Getting a tan is high on the importance list for many a traveller but even if you are not stretched out on a beach roasting yourself you need to be aware of the potential problems from being in the sun too long...

The bottom line is DON'T GET BURNT but this is not always so easy to avoid; You may not be used to the intensity of the sun in certain areas of the world and may not realise you are slowly cooking, even with sun cream on or when it is cloudy!

We have therefore included advise on how to not only prevent sunburn but also how to help manage sunburn when it's there!