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What's the best suncream to use for a hot beach holiday in Cuba?

I'm going to Cuba in November so it's going to be pretty hot. I want a cream that's quite versatile for the water but really protective. I want to get a bit of tan so people know I’ve been away! The most important thing though is that my skin is safe. Can you recommend and good creams or advice? Thank you all.

Public Comments

1. as yr going to be naked i would recco. factor 79....
2. My wife and I use Rymans P20. It's a once a day suncream, just apply first thing in the morning and you're sorted all day. It's more expence than regular suncreams but balances out because you have to apply it less. You can get it in a lot of places, but here is a weblink to read mopre about it. http://www.multipharmacy.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=9170&cat=0&page=1
3. Be cautious to ever come back with or without tan!
4. I can't tell you anything about sunscreen, but if you are going to Cuba, you better buy it before you leave because you won't be able to get it there. In fact, you better bring everything that you need, because you can buy just about NOTHING there. I mean you can buy sodas, beer & rum but don't count on being able to buy things that you take for granted at home. On that note, it is advisable to bring a bunch of those small everyday items to give to the locals, because they get by with very little due to the US trade embargo. For example, tooth paste, soap, toothbrushes, dental floss, chewing gum, etc. especially little individually wrapped chocolate candies for the kids. That stuff is unavailable and it is worth the trip just to see the kid's face when you give him/her a candy. P.S. Better bring your own toilet paper because if you are away from your hotel and have to use the toilets, you will be cleaning up with the pages of yesterday's newspaper. Just realize that things are DIFFERENT there than other destinations and you will have a great time. The local people are very friendly and curious about life outside of Cuba. Everyone is well educated and lots of folks speak English.