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Tanning beds have grown in popularity over the past decade. People want to be as tan as possible and want to do it quickly. Tanning beds allow people to achieve that golden complexion with only a few sessions at a tanning salon. While these beds will make people tan, they come at an extremely high risk.

A tan comes from the direct encounter of UV rays which damage skin cells. Tanning beds channel the UV rays and by laying in one, high doses of UV rays are channeled directly at your skin which causes the tan. Recent studies have shown that tanning beds increase the risk of melanoma, a fatal form of skin cancer, by 74%. Studies have also proven that tanning beds do cause the development of melanoma, so anyone who uses a tanning bed is basically asking for skin cancer.

There are many resources and organizations who try to educate the public about the dangers of indoor tanning but some believe that education is not enough. Recently a tax of 10% has been added to tanning beds, making them more expensive, but although that has deterred some tanners, most are still using the beds. Some organizations are looking to law offices for help, they want laws passed which will ban or prevent indoor tanning for teens under the age of 18. These efforts have proven fruitful, over 30 states now have laws that require parental consent for anyone age 14 to 18 to use the tanning beds.

Tanning has also been banned for people under the age of 18 in Britain. Many organizations and groups in the US are calling for laws to follow suit.

While a tan may look great there are other ways of achieving it without having to bake your skin. There are many sunless tanning lotions as well as spray tanning which if done correctly, look like the real deal. Although tanning beds may be popular there are other alternatives to achieving the golden glow, without the skin cancer.

Just because the experts say the economy is picking up doesn’t mean that everyone is ready to start spending money on expensive vacations. In fact, those families that can actually think about going on vacation for the first time in years are looking for the best travel deals they can find. they aren’t about to pay full price to stay at the tropicana hotel las vegas if they can find a discount rate through an online booking site or by cashing in credit card reward points.

Seeing Vegas on a budget isn’t that hard. The hotels and casinos are constantly offering special deals to entice people to visit the city. By taking advantage of airfare sales or using frequent flier miles , families can get to the city fairly cheaply and then get a discount hotel room or suite.

After that it’s just a matter of taking advantage of the many las vegas deals available. Restaurants and shows offer package deals for dinner and entertainment. Visitors can find lots of coupons for buffet dinners and two-for-one meals. As for entertainment, there is lots to see and do in Vegas that doesn’t cost anything. From strolling along the strip to visiting the Freemont Experience, the streets of Vegas offer lots of free entertainment. Most of the hotels and resorts are based on some kind of theme and tourists can access much of that atmosphere without paying anything. Different resorts have sharks, lions, and a full aquarium. There is a pyramid, a pirate ship, fountains, and reproductions of Paris, New York, and Venice. Artwork, artifacts and memorabilia can be seen throughout the city without paying admission — visitors just need to know where to look.