Heading overseas this year?
With European summer officially underway, thousands of Australians are preparing for:
Greece
Italy
Spain
Croatia
Ibiza
Beach clubs
Boat days
Long days in the sun
And one of the biggest mistakes people make before holidays is trying to tan too late.
If you want the best possible tan before your trip, preparation matters.
The fastest way to build a deeper, more natural-looking tan is consistency before your holiday.
Most experienced users begin:
A common routine is:
This gives your body time to gradually support melanin production before you start spending long hours outdoors.
If you’re completely new, read How Long Does It Take To See Results From Tanning Nasal Spray?
One reason people notice stronger tanning results overseas is simple:
The UV index across Europe during summer can be extremely high.
Destinations like:
often provide:
That’s why many people choose to begin loading before boarding the plane — so they arrive already prepared instead of starting from zero.
Trying to get your entire tan during one holiday usually leads to:
Instead, the goal should be:
Then maintain and deepen it while overseas.
This usually creates:
Not everyone will tan at the same speed.
The Fitzpatrick Scale plays a huge role in how quickly colour develops.
If you naturally:
you may need:
Very fair users often begin preparing 2–3 weeks before travel for best results.
Read Beginner Tanning Routine for Pale Skin if you’re naturally very fair.
If you naturally tan easier, you may notice:
These users often respond rapidly once overseas UV exposure begins.
To understand why some people tan dramatically faster than others, read Why Some People Tan Faster Than Others.
One of the most common mistakes travellers make is only ordering a single bottle right before leaving.
For people wanting:
larger bundles are usually more suitable.
Especially for pale skin types, the Quad Bundle is often the preferred option because it allows:
Long hours in the European sun can dry out the skin quickly.
That’s why many users combine their tanning routine with:
This helps maintain:
You can also read:
Most users begin around 1–2 weeks before holidays, while very fair skin types may begin earlier.
Yes. Many people begin loading before travelling so they can arrive with a base tan already developing.
European summer UV can be much stronger and more consistent, which may help speed up visible tanning results.
Very fair skin types (Fitzpatrick 1–2) often require longer loading phases and more gradual UV exposure.
For people wanting deeper long-term colour and consistent use before and during holidays, larger bundles are often preferred.
