| Crystal clear turquoise waters, endless white | | | | between the hours of 11 am and approximately |
| sand beaches, perfect temperate weather- a | | | | 3 pm. During this time, it is wise to give |
| vacation in the Bahamas is heavenly. It is | | | | your skin some time out of the sun; perhaps |
| easy to wile away the hours of the day under | | | | you can take refuge under the shady palm |
| the hot Bahamas sun, reading a book or | | | | trees. |
| sipping a cocktail. Unfortunately, your dream | | | | |
| vacation can be less than perfect if you do | | | | In addition to sunscreen, you should always |
| not take certain precautions while basking in | | | | wear a hat with a brim wide enough to offer |
| the sun. | | | | sun protection. Do not forget to sufficiently |
| | | | cover your body with a light-weight cotton |
| The islands of the Bahamas have earned their | | | | long-sleeved shirt when you suspect that your |
| reputation as popular tourist destinations in | | | | skin has had enough sun. Finally, be sure to |
| large part due to the weather. The islands | | | | provide your body with an adequate amount of |
| have a temperate climate of 80-90 degrees | | | | water. Becoming dehydrated in the hot Bahamas |
| Fahrenheit throughout the year, and the sun | | | | sun can make you very ill and can cost you a |
| is almost always shining. To enjoy your trip | | | | day of your vacation. |
| to the Bahamas to the fullest, it is wise to | | | | |
| be aware of the dangers of the sun and | | | | Beware, aside from a nasty sunburn or |
| protect yourself from its potentially | | | | dehydration, the outcome of over-exposure to |
| dangerous ultra-violet rays. | | | | the sun can be much worse. Skin cancer is |
| | | | very serious and if left untreated can be |
| Short of staying out of the sun completely, | | | | fatal. Watch for signs of skin cancer on your |
| the best method of sun protection is to wear | | | | body, notably, irregular or discolored moles |
| sunscreen. Dermatologists recommend that you | | | | or sores that bleed and do not heal. You |
| wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 8, but | | | | should be checking yourself from head to toe |
| an SPF 15 is generally thought to be ideal. | | | | and do not forget the top of your head! |
| Sunscreen should be applied liberally 30 | | | | |
| minutes prior to sun exposure and should be | | | | Sunscreen helps build a barrier against the |
| reapplied throughout the day. Different skin | | | | sun's harmful ultra-violet rays; it not only |
| types will handle the sun's rays in varying | | | | decreases your chances of sunburn, but also |
| degrees. Ensure yourself that the SPF | | | | helps safeguard your body from skin cancer. |
| protection in your sunscreen will suffice by | | | | It takes little time and preparation to |
| carefully assessing your skin and its needs. | | | | safely enjoy the wonderful rays of the |
| Be aware that the sun's rays are hottest | | | | Bahamas sun! |