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Caribbean Cruise Safety Tips
by Traves da Costa
http://www.luxcaribbean.com
Taking a cruise anywhere in the world is exciting, but a
Caribbean getaway offers a special sense of adventure to
those who board ship and sail toward this fascinating
clime. Then enjoy several days at sea as you call at one
exotic port after another.
Before you depart on your cruise, make plans to bring along
a few precautionary items that may help to ensure you~re
your cruise is safe and enjoyable. You~ll be spending a lot
of time aboard the ship in beautiful sunny climate ~ while
the days may seem mild the tropical sun can be dangerous ~
it~s crucial to protect your skin against the ravages of
the sun. After all, skin cancer (Melanoma) is on the
increase, in fact, occurrences of skin cancer are up almost
400% in recent decades.
Have on hand a dermatologist-recommended sunscreen. Put
some on your exposed skin each time you venture out. Be
sure to get one from your doctor, as many people develop
adverse skin reactions from some sunscreens. Don~t forget
to put more on each time you get out of the pool.
You will also want to take along some sunglasses that are
high in UV protection. They will save you from the bright
sun and the glare off the water. A good pair of sunglasses
will also slow down the production of wrinkles around your
eyes. When you have to squint against the sun, you develop
crow~s feet sooner than you might otherwise.
Wearing the proper clothing also helps protect the body
from sun exposure. For instance, merely wearing a cap or
hat, one that offers shade, protects the face from the
sun~s glare. Hats with an open crown, such as visors, don~t
offer a great deal of sun protection. The scalp can burn
even through hair, and you can still develop melanoma on
the scalp. Wearing a hat also keeps your hair healthy,
instead of allowing it to dry out from the heat of the sun.
The best clothes for the Caribbean climate are loose-
fitting, light-colored clothing. Light colored clothing
reflects the sun rays, where as dark clothing absorbs the
heat of the sun. Loosely woven fabrics, like some linen
fabrics, may allow too much sun to pass through and damage
the skin. Even with the warm climate, it~s a good idea to
bring along a sweater or jacket just on the off chance that
the evening weather turns breezy or chilly.
If you are prone to motion sickness, you might want to
bring along some medication for this problem. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist about a patch that can be worn on the
skin. Or take a pill like Dramamine that can help to quell
the nausea that sometimes overpowers people on the sea.
It is possible to become seasick even if the ship looks as
if it isn~t moving. The motion of the waves tells your
brain that you~re moving, and pretty soon your mind is
confused and you feel sick. When you are out on deck, keep
your eyes on the horizon as much as you can.
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