* Wear eye protection: Sunglasses are like sunscreen for your eyes and protect against damage that can occur from UV rays. Be sure to wear sunglasses with labels that indicate that they absorb at least 90 percent of UV sunlight.

* Wear foot protection: Many times, people's feet can get burned from sand or cut from glass or shells in sand.

Ocean Safety

* Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around water is to learn to swim--this includes adults and children. The American Red Cross has swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. Contact your local Red Cross chapter for information on courses.

* Stay within designated swimming area, ideally within visibility of a lifeguard.

* Never swim alone.

* Check surf conditions before you enter water. Check to see if a warning flag is up or check with a lifeguard for water conditions, beach conditions, or any potential hazards.

* Stay away from piers, pilings, and diving platforms when in water.

* Keep a lookout for aquatic life. Water plants and animals may be dangerous. Avoid patches of plants. Leave animals alone.

* Make sure you always have enough energy to swim back to shore.

* Don’t try to swim against a current if caught in one. Swim gradually out of current, by swimming across it.

Beach First Aid Tips

Sunburn - Soak in cool water unless skin is broken or blistered. Ibuprofen may help.

Bee Stings - Apply a baking soda paste and ice. If allergic, seek medical help.

Jelly Fish Stings - Apply vinegar, sugar, salt or dry sand. After 20 min., rinse with salt water.

Crab Bites - rinse well, disinfect, and apply antibiotic ointment. May need stitches.

Tick Bites - DO NOT attempt to remove tick. Cover with vaseline or a film of oil. When insect is free, remove with tweezers. Look for flu-like symptoms for up to two weeks. If this occurs, seek immediate medical attention.

Snake Bites - CALL 911. Use a compression dressing just above site, NOT a tourniquet.

Oyster Shells - cuts and abrasions can result in serious infections. Medical treatment advised.

Alligators - Do NOT go near alligators. They run very fast. Do NOT feed or tease

Sting Ray - rinse with water and apply heat to neutralize sting. Seek medical attention.

Enjoy Sunshine!

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When eating at a buffet, try to fill your plate up with fruits and vegetables. This will be much healthier for you and leave you full of energy and ready to dance night away!

If you do overeat, there’s plenty of opportunity to burn off those extra calories. Take full advantage of exercise equipment on ship and plan to get in a full workout each day. Walking deck can be fun and also a great way to get in some exercise. When you are in pool, swim a few laps instead of just floating. Take stairs instead of elevator whenever possible.