Skin Cancer – Tips to Prevent Melanoma and Carcinomas

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Overexposure to the sun is the most important risk factor for skin cancer. Here are ten ways to protect yourself.

1. If you can stay indoors during peak sun hours, you should. Try to schedule outdoor activities for the early morning or late afternoon, and try to stay in the shade as much as possible if you must be out in the sun in the middle of the day.

2. If you must go out into the midday sun, wear clothing that protects you from the sun. This means a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a broad-brimmed hat that protects your head and ears and shades your face. Not all clothing provides equal degrees of protection. Dark-colored, heavyweight, tightly woven fabrics provide better protection from the sun than light-colored, lightweight, loosely woven fabrics do. If you must spend a lot of time out in the sun, you may want to buy special sun-protective clothing with a high UPF rating. The UPF rating (the letters stand for Ultraviolet Protection Factor) indicates how much ultraviolet light can penetrate the clothing. For example, if a piece of clothing has a UPF rating of 20, that means that only one-twentieth of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can get through it. Commercial sun-protective clothing with UPF ratings of 50 or higher is available.

3. Protect all of the exposed skin on your body with sunscreen, even on overcast days. Make sure to use enough sunscreen. Most people use too little. It takes about one ounce of sunscreen to cover the exposed parts of an adult’s body adequately. (Don’t forget your ears.) It’s especially important to make sure to use enough sunscreen on all the exposed parts of your body if you’re going to be near sand, snow, or water, all of which reflect the sun, thus increasing your chances of getting burned.

4. Choose your sunscreen carefully. You’re probably familiar with the SPF (sun protection factor) rating on sunscreens, which is a measure of how well the sunscreen protects against ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, the kind that cause sunburn. Choose a sunscreen with an SPF rating of at least 15. Also, look on the label of the sunscreen to make sure that it is a “broad-spectrum” product that protects against ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, as well as UVB. UVA rays don’t cause sunburn, but they do increase your risk of skin cancer. Finally, make sure that the sunscreen you choose is water-resistant. The American Academy of Dermatology recently made choosing a good sunscreen easier. The Academy allows its AAD Seal of Recognition to be placed only on sunscreens that are water-resistant and broad-spectrum and that have an SPF of 15 or more. You can look for this seal on the product label or on advertising or store displays.

5. Follow directions on your sunscreen (e.g., when to apply, etc.

6. Reapply sunscreen often, at least once every two hours. If your skin has gotten wet from swimming or sweating, reapply sunscreen even more often because even water-resistant sunscreens can wash off. And if you’ve dried yourself with a towel, put on more sunscreen because you may have rubbed off the previous layer.

7. Even if you are scrupulous about using sunscreen, don’t expect that you can stay out in the sun all day without damaging your skin. No sunscreen provides complete protection.

8. People who spend lots of time behind the wheel should consider wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen while driving or having ultraviolet-protective films installed on the car windows. In most cars, only the windshield is made of the kind of glass that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. The other windows block UVB rays only.

9. Don’t deliberately try to get a tan. Tanning increases your risk of skin cancer. You don’t want skin cancer, whether it’s melanoma or another form.

10. Get your vitamin D from means other than ‘sun exposure’. You can get all the vitamin D you need from foods, especially vitamin D-fortified milk, or from vitamin supplements.

There’s lots of information about skin cancer online. Learn about tanning and skin cancer and related topics, and determine whether you, a friend or relative might be at risk. Don’t be ignorant about skin cancer and its causes.

Adventure Travel

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For some people, seeing the world from a cruise ship or a guided tour is not enough. Adventure travel is a newer term for an age-old activity. Instead of viewing places of interest, you go out and find a way to have an adventure.

Adventure travel packages are available for almost any destination in the world. Hiking or camping out under the stars in a desired location are the most popular forms of adventure travel.

Do you dream of visiting ancient ruins or exploring canyons and valleys? Do you wish you could see more than just a far off view of some of the world’s most beautiful sites? If so, adventure travel may be just what you are looking for.

Adventure travel is a great way to truly experience a destination. Instead of viewing the beautiful Rocky Mountains, why not take a hike through the beautiful scenery to get an up close and personal view, and experience it right under your nose?

You can also find African Safari packages, as well as adventure travel packages that will take you to South America, Asia, and Australia. If you have a special place in mind, chances are there is an adventure package that will take you where you dream of going.

Packing for adventure travel will be a little more complicated than your average vacation. You may need more supplies than normal. Things like tents, sleeping bags, sturdy hiking boots, and in some cases, your medical records, are all necessary.

Many companies have made adventure travel much easier. They offer packages that will take you to places you may not have even thought to explore. They can help you pinpoint the type of adventure you wish to have, and help make choosing your destination for adventure a whole lot easier.

There are also packages that are designed especially for women. You can find packages that cater to those who want to experience sport, biking, kayaking, and many other athletic pursuits.

Remember to keep your options open when choosing a package. Prices will vary widely, depending on which source you choose. It never hurts to look for the best travel package for your adventure travel by looking both online and by visiting a travel agent.

Also remember that your options are almost unlimited as far as destination, activity, and duration of your adventure travel package. It’s your money and your time, so take the time to find the package of your dreams.

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Peak District Vacations – Chatsworth House

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The Peak District has long been a tourist centre appealing to a diverse range of visitors, from those wanting the raw and sometimes unforgiving exposure to nature that this area can surely give, to those who prefer to take Peak District Holidays of a more relaxing nature perhaps staying in one of the many Peak District Holiday Cottages that are scattered across the region.

But no matter what you preference for your type of holiday there is one location in the Peaks that you simply must take a day out to visit, and that of course is Chatsworth.

Chatsworth house is the magnificent focal point of the Chatsworth estate nestled against a backdrop of ancient hilly woodland (no doubt once used as ancient hunting g grounds) and next to the banks of the river Derwent.

It is not hard to see why the splendid example of architecture has been nicknamed the Palace of the Peak , and the National Gallery of the North not due in part to the huge collections of Art and Treasure that has been collected over the centuries by the Devonshire family.

The fine world class collection contains many Old masters as well as a good representation of over 4000 years of European art and culture which is spread over three floors of this magnificent house

Chatsworth House gives you a glimpse at the power, money and luxury of the upper classes and gentry in old England, which is still awesome by today’s standards when you consider for example that the Chatsworth estate also encompasses the villages of Beeley, Pilsley and Edensor.

Surprisingly in total contradiction to the trend of modern landowners the park is still open to the public and astonishingly is free to enter so you can stroll around the vast park imagining yourself to be one of the Lords or Ladies of the day .

A far better experience however is a visit to the house and gardens itself which will surely leave you breathless and is an experience that can last all day.

The Gardens here at Chatsworth house are as equally impressive as the Grand House itself and are situated in 105 acres of land that has been lovingly developed and added to by successive generations for nearly 500 years.

The landscape and garden exhibits are truly magical and can be enjoyed by participating in the five miles of walks within the garden. Visitors will enjoy a stunning arboretum of rare specimen trees as well as a plethora of other plant life and foliage, streams and ponds.

The landscaping isn’t restricted to flora and fauna though, and you will be stunned by the collection hard landscaping that is here and consists of sculptures, temples fountains and other water features.

Notable of course is the highest water jet in the world and the 300 year old cascade that stretches down the hillside and is a picture from the top that cannot help but remain etched in your memory for ever .

Make sure you set time aside on your Peak District holiday itinerary to visit the Palace of the Peaks.

Identifying a Super Timeshare Vacation Rental

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While hundreds of cars sit in traffic on their way to the beach or vacation villa, you’ll be relaxing in your summer mountain cabin rental. With nature at your doorstep, privacy, land, mountain streams and beautiful scenery, a mountain cabin rental is a great summer vacation rental. For hints and tips on how to find the right cabin for your family this summer, keep reading.

Water versus Land

While waterfront properties offer water access and swimming, they also bring safety concerns, extra expense, reduced privacy and added headaches.

Before you spend the extra money on a waterfront cabin, ask yourself why you’re renting a mountain cabin this summer? Are you planning on hunting, hiking, having bonfires and trail running with the kids? If so, you don’t need a lakefront property to do that. Of course, if you have your heart set on a summer spent reading on the dock, go for it.

Finding a Mountain Cabin Rental

If you rent a mountain cabin in a popular ski area, you can save major money during the slow summer season in the continental US. Most of these cabins are fully equipped for winter, but are also suitable as a fantastic summer retreat option.

To find a summer mountain cabin rental, try looking at sites like VRBO (vrbo.com) or classified sites like Craigslist (craigslist.org). These sites will list a number of properties being rented directly from owners. You can typically search and sort by location, price and sleeping capacity.

For cabins that are rented by property management firms, try looking under your local real estate listings or the classifieds section of your newspaper. While you pay more for a cabin managed by a company, you’ll also get the assurance of legal contracts and a clear business transaction.

What to Look For in a Mountain Cabin

If you have kids or pets, your main priority is going to be to find a cabin that’s open to either or both, even at international locations. Before you start your search, make a list of the amenities you want and need. For example, laundry, fire pits, privacy or water access are all options to consider.

Before You Pay

Before you put down any form of deposit on your mountain cabin, have a written contract in your hands that clearly lays out all the terms and conditions of your rental agreement.

Make sure both parties, the renter and the landlord, understand what is and isn’t included in the rental along with each party’s responsibilities.

The Historic Hunting Lodge – Chateau Du Chambord In The Incredible Loire Valley

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If you’re going to visit one chateau on the Loire, it should be Chateau du Chambord.

Obviously, you can’t miss this one. This is solid stock. 440 rooms, 420 feet wide, 84 staircases, 365 chimneys, …. Inside the chateau the highlight is the double helix staircase which serves as the axis for the whole chateau, and is thought to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

We run a luxury french wedding castle in the Loire Valley near Blois, ideal for a fantastic destination wedding or vacation with friends and family and for visiting vineyards, historic chateaux and unwinding. The castle is also perfect for a fairytale french castle wedding, party or any event. Go ahead and spoil yourself with a castle wedding. We always recommend our guests go and visit Chateau Chambord.

Chateau de Chambord was commissioned in 1510 by the young King Francois definitely an egomaniac when he was only 25 years of age, to help establish his power. He was not content with the amazing chateaux of Amboise and Blois.

He wanted a hunting lodge. Francois I spent without caring to realise his masterpiece project. He even went so far as to change the natural course of the Loire River. The castle we see today was not completed until 1685, and it is the largest chateau in the Loire by far.

The Royal Chateau at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France is the most recognisable chateau in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture that combines classical Italian structures with traditional medieval forms and a variety of towers and turrets. The roofline really is amazing.

The chateau is in the centre of a thirteen thousand acre wooded park and game reserve with [red deer and wild boar|wild boar and red deer[/spin], surrounded by a 20 mile wall. It is the largest walled forest park in Europe.

If you’re going to visit one chateau on the Loire, it should be this one.

Obviously, you can’t miss this one. This is solid stock. 440 rooms, 420 feet wide, 84 staircases, 365 chimneys, …. Inside the chateau the highlight is the double helix staircase which serves as the axis for the whole chateau, and is thought to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

The castle was rarely inhabited. Francois I spent barely seven weeks at Chateau Chambord on short hunting trips. Because the castle had been constructed for the purpose of short visits, it was not practical to stay there on a longer-term basis. The massive rooms, high ceilings and huge windows made heating a logistical impossibility. This was exacerbated by the fact that the castle was not surrounded by a estate or a village. There was no immediate source of food other than game. The end result was that all the food had to be brought in for the hunting parties which typically numbered between 2000 to 3000 people at a time. This puts catering for the extended family for the holiday season into perspective doesn’t it.

When the castle was not inhabited it was left completely devoid of furniture. All of the tapestries, paintings, furniture, eating implements, were brought in especially for each hunting trip. Imagine trying to co-ordinate a party of two thousand odd including the royal family going camping.

This is why much of the furniture from this era was built to be disassembled in order to aid transportation. French beds and armoires all disassemble beautifully. Contrary to popular belief flat-packing was not invented by Ikea.

After King Francois died, Chateau de Chambord remained unoccupied for some 80 years falling into a horrible state of decay. In 1639 Louis XIII gave it to his brother, Gaston d’Orleans who carried restoration work which was greatly needed. Gaston d’Orleans saved the castle.

Louis XIV furnished the royal apartments and added a horse stable for just 300 horses to allow him to use the castle as a hunting lodge.

In 1930 the chateau became the property of the French Government but restoration work was not begun until a few years after World War II ended in 1945.

Next time you are thinking about complaining about packing for a camping trip remember Chateau Chambord and King Francois’ seven weeks of hunting.