How to beat the heat

Whether it's the temptation of a barbeque, a cheeky dip in the swimming pool, or simply the lure of a cool refreshment that gets you out and about this summer, we all have a long list of activities that can leave us exposed to the bright sunshine. All these exciting thoughts about relaxing can cloud our minds and lead us to forget about heat-related precautions, however. We don’t want a heat stroke to keep us away from enjoying these wonderful summer days, now do we? We'll not only test your knowledge on heat-related risks in our quick-fire, 5-question quiz, but we'll also share our top tips for staying safe and cool this summer! Let’s get started!

No doubt, summer is the busiest time at airports, train stations, and bus terminals. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, people in the U.S. make over 650 million trips during their summer vacations, and travelers typically want to visit beaches and oceans (45%), famous cities (42%), national parks (21%), lakes (17%), and resorts (14%). So many options to suit all interests! Where would you like to go to have a summer journey to remember?