With a heatwave predicted for the next few days, the Met Office has issued advice for making the most of the sunshine.
If you want to take advantage of the good weather, find a last-minute UK short break here.
Met Office advice for keeping cool on holiday
- Try to keep your holiday home cool, closing blinds or curtains can help.
- At night, keep your sleeping area well ventilated. Night cooling is important as it allows the body to recuperate.
- Take cool showers or baths and sprinkle yourself several times a day with cold water.
- Avoid too much exercise, which can cause heat exhaustion.
- If driving, keep your vehicle well ventilated to avoid drowsiness. Take plenty of water with you and have regular rest breaks.
- Do not leave children or animals in parked cars. Even on cool days, strong sunshine can make car interiors very hot.
When out in the sun
- Drink plenty of fluids, but not alcohol, which dehydrates the body.
- Try to eat as you normally would. Not eating properly may exacerbate health-related problems.
- Check you have appropriate sun cream for your particular type of skin.
- Wear lightweight, light-coloured clothing, high factor sunscreen and a hat.
- Seek shade during the hottest part of the day (11am to 3pm).
- Avoid being in the sun for long stretches.
- Reapply an appropriate factor sun cream at regular intervals during the day.