A convertible is a pleasant breeze, enthusiastic glances from passersby, and the pleasant feeling of being in a movie about the beautiful life. That's how I imagined a ride in a rented convertible through the south of Portugal, but in the end, the sun and wind were my main opponents.
In one week I drove an open-top car from Lisbon to Albufeira, from Cape Roca to the port with the yachts on the south coast, and now I'm ready to share a few of the tips that will make traveling in a car without a roof enjoyable.
For sun and dust protection
Doctors recommend protecting your eyes from UV rays, so I always take sunglasses with me. There are many different options for this accessory, but I chose the Aviators by Ray-Ban. The mineral glass lenses are set in a lightweight metal frame weighing only 150g.
While you find a convertible for rent in Dubai, the sunglasses came in handy to protect eyes from dust, avoid squinting from the bright sun, and avoid creating dangerous driving accidents.
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You don't need sunscreen just at the beach. If you travel by car in hot weather you should use sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 30, otherwise, there is a risk not only of getting a tan "under the shirt," but also of getting sunburn.
I like Sun Bum cosmetics. It has a light and non-greasy texture, a pleasant smell, and several variations of tubes. There are body creams and sprays with SPF from 15 to 70, lip protectors, and even hair protectors. In a convertible car, I took a spray with SPF 30 and applied it to all exposed body parts, including my feet.
A spray with SPF 30 is fine for an open-top car.
The windscreen only protects the front seat passengers from the dust and wind. Make sure that all rear-seat passengers always wear eyeglasses.
For comfort and convenience.
Headgear is an important thing when traveling in hot countries. If you spend a long time in direct sunlight, you may get a headache.
For road trips, I recommend baseball caps that have ventilation holes, a visor, and an adjustable back clasp. The Lacoste cap has saved me from sunstroke more than once, as the temperature rose to 37° Celsius while traveling.
To avoid getting tangled in the mop of long hair, I always carry a few transparent elastic bands in my purse. They go with any outfit and are suitable for almost any occasion. In a convertible, fluttering hair is more of a minus than a plus, as it can interfere with visibility. I like to wear my hair in a ponytail or in a braid while driving.
A windbreaker, sweater, or cape comes in handy when traveling in a convertible. It's most comfortable to take a zippered garment, such as a cotton Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt.
I went on a trip in the summer, but in a convertible car, at 120 km/h it sometimes got chilly from the airflow, so I didn't take my warm clothes away.
Earplugs came in handy to protect my ears on the highways. The simplest noise-canceling models will do. Travel is much more comfortable with earplugs, and they will also save you from otitis media and you can safely sleep on the plane or train.