Thanks for the tips so far.
The only thing I have an issue with the is base tan. From what I understand tanning won't help much (if at all) when it comes to sun protection. The tan itself is skin damage. I'd rather do my best to avoid all the damage I can. From the start, I have planned on basting myself with SPF45, using a high-quality, reputable, dermatologist-approved product.
We will definitely be getting health insurance. Having that, we will feel relatively safe because I hear Cuba's health care is pretty decent.
I will certainly stay well hydrated. By mid-August, I will have been suffering an Ontario summer (30ish C, 85ish F, high humidity) for several weeks with little or no air conditioning, so acclimatization should be pretty quick. I'm a shade lover, and I tend to wear protective clothing (wide brim hat, shirts, etc.) when I do have to venture into the sun for longer periods of time. I won't be swimming all day every day. That's not my thing.
And, yes, I mustn't forget about the issues with local water.
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