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Re-new<br />
Picture the scene: white sandy beach, rolling waves,<br />
sitting in a hammock swinging with the gentle warm<br />
breeze. Then your beautiful image is shattered by such<br />
holiday gems as, “Are we there yet?” or “I thought you<br />
packed it!”<br />
We have made it again to the time of year when we can<br />
enjoy the sunshine, spend time with friends in the garden,<br />
and play in the park with Sunday afternoon ice<br />
creams. From time to time, even the wonderful bodies<br />
and minds God has given us need renewing. We look<br />
forward to our summer break as time away from our<br />
busy daily routine; to recharge our batteries, both<br />
physically and mentally.<br />
In today’s small world the travel options are startling.<br />
From camping in Cleethorpes to backpacking in Borneo,<br />
almost anything is possible – but our more exotic travel ideas can require a bit more<br />
preparation. By planning ahead, we can help make our holiday run smoothly and<br />
truly be the relaxing break we were hoping for. Top holiday tips for looking after<br />
yourself include:<br />
• Holiday insurance is vital for any holiday abroad. Some companies offer<br />
whole-year insurance for any number of holidays.<br />
• Take lots of suntan lotion, at least SP Factor 25 and apply liberally &<br />
regularly – every hour as necessary, especially after swimming. Try to stay out<br />
of the sun between 11am-3pm, when the rays are at their strongest. Snorkelling<br />
is a particularly dangerous activity for getting sunburnt; wear a T-shirt!<br />
• Protect children at all times, they should always wear a hat and T-shirt and<br />
cover them with high factor sunblock (30-50)<br />
• If you do get sunburnt, the key is to replace the lost skin moisture. Use<br />
generous amounts of aftersun or similar skin moisturiser.<br />
• If your holiday is in Europe, make sure you have an up-to-date E111 form filled<br />
in and stamped to ensure there are no problems getting healthcare if you need<br />
it. All Post Offices will have one.<br />
• Holidays in Asia or Africa will often need immunisations (eg yellow fever,<br />
hepatitis A, typhoid) or malaria prevention tablets. Get advice from your GP<br />
surgery or the Department of Health website, leaving plenty of time to get these<br />
arranged.<br />
• For longer flights (>4 hours) there is increasing concern about the risk of deep<br />
vein thrombosis (DVT). You can reduce your risk by drinking plenty of fluids<br />
(not alcohol!) and taking regular walks on the plane. A recent trial showed elasticated<br />
medical stockings make DVT 20 times less likely.<br />
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