can blow a hair dryer directly into the sun lounger - and it'll be ready for summer fun in no time. 'It's a need' Posted just two days ago, the video has already taken the internet by storm, winning Ellie more than a whopping 288k views. As 23,000 people gave it a like, dozens flooded to comments to tag their pals and many thanked for the easy hack. One person said: ''That hair dryer trick is the smartest thing I've ever seen omg.'' ''don't [know] what I'm more impress by the hairdryer trick or the loungers,''a third chuckled, whilst another dubbed the bargain find ''a need''.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I found the ultimate 10/10 garden sun lounger – it has a key feature for relaxation
THE summer is a lovely time to enjoy your garden - and whilst a table and chairs will do, a sun lounger can really help you relax. They used to be a luxury item but many retailers are now selling comfy sunbeds at very affordable prices. 6 Some also fold up small, which is great if you are short on space. We have tested some of the best budget options on offer for 2025. So whether you are after cheap, cheerful, bright or bold, Lynsey Hope has the right one for you: Habitat Bright Stripe Folding Metal Sun Lounger 6 For those a little short on space, this remarkably cheap and cheerful model from Habitat has a fold-up design that makes it easy to store in between sunny spells. You can choose from three reclining positions so whether you prefer sitting up, a flat out stretch or somewhere in between, this should have an option for you. At just 3.85kg, it's also easy to manoevue around the garden so you can soak up the best rays. The metal frame did get a little hot to touch in extreme heat but the polyester seat was comfy and seemed reasonably robust. For an even brighter summer scene, try the pink and red colourway. Comfort: 3/5 Value: 5/5 Overall score: 8/10 Dunelm Helsinki Lounger £35, 6 A super comfy lounger with an adjustable backrest, allowing for multiple reclining positions. The steel frame and textilene fabric are not only comfy to relax on but they seem durable. The lounger is available in a lovely choice of vibrant colours including coral and aqua. The plastic arms didn't get as hot as the metal Habitat ones but I do worry the brighter plastic colours would fade in the sun. Comfort: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Overall score: 9/10 6 Handy that it comes with a sunshade, especially on super hot days. It can recline fully if you want to be flat with your feet up or there are various reclining positions. Simply lock the chair in place with the twin locks on each arm. The padded headrest provides extra comfort and there's a removable pillow if you need additional support. I loved the useful clip-on table for food and drinks. It's made from strong PE rattan, seemed durable, and the grey colour hid dirt well and the colour didn't seem to fade in the sun. For the price, great quality. Comfort: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Overall score: 7/10 OHS Zero Gravity Lounging Garden Chairs £44.99 for 2, 6 These were my favourite - super comfy and they provided ultimate relaxation in the garden. There was an effortless reclining mechanism allowing you to fully customise your lounging position. The design is sleek and modern and they were easy to wipe clean. Light and easy to manoeuvre around the garden and available in a pretty selection of colourways, too. Guests often refused to get out of them in my garden in case someone jumped in their place when they left the chair. Comfort: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Overall score: 10/10 B&Q Curacoa Blue and Red Metal Sun Lounger £30, 6 Loved the retro look of this lounger from B&Q. It's lightweight, foldable and easily portable. I did find it a little trickly to fold up and worried about getting my fingers trapped but once I got the knack of it, it was ok. It offers three adjustable positions and was comfy, perhaps a little low to the ground which might cause an issue for some loungers. Made of steel and textilene, for £30 it seemed reasonably sturdy.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Brits furious after hotel leaves 'warning' on their sunbed due to 'unfair rules'
A holidaying British couple have been left furious at their hotel's alleged unfair sunlounger 'policing'. Jo and Martin travelled to the resort town of Salou, near Barcelona, Spain, hoping to spend a week relaxing in the sun. But, while staying at the four-star, £140-per-night H10 Salauris Palace, the couple ran into a spot of bother. After leaving their sunbeds for 30 minutes, they came back to find a stern warning card left on their towels. The holidaymakers were outraged as they claimed other hotel guests had left their spots unattended for several hours with no consequence. Expressing her frustration in a video clip posted on social media, Jo wrote: 'When you leave your sunbed for 30 minutes, yet others leave theirs for two plus hours and nothing gets done to them.' She added: 'Two-tier sunbed policing at the H10 Salauris Palace, Salou.' The clip went viral on TikTok with 235,000 views and dozens of comments. The holidaymakers were outraged as they claimed other hotel guests had left their spots unattended for several hours with no consequence One local said, 'Thirty minutes? Hardly time to go for lunch before you need to come back.' 'At least somewhere with rules with sunbeds though, but probably should be after one hour,' added another. Jess joked: 'I would place it on someone else's.' Jo, who jetted from Belfast International Airport, near where they live, also shared a video of the hotel's sunbeds appearing to be fully reserved early in the morning. She advised others: 'Unless you get down to the pool at 6 am, you won't get a good location for your lounger.' One follower said: 'We are in a five-star in Lanzarote and despite rules saying no allocating sun loungers, most have towels on by 8 am.' Pete suggested: 'Just move them.' Regina added: 'Go somewhere a bit nicer than Salou, then problem solved.' Jo, known as 'Grump' online, also complained about holidaymakers using large pegs to pin down their towel on a windy day. She fumed: 'What is it with these giant pegs on sunbeds that annoyed me so much? 'We survived without these for years before!' However, many of her followers disagreed. One follower said: 'Nahhh, they're amazing. Best fiver I ever spent. Mine are watermelons.' Camille added: 'They are actually quite handy, loved mine, didn't have to keep fixing the towel!' Andie remarked, 'I have watermelon and flamingo ones, which makes your sunbed look quite pretty.' The H10 Salauris Palace has been approached for comment. This isn't the only sunbed-related incident to spark controversy in Spain recently. In May British holidaymakers were seen queuing for over an hour in a bid to secure the best poolside spots at a Canary Islands resort. Sunseekers armed with towels, suncream, and flipflops were captured in bizarre footage lining up for the pool at the Barceló Lanzarote Active Resort, Las Palmas, Spain. It appears the sunbed wars are now in full swing with hotel guests setting alarms extra early just to form queues to the pool area until staff give them the all clear. The queue of people has become a regular morning routine for holidaymakers at the Spanish hotel according to guests. Isabelle Hanssen, whose balcony overlooks the pool watched on at the pool goers eagerly waited in line. According to the halfpipe skier, the queue is usually made up of Brits with a few Germans also standing in line. Isabelle, from the Netherlands, also revealed that the queues start from as early as 8am despite the pool not opening until 9:30am. With multiple entrances to the pool, lines of ten people plus could be seen forming all around the area. Isabelle Hanssen said: 'Lining up 30 minutes before the pool opens all for that one sunbed, priorities I guess.' Members of the public were left shocked by the footage. One viewer said: 'Pathetic and ridiculous, beyond embarrassing.' Another added: 'It's not always like this. I was there last week and this never happened once.' A third said: 'This is my worst nightmare.' 'I always wonder why hotels can't just allocate sunbeds per room. It would solve this whole problem,' added another.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
Brit couple left fuming after sunlounger warning on holiday – despite 6am hoggers being ignored
A BRITISH couple have been left furious at their hotel's 'unfair' sunlounger rules - after being told off for being away for half an hour. Jo and Martin were left shocked after they left their sunlounger for 30 minutes at their hotel and returned to find a warning card left on their towels. 3 3 Whilst staying at the four-star, £140-a-night H10 Salauris Palace in the resort town of Salou near Barcelona, in Spain, the couple noted how other guests had not received a warning despite leaving their sunbeds for several hours. Jo said: "When you leave your sunbed for 30 minutes, yet others leave theirs for two plus hours and nothing gets done to them. "Two-tier sunbed policing at the H10 Salauris Palace, Salou." A clip of the event, shared by the couple on TikTok, quickly went viral, wracking up over 235,000 views according to What's The Jam. One user commented on the video: "Thirty minutes? Hardly time to go for lunch before you need to come back." Another added: "At least somewhere with rules with sunbeds though, but probably should be after one hour." "I would place it on someone else's," another user then joked. The couple, who had travelled from Belfast, also shared a video of the hotel's sunbeds appearing to be fully 'reserved' in the morning. Jo added: "Unless you get down to the pool at 6am, you won't get a good location for your lounger." Someone then commented on the video: "We are in a five-star in Lanzarote and despite rules saying no allocating sun loungers, most have towels on by 8am." Known as 'Grump' online, Jo also complained about tourists using large pegs to keep their towels in place, especially on windy days. She said: "What is it with these giant pegs on sunbeds that annoyed me so much? "We survived without these for years before!" However, many users disagreed with her in the comments noting how they are useful and even make a "sunbed look quite pretty". One user even confessed they were the "best fiver I ever spent". The H10 Salauris Palace has been approached for comment. Majorca removes sunbeds and parasols from its top beaches MORE than 1,700 sun loungers were recently removed from top beaches around Palma, as part of an anti-tourist backlash on the island of Majorca. Palma's government announced the plans, after locals complained they weren't able to find a sunbathing spot. Residents said they struggled to find space for their beach towels due to the large number of pay-per-use loungers and umbrellas. The matter has not been helped by the fact that the island's beaches are eroding, following poor weather over the last year. Storms, rising sea levels and erosion have taken a toll on the six-kilometre-long Playa de Palma. The number of sunbeds has already been reduced for 2025 and in 2026, the numbers will be even lower. According to Bild, Playa de Palma is set to lose the most sunbeds - reducing 6,000 to 4,436. Out of 2,503 parasols, 2,218 will remain. In Cala Major, the number of sunbeds will decrease from 300 to 250. Elsewhere in Palma's coastal suburb of Ciutat Jardi, 12 of the 300 sun loungers will go and so will six parasols. The at Cala Estància, in Can Pastilla, there will be only 132 sun loungers instead of 150 and 66 parasols instead of 75. Other beaches are also looking to reduce sunbed and parasol numbers. Holidaymakers have also been ridiculed for a 'miserable' new trick to secure coveted sun lounger spots in Spain. Plus, a mum reveals her desperate sunlounger hogging attempt after getting up in the dark hours before pool opens.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
‘Statement' budget-friendly Dunelm sun lounger ‘brightens up the garden' – perfect for sunny days
Dunelm shoppers are buying a sun lounger to add to their gardens for the summer months. The Helsinki Lounger costs £35 and has stacked up hundreds of reviews online. 1 Dunelm Helsinki Lounger £35 BUY FROM DUNELM As the UK basks in the glow of a warm heatwave, many are turning their attention to the outdoors to make the most of the sunny weather. A comfortable yet affordable way to enjoy the sunshine, Dunelm's Helsinki Sun Lounger offers a stylish solution for £35. It's available in four distinct colours, including three bright options which are popular for adding some brightness to the garden, and also a neutral grey. Designed with comfort in mind, the lounger reclines, and once you've found your perfect position, you can lock it into place with knobs on each side, so it's ideal for sunbathing during long, sunny afternoons. Unlike some sun loungers, there's also a head cushion for support whether you're lounging or having a quick nap. However, given that it's lightweight and easy to transport, the lounger doesn't have to be confined to your garden or balcony. If you're heading to the seaside, embarking on a camping trip, or planning a picnic at your local park, the lounger can be folded and carried along with ease. The practicality, paired with affordability, makes it a good option for those looking to maximise their enjoyment of the outdoors. With its budget-friendly price tag of £35, the Helsinki Sun Lounger demonstrates that enjoying the summer doesn't have to come at a high cost. Shoppers are leaving their feedback on the Dunelm outdoor item, which has built up a 4.4 star rating online. One pleased shopper said: ''Super comfy and stylish.'' ''We've had lots of compliments about this lounger.'' Another shopper praised their new purchase, commenting: ''I love my new coral-coloured chairs.'' ''They're so comfy and the colour really brightens the garden up.'' A third shopper added: ''Amazing deck chairs, I bought green ones and they are very lightweight but very strong plus with excellent flexibility for different positions.'' Or if you're wanting to make your garden the ultimate entertaining space, a fire pit is handy to have for when temperatures drop, and the Dunelm Steel Chimenea currently has 30% off.
