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You have been dreaming about the holiday for months, you have been at theparks for days so a few days at the beach is a great idea for a chance to relaxbut remember the sun in Florida is far more powerful than here in the UK sofollow some simple rules and you will enjoy your holiday without any sun relateddifficulties! Prevention seems to be the key here, so follow these tips: Avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours of the sun’s rays – between 12and 2 particularly – Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun is verytrue and the heat is not pleasant at that time of day. Apply sunscreen with a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15, payingspecial attention to the face, nose, ears and shoulders. Some of thedrugstores in Florida refuse to sell sunscreen with less than factor 8 becauseof the danger of sunburn. My daughter is mixed race and has quite dark skinbut I always put 25 minimum on her and she still comes back with a healthyglow. We always buy our sun cream in America as it is far cheaper and alsothere is nothing worse than opening your case to find it has leakedEVERYWHERE! No-Ad is sold in most places and is one of the cheapest – we findit fantastic and we come home with great tans. For the last couple of days ofthe holiday when we have got a safe brown tan the adults in our party usuallyuse oil, again with a sun factor. Always wear a hat and sunglasses with UV (Ultraviolet) Protection – be waryof “cheap” glasses as these tend not to offer the correct protection. Drink plenty of water and non-carbonated drinks, even if you do not feelthirsty – dehydration is not very pleasant. Since overexposure to the sun is a major cause of sunburns, it is importantto limit your time in the sun. And, don't get fooled into thinking you can'tget sunburned when it is cloudy. You not only can, you probably will. Also,check the UV Forecast which is often broadcast on local news programs andpublished in local papers. The general rule is the higher the UV Index thehigher the SPF needed in your sunscreen. It is equally important to recognizeand carefully watch for the symptoms of sunburn and know how to applyfirst-aid. Remember that if you do get a sunburn, treat it seriously. If you go for a dip, even if the sunscreen is waterproof, keep applying it– too much is better than too little. There is a real trend for cornrowhairstyles but ensure you put cream on your head between braids as nasty burnsare being gained through this – better still keep your hat on! Page added on: 21 July 2004
Author: Jane Sansom (Villa link: www.orlandovillas.com /florida-vacation-rental-37.aspx) We aim to provide acccurate and useful information, but if you feel anything provided here is not accurate or out of date, please email us with the address of the page concerned and any commments so we can amend as necessary. Viewed 5 times since 1 September 2008.
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