Did you know that nearly 60% of RVers travel with a pet, usually a dog? But what do you do if something happens to your best friend and he or she needs medical attention? Our recommendation:
Celebration Veterinary Hospital
49 Blake Blvd.
Celebration, FL 34747
407-566-8292
www.celebrationvet.com
We know from experience that the vets at Celebration Veterinary are going to provide loving, state-of-the-art care. We hope you never need them, but if you do they’re there for you and your pet.
The next time you’re at Disney World’s Epcot Center and drink from a water fountain, you might just get an earful as well as a mouthful. That’s because there are 3 water fountains that talk back. We won’t tell you where they are – the fun is in finding them. Oh yeah, be sure to look and listen for the talking trashcan.
We’ll let you know next month where these Hidden Gems at Epcot can be found.
Get details about a Disney World visit at disneyworld.disney.go.com
Vacation Highlights off the Beaten Path
Every so often, everyone likes to get off by themselves or with a few friends to enjoy some quiet time. Here’s a suggestion that’s definitely off the beaten path – Wekiwa National Park. Located at the headwaters of the Wekiwa River, it’s a glimpse into what Central Florida looked like when the Timucuan Indians lived on these lands hundreds of years ago. Spectacular scenery, so if you’re looking for great spot to go kayaking and canoeing, check it out.
Learn more on the Florida State Parks website »
Sunblock vs. Sunscreen
Just about everyone knows the dangers of spending too much time in the sun and the importance of using either Sunblock or Sunscreen for protection.
But because most people use the terms interchangeably, they don’t know that there’s a big difference between the two products and that they offer very different levels of protection. Knowing the differences can be critical to your wellbeing, especially if you spend a lot of time in the sun.
These days, Sunscreens are more popular because they absorb the UV rays that allow you to tan. Available in inconspicuous creams, lotions and gels, they have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating; the higher the SPF rating, the better the protection the product provides.
It’s important to know that Sunscreen, because it interacts chemically with the skin, needs be applied about 20 minutes before you go outside so it has time to work. And because it won’t keep you from burning, you need to reapply it frequently if you’re outdoors for an extended period of time.
Sunblocks, as their name suggests, reflect harmful UV rays instead of absorbing them like sunscreen. And, unlike sunscreens, sun blocks don’t have SPF ratings because they protect the body from ALL UV rays. At one time Sunblocks could be spotted by their opaque white film, the funny looking white gunk you sometimes see people put on their noses, but new technology has created Sunblocks with particles so tiny, that the opaque film is no longer noticeable.
Okay, here’s where it gets tricky. Some sunscreens with SPF numbers of 15 or higher are erroneously refereed to as Sunblocks. If you want a Sunblock, don’t buy a package with a SPF number because a true Sunblock won’t need it.
