I want to go traveling to beaches in the Caribbean. Is it really unsafe to get a tan?

I love sunbathing and really enjoy having a healthy tan - are there ways to absolutely avoid the dangers of skin cancer?
I want to be a beach comber for a month or two

Thanks in advance

tanning really is bad for you. You need to wear sunscreen, definitely a must. A tan is just a preliminary sunBURN. Just because in our society it is 'attractive' that doesn't mean it is healthy. Skin cancer is REAL and ANYONE can get it. Slather on the sunscreen. I'd rather keep my skin until I die.

A healthy tan? WTF is a healthy tan if they are unhealthy?

unfortunatly, any tan is a sign of damage and there's really no good way to do it. you could get a fake tan from a salon or self-tanner, to at least have a base color. then use a good SPF. have fun><

I would use sun block. You should still tan some, with all of that exposure, but it will help prevent skin problems. It would be really dangerous to go out with no protection whatsoever for your skin.