Taking a Safe Caribbean Cruise
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.
Be sure to pack some dermatologist-approved sunscreen and
apply it before each outing in the strong rays. Since some
sunscreens may contribute to skin problems, it is important
to use one recommended by your doctor. You should plan to
reapply it after spending time in the water.
Another essential item to bring along on the trip is a pair
of sunglasses. Always wear sunglasses with UV protection to
help prevent sun damage to eyes. Sunglasses will help keep
your eyes safe from damage as a result sunshine, and they
also help to prevent the appearance of wrinkles around your
eyes as a result of squinting from the sun~s glare.
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.
Your outfits should fit loosely and be light in color. Dark
colors tend to absorb the hot sun, while lighter ones
bounce it off of you. The fabrics your clothing is made
from should be tightly, rather than loosely woven;
otherwise some of the rays can pass directly through to
your skin. You~ll also want to take a sweater or light
jacket for any chilly, windy evenings.
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.
Seasickness usually happens when you notice that the ship
appears to be still while the ocean appears to be moving
(the waves rolling) around the ship. This causes confusion
in the brain. It~s better to focus your vision on the
horizon when on the ship~s deck. With a little
preparation, your trip to the Caribbean can be a fabulous
vacation.
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