Top doctors across the country share across the country share their favorite international fun-in-the-sunscreen getaways.
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“I love the Amangiri Resort. The setting is
exquisite, the service is
impeccable and the food
is divine! It’s ideal for
unwinding and focusing
on one’s health—I leave
feeling balanced, renewed
and pampered. I always
make sure to bring Avène’s Mineral Tinted Compact SPF 50 ($36) when I travel
because it’s my favorite
mineral-based coverage
for my face. It also stays
on for hours, so it’s perfect
for swimming, skiing and
hiking. It’s easy to carry
and reapply too! I also
love all EltaMD products.” —Houston dermatologist Jennifer Segal, MD
Photo courtesy of Amangiri Resort
“I recently visited the
Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples, FL
and had a wonderful
experience. From the
beautiful, powder-white
beaches to the multiple
swimming pools and
grounds, it was truly
delightful! Heliocare is
a must-have on a sunny
vacation—it’s a natural
plant extract supplement
that helps decrease
photosensitivity, thereby
reducing risk of sunburn.
I also love Alastin Skincare HydraTint SPF 36 ($55), as it
gives my skin a nice glow
while protecting it.” —Chicago dermatologist Dr. Quenby Erickson
Photo courtesy of Ritz-Carlton
“My favorite resorts are
Aman. They all have
stunning architecture and
impeccable services, and
are located in the most
beautiful locations in the
world. As I write this, I’m
about to hop on a plane
with my husband to
Amanjena in Morocco!
My go-to sunscreen is
the Hydroglow SPF 40
from my own cosmetic
line, LEA Aesthetics. It
is a zinc oxide–powered
SPF that’s anti-aging and
moisturizing, and has
antioxidants to protect
against free radicals.” —Newport Beach, CA plastic surgeon Goretti Taghva, MD
Photo courtesy of Amanjena
“My favorite luxury resort
and spa is the Bellagio in
Las Vegas. It’s like a city
inside itself with lots of
restaurants, shops, pools,
big production shows,
a full-service spa and a
casino. The resort also
has an enormous water
feature that plays music
and goes off several times
each hour. I usually carry
at least an SPF of 50 for
my sunscreen when I’m
there because the sun
can be really powerful in
Vegas. Higher SPFs are
sometimes harder to find,
but my favorite is Obagi Medical Sun Shield ($53).” —Sugarland, TX plastic surgeon Peter Chang, MD
Photo courtesy of Bellagio
“I know many people probably prefer more exotic locations, but I really enjoy going to Lake Placid in the summer and staying at the Lake Placid Lodge. It’s an absolutely beautiful place. My family loves to hike, kayak and boat. It is extremely relaxing, the food is great and there are wonderful accommodations. The sunscreen I always pack when I travel is PCA Skin Weightless Protection ($44). It’s SPF 45, comfortable to wear all day long, easy to reapply, and doesn’t make me look pasty.” —Orlando Park, IL plastic surgeon David Dreyfuss, MD
Photo courtesy of Lake Placid Lodge
“I love relaxing at the
Madinat Jumeirah in
Dubai. The air literally
smells like jasmine,
and the award-winning
Talise Spa offers the best
massages ever. Seriously
what’s more to love? I
never leave for vacation
without Shiseido Clear Stick WetForce SPF 50+ ($28),
and I always reapply during
the day with Colorescience Sunforgettable Brush-On SPF 50 ($65). It’s an invisible
powder, so reapplication
is easy, and it doesn’t make
my brown skin look white.” —Danbury, CT dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD
Photo courtesy of Madinat Jumeirah
“I love Terranea on
California’s Palos Verdes
Peninsula. It’s a luxury,
seaside resort with every
possible amenity. There’s
a luxurious spa, multiple
restaurants, and pools for
both adults and families.
I like to bring my private-label sunscreen that is SPF
50 and contains both zinc
and titanium oxide; I think
it’s extremely important to
protect one’s skin with a
broad-spectrum physical
UV-blocker containing
micronized metals, versus
some over-the-counter
chemical sunscreens.” —Beverly Hills, CA facial plastic surgeon Davis B. Nguyen, MD
Photo courtesy of Terranea