WHAT IS SUNBURN?

The sun produces two main types of light, ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB), and they differ in the way they penetrate the skin. UVB is the one that will cause you to turn red.

The UVB radiation has two main effects. In the short-term, it triggers a reaction in the skin that causes chemicals to be released that result in redness and inflammation. And in the long-term, it damages the DNA in the skin.

WHY IS SUNBURN SOMETIMES DELAYED?

You hardly ever see sunburn straight away. If you see redness on the skin immediately, you're probably seeing a burn that's caused by the intense heat of the sun, rather than the ultraviolet, in exactly the same way that standing by a roaring fire turns skin red.

It's an indication that you may be on the way to getting sunburn, but the sunburn itself may not show for eight hours. experts aren't sure why, but the theory is it takes that amount of time for the genes that control the mechanism to trigger the release of the chemicals. 

CAN I TAKE ACTION TO MINIMISE DAMAGE?

Yes. If you've just come out of the sun and think you may have overdone it, you can take aspirin or ibuprofen, as these are drugs that block the formation of the chemicals that cause redness and swelling.

FIRST LINE OF ATTACK TO TREAT SUNBURN?

Obviously, you should get out of the sun straight away and stay out of it. If a baby or a child is sunburnt, or you've got blisters or a fever, you should seek medical advice from your GP or NHS Direct. Otherwise, from a medical perspective, the most important thing you can do is intensively moisturise your skin using a product that won't irritate the skin further.

WHICH IS BETTER, A HOT SHOWER OR COLD BATH?

Some people swear by a hot shower for taking the sting out of sunburn, but part of the reason why your skin is hot is because you've got increased blood supply to the surface of the skin, and a hot

WHAT ARE THE BEST PRODUCTS?

Calamine lotion will help to cool skin while, when it comes to moisturising, look for products containing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin e, which quickly deliver a lot of moisture to skin.

 WILL ANTIHISTAMINE CREAM OR PILLS HELP?

No. An antihistamine won't work because the reaction you're seeing on the skin isn't a histamine reaction. It may look similar - red, swelling - but as the cause is not related, an antihistamine won't help.

 WHEN DOES SUNBURN PEAK?

Sunburn pain can be at its most intense around 12 hours after exposure, but may continue to develop for 24 hours. And the bad news is, once you've actually developed the symptoms of sunburn, painkillers won't work. For a painkiller like ibuprofen to work, it needs to reach the area that is inflamed. If you've damaged the skin's cells, you've damaged the delivery system, so it's doubtful that you'll get anything more than a placebo-effect relief from it. If the pain is so bad that you need to take painkillers, you should probably see a medical professional.

CAN HOME REMEDIES SUCH AS VINEGAR HELP?

Home remedies are based on cooling the skin down, or moisturising it in some way. The only time you might want to use vinegar is if you've got blisters - a capful of vinegar and cool water can help dry out blisters. Otherwise, using vinegar really isn't recommended as it's mildly acidic and will have a slight astringent effect, drying out skin that is already desperately in need of moisture.

IS PRICKLY HEAT RELATED TO SUNBURN?

Prickly heat is a condition that affects 14 per cent of the population and is an abnormal immunological response to the UVA type of light. The best way to avoid it is to gradually work up to exposing your skin to the sun rather than suddenly blasting it with sunlight.

CAN YOU STOP PEELING?

No. If the skin is going to peel, it's going to peel because it's been destroyed. Be very careful when you are peeling because the skin underneath will be very tender and will need to be kept well protected from the sun and well moisturised.

ARE SOME PEOPLE MORE PRONE TO SUNBURN THAN OTHERS?

People with fair skin or those who haven't had much sun exposure are more likely to burn quickly as they tend to have low levels of melanin, the component of skin that gives us natural protection against burning. Redheads are particularly susceptible as their skin contains a different type of melanin which is much less efficient.

LONG-TERM IMPLICATIONS?

Sunburn can be repaired in a relatively short space of time. However, it is an indicator of invisible, long-term damage. If you have been sunburnt, you have damaged the DNA in the skin, and it is this damage that it is thought goes on to create problems such as skin cancer.

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Many visitors are pleasantly surprised by South Africa's excellent infrastructure, which draws favourable comparison with countries such as Australia or the United States. Good air links and bus networks, excellent roads and a growing number Villa rentals and guesthouses make South Africa a perfect touring country.

Here are a few facts:

• Covering 1,219,090 square kilometres, South Africa has a population of 44 million and eleven official languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Ndebele, Sotho, Setswana, siSwati, Venda and Tsonga. The country's religions comprise Christianity (68 percent), Islam (2 percent), Hinduism (1.5 percent) and indigenous beliefs (28.5 percent).

• South Africa is a multipartydemocracy, the head of state being President Thabo Mbeki. Parliament sits in Cape Town, the legislative capital, while Pretoria is the executive capital, from where the President and his cabinet run the country. The judicial capital is Bloemfontein, where the Supreme Court of Appeal sits, though the Constitutional Court is in Johannesburg. Each of the nine provinces has its own government.

• South Africa has the most advanced economy in Africa, with well-developed mining, manufacturing, agricultural and financial sectors. The country also has one of the greatest disparities of wealth in the world.

• Lesotho covers 30,355 square kilometres and has a population of 2 million. It is a constitutional monarchy, with King Letsie III as its head. The official languages are Sesotho and English.

• The kingdom of Swaziland, ruled by King Mswati III, has an area of 17,363 square kilometres and a population of 1 million. The official languages are siSwati and English.

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Hogwarts Castle towers on a grey, rocky crag above a forest of pines. You can pop into Ollivander's Wand Shop or the Owl Post Office and enjoy three great rides.

The park features a host of technological firsts and stars of the films are brought to life with state-of-the-art holograms, robotics and live action.

Hagrids hut

Inside Hogwarts Castle

Theme park gate

Stars of the film visit the park - Robbie Coltrain and Emma Watson

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The first Brits could be experiencing the Wizarding World next Friday, when Virgin Holidays starts special tours. The official opening is on June 18.

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A Met Office forecaster said ash which exceeded the acceptable level for flights would "clip" London in the early hours of Monday morning, but the plume would drift away during Monday night and Tuesday.

Manchester, Liverpool, East Midlands, Birmingham, Teesside, Norwich and Doncaster airports are among those closed in England.

Airports in Northern Ireland, Prestwick near Glasgow, some Scottish islands and the Isle of Man are also affected.

London airports are open. Travellers are urged to check with their airline.

The air traffic authority Nats said the Civil Aviation Authority had been forced to extend a no-fly zone imposed earlier on Sunday after the ash cloud had spread further south.

In England, other airports inside the no-fly zone include Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Blackpool, Sheffield, Doncaster and Carlisle.

In Wales, Caernarfon is the only airport affected.

All three Northern Ireland airports - Belfast International, George Best Belfast City Airport and City of Derry Airport - have also been shut.

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 Arabian Nights - Orlando
Sixty prized horses from around the world are joined by expert riders to entertain guests at this local dinner show attraction.

 Atlantic Antique Mall & U. S. Military Museum Exhibit - Delray Beach
Delray Beach shops feature unique concept in antique marketing, plus one of the largest private collections of U.S. Military memorabilia.

Bok Sanctuary: Gardens, Belltower and Estate - Lake Wales
The historic Bok Tower is set amid beautiful gardens on Central Florida's highest point in Lake Wales, Florida. The carillon tower is among the finest belltowers in the world and can be heard daily throughout the sanctuary.

Buccaneer Bay - Weeki Wachee
Take a refreshing dip in the cool crystal-clear waters of Weeki Wachee Spring or challenge the exciting flumes and waterslides.

Butterfly World - Fort Lauderdale
Stroll through a tropical rain forest while exotic butterflies fly overhead and all around you feeding on the blossoms near the path.

Caribbean Gardens - Naples
Wildlife zoo set amist tropical gardens featuring big cats, primate expedition cruises, safari canyon and an alligator bay.

Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba - Downtown Disney - Orlando
The Circus of the Sun brings shares its 'Party', La Nouba with Central Florida's visitors.

Cypress Gardens Adventure Park - Winter Haven
Stroll through the gardens ablaze year round and enjoy action-packed ski shows or serene lake cruises and now there's plenty of thrill rides too!

Daytona Lagoon
Daytona Lagoon is an adventure park in Daytona Beach, Florida that provides water play, go karts, laser tag, an arcade and much more!

DAYTONA 500 Experience
One-of-a-kind interactive motor sports attraction which offers plenty of hands-on experiences. It the official attraction of NASCAR and is a high-energy experience designed to appeal to all ages.

Dinosaur World
A review of the roadside attraction, Dinosaur World in Plant City, featuring life-size dinosaur replicas in a natural setting along with a museum and hands-on experiences.

Dinosaur World Photo Tour
The roadside attraction, Dinosaur World in Plant City, features life-size dinosaur replicas in a natural setting along with a museum and hands-on experiences.

Discovery Cove - Orlando
A day of adventure brings a lifetime of memories as you swim with the dolphins, snorkel through coral reefs, and glide among stingrays.

Disney's Animal Kingdom - Orlando
Explore the unpredictable world of animals on safari, in a prehistoric world, and at stage shows as only Disney can do them!

Disney's Magic Kingdom - Orlando
The Magic Kingdom, Disney World's first theme park transports imaginations into worlds of fantasy, adventure and wonder.

Disney-MGM Studios - Orlando
It's on with the show at Disney-MGM Studios where guests can enter the world of the glitz, glamour and excitement of show business.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede - Orlando
Come hungry and ready for plenty of foot-stompin' fun when you take in Dolly's version of dinner theatre. There's 32 horses and dozens of cast members to entertain while you eat a meal as big as the show!

Edison-Ford Winter Estates - Fort Myers
Experience the "time of their lives" in sunny Fort Myers. Tours include the winter homes of both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, an artifact museum, and Edison's laboratory.

Epcot - Orlando
An amazing array of attractions and live performances to put you in touch with the future and allow you to travel the world!

Fantasy of Flight - Lakeland
Fantasy of Flight is not just an aviation museum, it's a hands-on experience with adventure biplane and balloon flights available for an additional charge.

Flamingo Gardens - Davie
An eco-experience showcasing lush gardens, a free-flight aviary, alligator lagoon and flamingo island.

Florida's Gulfarium - Fort Walton Beach
Second oldest marine show aquarium in the world, featuring live performances with dolphins, sea lions, and a scuba diver.

Gatorland - Kissimmee
Fifty years of "great tales" has made this attraction the alligator capital of the world!

Green Meadows Farm - Kissimmee
An ideal country setting for the entire family to enjoy that includes live animals to touch and see along with pony rides, hayride and more!

Hemingway Home & Museum - Key West
This Spanish Colonial style house belonging to Ernest Hemingway boasts the first swimming pool built in Key West and is listed as a registered National Historic Landmark that is open daily for tours.

Holy Land Experience - Orlando
This Orlando theme park is a living Biblical history museum recreating in authentic detail the city of Jerusalem and its religious importance. It is a total sensory experience that is educational, historical, theatrical, inspirational, and evangelistic, blending sights, sounds, and tastes that transport guests 7,000 miles away and 3,000 years back in time. A wholesome Christian family experience.

Kennedy Space Center
Freelance travel writer Tony Conboy III says the sights and sounds are not much different, but a trip to Kennedy Space Center takes on new meaning since the Columbia tragedy. He offers an in-depth look at the complex, including how the Columbia crew is being remembered and what has been recently been added to give visitors a unique experience.

Lion Country Safari - Loxahatchee
World famous as "America's first drive-through 'cageless' zoo"!

Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa
Take a walk on the wild side and explore Tampa's best kept secret.

Miami Seaquarium - Miami
Get splashed by a killer whale and up close and personal with the manatees at South Florida's premier family attraction!

Monkey Jungle - Miami
This primate "biopark" allows you to get an up-close view of natural habits via screen-protected path reviewed by About Miami Guide, Renee Chapple.

Parrot Jungle Island - Miami
One of Miami's oldest and greatest attractions Parrot Jungle Island where the jungle comes alive!

Rapids Water Park - West Palm Beach
Getting wet is half the fun. The other half is the splishing and splashing entry to this website giving you a preview of the fun you can experience in person.

Ringling Museums - Sarasota
The Ringling Museum of Art house John Ringling's extensive art collection. His mansion, Ca da zan, has recently had its 32 rooms and 15 baths restored. The Museum of the Circus houses artifacts from the "Greatest Show on Earth."

Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Sarasota
A tropical adventure with lush gardens, tropical birds, and Florida's wildest of wildlife - alligators!

Scott's Corn Maze - Mt. Dora
Corn Maze at Scott's Farm in Mt. Dora is open October 1 through November 30 each year. Tuesday through Friday are reserved for large groups of 20 or more. In addition to the corn maze, you can pack a lunch and enjoy picnic area, hayrides and farm tours.

SeaWorld Orlando - Orlando
The world's premier marine adventure park with world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters.

Shell Factory - Fort Myers
This North Fort Myers landmark has the world's largest collection of rare sea shells, sponges, coral, fossils and sea life specimens. Truly a unique Florida shopping experience with gifts from every exotic shore as well as wildlife exhibits, aquariums and alligators. Spend an hour or a day.

Shipwreck Island - Panama City Beach
Get "double parked" as you splash all day at the many water attractions and scream all night at the wildest amusement park.

Silver Springs - Ocala
Home of the world-famous glass-bottomed boats! This is where the first six "Tarzan" movies and more than 100 episodes of "Sea Hunt" were filmed.

Spook Hill - Lake Wales
The Legand of Spook Hill generated thousands of tourists to come to see this optical illusion that causes vehicles to seemingly coast uphill.

Sunken Gardens - St. Petersburg
At this St. Petersburg landmark you'll enjoy the lush tropical gardens along with tropical bird shows.

The Florida Aquarium - Tampa
Encounter the wonders of Florida sea life while visiting the Tampa Bay area.

 Titanic The Expereince - Orlando
The World's first permanent Titanic exhibit is located in Orlando. Recreations of actual rooms from the ship allow you to climb the staircase, stroll among costumed passengers, and view priceless artifacts and treasures.

Universal Studios Orlando
Universal Studios theme park was once only a one-day destination for visitors to Orlando. Now, Universal Orlando is a destination resort in its own right with two theme parks, an entertainment district and three luxury on-site hotels.

Wannado City - Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale
Wannado City at Sawgrass Mills in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a trend-setting new children's attraction. It's America's first indoor role-playing theme park for kids offers entertaining lessons in real-life responsibility.

Water Mania - Kissimmee
Have a splashing good time on a variety of rides, slides and flumes.

Weeki Wachee Springs
Weeki Wachee Springs is the home to the famous underwater mermaid shows.

Wet'n Wild Orlando - Orlando
How do you keep tiny tots and testy teenagers happy on a hot day? Take them to Wet 'n Wild Orlando! You'll see why it is consistently voted one of America's number one water parks!

Wild Waters - Silver Springs - Ocala
Soak up the sun or relax in the shade of the giant oaks. Of course there is plenty of wild, wooly and wonderful water play available.

World Golf Hall of Fame - St. Augustine
Through a combination of both traditional and interactive exhibit areas, the World Golf Hall of Fame educates and entertains while paying homage to the game's greatest players and contributors. If you love golf, it's worth the visit!

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Hoseasons currently control over 12,000 places to stay in coastal, city and countryside settings throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe

Bargain Villas are pleased to announce the integration of Hoseasons properties into the Bargain Villas search results. Hoseasons currently control over 12,000 places to stay in coastal, city and countryside settings throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe. The integration will prove a significant boost in product offerings and ensure that Bargain Villas are able to service a wider variety of customer requests.Karl Hendrie, Managing Director Bargain Villas said "The association with Hoseasons is another step in a move to incorporate major property brands into the Bargain Villas network. By working with established and trusted brands our customers are assured of quality and confidence when buying"

On further expansion of Bargain Villas Hendrie stated "We are currently in the process of rolling out several keyword heavy TLD's (Top Level Domains) to not only increase our organic search results but also to expand our web presence and brand visibility. Our aim is to offer our visitors an impressive portfolio of quality property options available throughout the world"

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Brighton Festival

The music producer Brian Eno is the festival’s guest artistic director this year, as more than three weeks of cultural events get under way. Highlights range from Eno’s own improvisational musical work, This is Pure Scenius, through to processions, pyrotechnics, world theatre premieres and recitals of Rachmaninov.

• May 1-23; various locations, Brighton, Sussex; www.brightonfestival.org; ticket prices vary

Viking attack in Dorset

The air will be thick with battle cries around the ruins of Corfe Castle this weekend with

re-enactments of military clashes and Saxon village life on this beautiful stretch of the Dorset coastline.

• May 1-3; Corfe Castle, Dorset; www.nationaltrust.org.uk; adult £6.20, child £3.10
• See a selected list of events and activities on National Trust properties

Jazz and blues in Plymouth

Kicking off four months of summer festivals in Plymouth, this jazz and blues festival has gigs – some free of charge – around the Barbican, the town’s historic quayside quarter.

• May 1-9; Plymouth, Devon; www.barbicanjazzandbluesfestival.com; admission fees vary

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

There will be a spring celebration with artistic workshops, wildlife activities, demonstrations and music throughout the gardens. Live Jazz will play on Flora’s Green, where visitors can also try their hand at Willow Weaving, face painting and paper bunting making. Horse carriage rides will depart from the Green throughout the day, taking visitors on a 15 minute ride through the pastures of the Wider Estate where demonstrations of woodturning, hazel weaving, flock care and charcoal burning will be taking place, as well as a behind the scenes tour of Heligan’s pioneering Wildlife Project.

• May 3; Cornwall; www.heligan.com; adults £10, children £6

Pirate Festival

In the picturesque Devon fishing port, the Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival takes place, where a world record attempt for the number of people dressed as pirates will occur.

• April 30 - May 3; Brixham, Devon; www.brixhampiratefestival.co.uk

The Midlands

The Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

Over 20 guided walks, including some challenging full day outings in and around the glorious Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. All walks are free but pre-booking is strongly recommended;

• May 1-9; 01952 435857; events@greenwoodcentre.org.uk; www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk/events.htm.

Spalding flower parade

Over 800 participants will take part in the 52nd Spalding Flower Parade (themed "Screen Heroes").

• May 1; Spalding, Lincolnshire; 01775 724843; www.flowerparade.org

London and the East

Walk with dinosaurs

Mingle with Tyrannosaurus rex (or, rather, a life-size animatronic replica) on Oxford Street as Dinosaurs Unleashed comes to a close on May 3.

Oxford Street, London

• www.dinosaursunleashed.co.uk; Adults £15.50, children (aged 4 to 14) £11 (not including booking fee)

High Tide Festival

Annual arts festival held in Halesworth, Suffolk, featuring local and international artists as well as a world premiere theatre productions, debates, talks, and films.

• May 3; www.hightide.org.uk

The North

Feast of flowers

The renowned 70-acre gardens of Muncaster Castle are now coming into their own, in particular the spectacular azaleas and rhododendrons. Free guided walks are being held with the head gardener this long weekend, taking in some of the world’s rarest rhododendrons, which bloom in these grounds.

• Until May 3; Muncaster Castle, Cumbria; www.muncaster.co.uk; adult £8.50, child £6

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Clerbrook Golf Club - Clermont Florida

Clerbrook Golf Club

The good news is that, with a par of 67, it's like getting a five-shot head start. The bad news is that there is only one dry hole; all the rest have water hazards. The course is built on rolling sand hills. The width of the fairways fluctuates. The two par-5s are approximately 480 yards long. The seven par-3s are a comfortable 150 to 165 yards. The par-4s are very short. This is a semi-private golf course. Soft spikes only.

Palisades Golf & Country Club - Clermont Florida

Palisades Golf & Country Club

Palisades is a quality golf course designed by Joe Lee. It runs over the rugged hilly terrain of central Florida. The fairways are narrow, the greens fast and sloping. You'll also find the standard Joe Lee array of sand traps, along with significant amount of water. The Black tees are far bigger challenges as compared to the more reasonable Gold tees. Also, beware of the trees ringing the fairways, as this is a semi-private golf course. Metal spikes are tolerated but not encouraged on these grounds.

King's Ridge Golf Club - Clermont Florida

King's Ridge Golf Club

King's Ridge is the work of Lloyd Clifton, designed in 1997. It is a rare flat central Florida layout. The fairways are generally open, although some holes on the back are lined with homes. The greens are big and sport a variety of slopes. There is a bit of water and a large number of sand traps. There are several very intriguing short holes. This is a semi-private golf course. Soft spikes only.

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