Sunburn can destroy a trip faster than you think.
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From cruises to beach vacations, the more time travelers spend in the sun, the more likely they are to get a sunburn. But not all sunburns are created equally. Some can create additional problems, from full-blown heat stroke to increasing the chances of carcinoma.
In short, if you’re spending time in the sun, you need to be mindful of sunburn.
That being said, some destinations have higher rates of UV, meaning you’re more prone to burn. When I spent a semester in college in Australia, our teachers spent at least thirty minutes explaining two risks: skin-damaging sunburn and riptides. Fun fact: the ozone above Australia is thinner, making it easier for your skin to burn.
If you’re interested in learning about which destinations are prone to giving you a worse sunburn than others, here’s what you need to know.
Top destinations that will give you a bad sunburn
Areas with a thinner ozone layer, high UV exposure, clear skies, and long hours of sunlight put you at risk of a bad sunburn. When you visit destinations that fit these metrics, be careful to limit the time you spend in the sun and invest in protection, from reef-safe sun blocks to rash guards.
Below, you can find a list of destinations where you need to be mindful of preventing sunburn. The results are based on a global study conducted by Ibiza Summer Villas. You can dive in to learn more about the sunburn ‘hotspots’ around the world, along with destinations that have a smaller chance of giving you sunburn.
Most sunburn-prone destinations
- Dubai, UAE
- Doha, Qatar
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Las Vegas, USA
- Crete, Greece
- Los Angeles, USA
- Perth, Australia
- Petra, Jordan
- Cairo, Egypt
- Malaga, Spain
