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Island Safety Tips for Your Holiday
By Matthew Kepnes | April 24, 2009
Its always nice to relax on the sandy beaches of luxurious tropical islands, you can still encounter many problems on your trip. Islands are a lot of fun but if you dont practice good safety, they can be a disaster. You could get sick or injured. Though most people only get sun stroke or a few mosquito bits, there are many safety problems that will happen. Here are some safety tips for your next vacation:
It is very important that you guard against tropical insect bites that can be dangerous to your health. Since tropical islands have thick rain forests and are very humid, they have many dangerous insects that can bite and cause harm. You want to make sure you don’t get malaria or dengue fever as well sick from some other insect bit. Mosquito repellents are important to make sure you always carry with you. When you go outside, you want to always make sure you apply some repellent, especially during sunrise or sunset when mosquitoes are most active. If you live on the seashore and keep the doors and windows wide open to let the sea air come in then you need to get your room cleared of pests and insects.
Most tropical islands cater to tourists who stay in resorts and buy expensive things. This means that there is a lot of money on these islands and tourists are a target. Make sure to watch out for your personal safety while you are here. Don’t flash money or carry a lot on you. Be sure to be careful as you don’t want to get ripped off, robbed, or taken for a ride. Practice the same common sense you do at home and you will be fine.
Be careful not to spend too much time in the sun. This may cause sunburns and damage your skin. Also remember to drink plenty of water. You are likely to get dehydrated due to the heat of the sun. Try to sit in shade and also eat fruits and drink juices to keep your body cool and nourished. Make sure you use sun screen lotions and creams to avoid getting a sunburn. Apply it every time you go out and wait until it dries before you go into the sun. Sunscreen doesn’t work when it’s still wet.
Finally, be careful when you do activities. There are many great island activities to do that can have you off the beach and exploring the jungle or the ocean. Make sure you go with a licensed tour guide and that you have travel insurance to cover any accident or health issue that comes up. You don’t want find out you are not covered if you break a leg while trekking in the jungle.
A lot of people think tropical islands are very safe. For the most part they but there are still some hazards while there. Next time you go on vacation make sure you practice proper safety to ensure that your next trip is a good one. Follow these safety rules to help make sure your trip is filled with good memories and not bad ones. Getting hurt on your vacation can ruin the experience.
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