My forms was handed in yesterday at work for the holiday . My holidays already been booked I received my passport on Thursday . My Aunty brought me a suitcase today !
Just a little bit excited now .
I am going to lanzarote for 2 weeks . Just wondered if anyone had any tips for holiday abroad !
Be very careful in the sun LouLamb. It's still very hot in Lanzarote in September & you don't want to get sunburned and spoil your holiday. LOTS of suntan lotion....at least Factor 30 or higher if you burn easily....buy it in UK (expensive in Lanzarote) & pack it in your suitcase well wrapped up in a sealed plastic bag in case it should leak. You will need at least two bottles for two weeks. ...& wear a sun hat!
Remember you can only take liquid & creams in bottles of 100 ml in your carry on bag........security will confiscate bigger bottles.
I used Aldi Factor 30 sun lotion in Tenerife in May this year & didn't burn at all. But there are plenty of reasonably priced lotions in Boots. I'm back off there tomorrow....so my suntan lotion is packed! I hope you have a lovely holiday.
Your Aunty sounds a very kind lady!
Have agreat holiday LouLamb I know how much you have been looking forward to this.
Just remember all your meds are packed in well in hand luggage so you have them handy and just in case suitcase goes amiss.Take copy of prescription in case you need to get further supplies whilst away.
And dont forget plenty of high factor sun screen.
Enjoy yourself Lou.
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Hopefully its not something you will need but if you should it just makes things a lot easier.
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Have you a european health card , you can go on line an request one for free and they usually arrive very quickly. You can access gp for frree if you feel unwell , obviously serious problems would be different . I have had to use it several times in spain and it made such a difference. Hopefully none of that will be necessary and you have a fabulous holiday ☀️☀️🛫🏝🏖
I recently applied and received one of them
Great !! Have a lovely holiday and enjoy some heat it helps the aches xx
Thank you , I really can't wait . To compare where I was a few years ago first being diagnosed to now I can't believe it . I never thought I would
Go away abroad or doing anything
Enjoyyyyyyyy!!!
Hi LouLamb ,
Have a wonderful holiday! We look forward to hearing about it.
Our blog article here has lots of tips for holidays abroad - lupusuk.org.uk/going-on-hol...
Thank you
Enjoy your holiday! How lovely. I will look forward to reading all about your experience.
Going on holiday abroad is one of my goals. Once I get there I will know, and appreciate, how far I have come. In the sense of getting back to reasonable health, I mean! Lol
Hello!
I'm excited for you!
You've had good tips already but just to repeat:
* Hat
* Sunglasses
* Suncream
*Cover ups if needed - sarong/scarves etc
* I take a hand held parasol Factor 50+ for times when you can't find shade - queuing etc
*Your meds (in hand luggage. I know some people take 2 sets of meds - one in hand luggage and one in suitcase to check-in - that way if one gets lost you ahve the other supply. But if taking one set, put it in hand luggage and keep it close)
*Your repeat prescription
*I take a letter from my consultant - just a copy that they send to me, addressed to my GP, setting out my diagnosis and meds - usually at the top of the letter - just in case I am stopped at customs/security etc - I then have a letter confirming my lupus and meds and along with my repeat just makes me feel that I can explain all those tablets I am carrying if I need to!
*Your European Health Card
*Your Travel Insurance documentation
*Pace yourself! I usually do a day trip or go out and then next day chill with a book
*Sit under umbrellas when eating in the midday sun
*Find shade if you are too hot or struggling
*Drink lots of (bottled) water to stay hydrated
*Relax and enjoy! x
Wendy x
recovering from holiday
holiday insurance???
Lupus and Sun/Holiday 
Back for Bank Holiday
