I'm porcelain AND have sensitive skin, but for facial sunscreen, I like Neutrogena's line. For body I like Hawaiian Tropic's moisturizing sunblock.

Layers are your friend!

I always enjoy a good IPA. More bang for your buck and my go-to hair-of-the-dog beer. But maybe too heavy for the playa? I don't really know.

But cans would be the way to go.

Just finished "Reconstructing Amelia" by Kimberley McCreight and just started "Paint It Black" by Janet Fitch. I like them dark books.

Coming in a bit late to this conversation, and I've seen mention of the air mattress. Does anyone advise against a real mattress? I only ask because I happen to have an extra one (full) at home that's going to be kicked to the curb soon -- maybe it can find a new purpose as a playa bed? I haven't se...

My philosophical take: Working vacations, ugh. What would happen if that "essential" person were hit by a bus? Someone would step up. Let them, and let the time away be truly free time off. A good time for others to practice filling the bill. Not everyone has the same reality, I know, but I was to ...

This will be the first time in a LONG while that I've been able to truly just unplug, and the thought of it makes me VERY happy. My boyfriend, on the other hand, is a bit nervous about it as he runs the IT department of a big company, so this will be an interesting experience for him.

Hello from LA! My name is Jeanie and this will be my first burn. I've been wanting to go for years but never actually made it -- till now. Super excited! Bought my first pair of playa boots a few days ago and did a happy dance! Can't wait to be home and meet you lovely playa people