We call this the Tourist Tan.

We call this the Tourist Tan.

Ouch…no one likes to get burned. But what usually happens when people come to Maui after a long winter, opps, they forget to put on sunscreen. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than one million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer every year, and in 2008, the mortality rate was estimated at 10,000. Slather up, bring your hat, wear your sunglasses and get in the shade. Maui is so close to the equater line that you will STILL get plenty of sun, enjoy your vacation and not get the infamous Tourist Tan. For more information visit, www.skincancer.org.