How do you handle heat & humidity?

[Sundagger]

I live in a very dry climate (often humidity in the teens or single digits), with cool temperatures (yes, Santa Fe has never gotten to 100 degrees). I love the Caribbean - lived in Puerto Rico for 3 years and have cruised there 4 times. It's the heat and humidity that drive me nuts, especially in the Southern Caribbean and Central America.

 

Some people go out looking cool and come back looking almost cool - I look like I've been running a marathon in the Amazon. I suspect that metabolism has something to do with it, but anyone have any tips on keeping comfortable?

[clearwaters]

For some reason, talcolm powder all over my body seems to help.

[Happy ks]

I look like Sweaty Betty in the heat and humidity. I gave up a long time ago and pull my hair up or into a pony, wear lightweight clothes and drink a ton of water. Nothing seems to help, sorry:o

[madelinerose]

I look like Sweaty Betty in the heat and humidity. I gave up a long time ago and pull my hair up or into a pony, wear lightweight clothes and drink a ton of water. Nothing seems to help, sorry:o

 

 

Amen and at home I stay indoors when the temp is 100 degrees with 100% humidity. Sweaty Betty....cute. ;)

 

Sorry, I didn't answer your question. Other than avoiding the heat and humidity, if you're gonna be out in it, there's not much you can do. Don't over exert, find some shade, slow down and drink liquids. I'm a Sweaty Betty also....it is what it is.

[Roz]

It helps to wear and hat and drink water. Pace yourself. I can only do one excursion per day. I see some people who do one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I do a morning excursion (cooler) and then come back to the ship, shower, change clothes, eat lunch, and then pretty much hang out on the ship the rest of the day. I may get back off the ship if there are shops or something to do right at the pier.

 

Roz

[CGBCruiser]

We live on the Texas Gulf Coast in this sub-tropical climate! Summers (and sometimes it extends way past that!) are always hot and humid. Actually, it's humid most of the time unless we get a cool front. It's great for your skin though! Sprinkle yourself with baby powder with cornstarch in it, drink plenty of fluids, AND cut down on your caffeine intake. The caffeine will make you sweat more! Wear lots of cotton clothing and NO polyester!

[BobBeaSea]

Well made cotton clothing, a hat, lots of water etc. It also depends on time of year although that doesn't seem as important as it once was. If you are on the coast there should be breezes which will help. A long way inland can be brutal though, no breeze to speak of.

[WELSH WIZARDS]

Snapping at my DH works wonders for me. !! :D

He is so sweet ..he sits and soaks it up. He has lived with me long enough to know its only the heat !!

[martinimadam]

when/where it's hot and humid. Plenty of other places to cruise. Of course, I usually cruise in the fall and spring, can't get away from work in the summer, so it's probably easier for me to find a cooler climate. When I cruised the Mexican Riviera, I never even got off the ship, except to do a little shopping nearby. But, then, I usually cruise for the joy of being on the ship at sea. Ports are a secondary consideration for me.

[Aplmac]

But, then, I usually cruise for the joy of being on the ship at sea.

Ports are a secondary consideration for me.

That's my girl!

 

Stay on the ship - in the aircon!

This business of Going Ashore is hot,sweaty work!

 

___________________________________________

[MamaParrotHead]

Light and loose clothing (although I don't get the hat thing...hats make me sweat MORE and I'd think would trap the heat on your head???), water, take opportunities to duck into some AC whenever possible, break the day into short sections rather than knocking yoruself the entire day, hair up and out of the way, hydrate.

 

*raising my hand as part of the "Sweaty Betty" club*, but NOTHING would keep me from experiencing the beauty of the Caribbean.

[Sundagger]

when/where it's hot and humid. Plenty of other places to cruise. Of course, I usually cruise in the fall and spring, can't get away from work in the summer, so it's probably easier for me to find a cooler climate. When I cruised the Mexican Riviera, I never even got off the ship, except to do a little shopping nearby. But, then, I usually cruise for the joy of being on the ship at sea. Ports are a secondary consideration for me.

 

That's my girl!

 

Stay on the ship - in the aircon!

This business of Going Ashore is hot,sweaty work!

 

That's pretty much what I've been doing. On my HAL 10 day cruise to the S. Caribbean/Panama/Costa Rica, there were 4 sea days. It was cloudy and showering at Half Moon Cay, so I didn't get off. I love Curacao, so got off and went shopping - mainly in A/C stores even if I didn't want to buy anything. Shopped and went to the casino in Aruba. Stayed on the ship (but mostly outside) at the Panama Canal. Shopped in Puerto Limon - was going to go on an excursion to a coffee plantation, but settled for buying coffee in town. It was the best cruise I've been on - lots of relaxing on the ship and some brief forays into a few ports, followed by some cold drinks in a lounge onboard.

 

I feel a little guilty at not spending more time onshore, but I think I'll just do what I'm comfortable with. I'm not sure if coming down from my 7,000 foot altitude has anything to do with the comfort level, but I think it does have a little to do with feeling sluggish.

[KC_fn]

when/where it's hot and humid. Plenty of other places to cruise. Of course, I usually cruise in the fall and spring, can't get away from work in the summer, so it's probably easier for me to find a cooler climate. When I cruised the Mexican Riviera, I never even got off the ship, except to do a little shopping nearby. But, then, I usually cruise for the joy of being on the ship at sea. Ports are a secondary consideration for me.

 

I'm with you! I've only cruised twice, to the Mexican Riviera and the Caribbean (in July both times). They were group cruises and I didn't get a vote. But when I'm making the decision, it's going to be Alaska. I LOATHE heat.

 

To the OP: Some women glow... I look apopleptic! :p My solution: Avoid heat/humidity when I can; and when I can't, I make up my mind not to care how I look.

[Name game]

Another problem I have with serious heat and humidity is the swelling. My feet, ankles and fingers swell. I can't wear rings and I need open toed sandals. I find a cold shower usually helps bring down the swelling. Along with that I just sweat like a pig (even though pigs don't sweat!). :D

[fllady61]

I will make this suggestion after almost dying in the heat this past week.

 

Take a towel and wet it to put around your neck. keep a bottle from water and take faucet water to rewet it occasionally.

 

also take plenty of water to drink, or buy some bottled water while on the islands if you run out.

 

Every chance you get when shopping, stand in the fans of the doors to dry off. helped alot. They are so strong, that it only takes a few moments to cool you down.

 

Try to find shady spots to walk or sit if possible. I know some islands don't have much shade.

[cb at sea]

Folks who are used to it do tend to do better--one gets "acclimated" to the weather!

Go to Wal-mart or a camping store and buy a small battery operated hand-held fan. That really helps with the facial sweating! (You don't want to be wiping all of your make-up off!) These fans use 2 AA batteries and are invaluable in our hot, humid Va. summers! Try it!

[marcel8004]

I have the cure, my wife has convinced me that to stay cool go into lots of jewelry stores:rolleyes: . It's a little expensive but you get to drink lot's of Heineken;) . After 18 cruises and 36 years of marriage I've learned it works:D . Signed, a happy husband.

[CC Help Michell]

I live in Atlanta -- hot, humid, ewwww summers! ;) I'm also a member of the "Sweaty Betty" club, particularly these days as I am approaching "a certain age." I drink water to stay hydrated, wear cotton clothing and use a Solarveil sun hat in extreme weather (yes, it's kind of hottish by itself, but the sunscreen value for my poor aging face is worth it), and I actually forego makeup in these situations. I know what's going to happen -- I'm going to wipe it all off within an hour, and possibly have raccoon eyes to boot. I just wear a good sunscreen, a good pair of sunglasses, and have a great time on the excursion. I save the fancier stuff for onboard the ship at night, in the cool, cool A/C. :)

[morriscats]

DH and I have bought a couple of those bandana neck wraps that you soak in water and wear around your neck. Others have said they work really good - kind of like the "cold cloth" you get from Celebrity. We will find out on our trip to Hawaii.

[anifaniks]

I use a product by Clarins - "Screen Mist" - spray bottle. Feels wonderful on my face and neck. I also carry a bandana and use it like my grandmother used her fancy handkerchiefs - to touch up my face and neck. Sometimes, on port days, I wet the bandana w/ the Clarins spray and put it around my neck. Or heck - just pour water on it. I have to be careful to keep applying sunscreen as I have found even w/ a hat . . . I can still get too much sun.

 

I was raised in the South and was always told Southern girls don't sweat, they "glisten," Hee Hee. Well, when the humidity is above 90% . . . I don't just glisten - I positively shine.

 

DH swears by Gold Bond powder. :)

[Sundagger]

DH and I have bought a couple of those bandana neck wraps that you soak in water and wear around your neck. Others have said they work really good - kind of like the "cold cloth" you get from Celebrity. We will find out on our trip to Hawaii.

 

Yes, on my last HAL cruise, I was treated to cold, damp cloths when I returned to the ship. It was a great treat to look forward to while racing to the nearest lounge.:)

 

I think I'll try the moist bandana and maybe powder before heading out.

[okgirl]

I found these neat personal fans at Wal Mart for under $5, they are about 1/2" thick and 5" long and hang around your neck on a lanyard. The air blows out from the top and really help keep you cool

[cruise_lover]

QVC has something that you can freeze and place around your neck that "is suppose" to keep you cool for hours while in the hot sun. You can probably ice them down all night in your bathroom sink to get them cold enough to use (since I do not remember if the freezer compartment in the mini-fridges would work with these items.) You can probably find something like these elsewhere. Being from Louisiana I find that cruising the Caribbean is like vacationing in the Fall.

[fllady61]

Folks who are used to it do tend to do better--one gets "acclimated" to the weather!

Go to Wal-mart or a camping store and buy a small battery operated hand-held fan. That really helps with the facial sweating! (You don't want to be wiping all of your make-up off!) These fans use 2 AA batteries and are invaluable in our hot, humid Va. summers! Try it!

 

 

give me a break. who wears make up into the ports? Like the lady at SSW last year. applying 2 inches of make up so that the stars will see her and hopefully take her home. Get a life. When it is 99 degrees and 90% humidity, leave the make up on the ship.

[deepnite10]

in the MR there is only hot and hotter and the humidity is a constant :(

 

i ve learn d to cope with light cotton clothing..and a cap i got from LL Bean..u wet it and there s crystal s in the lining that keep s ur head cool..:D

 

i wish my count-down clock would move a bit faster :mad: