Staying Healthy at All the Music Festivals You're Hitting This Spring

Coachella is in the desert; it's hot, and temperatures can reach well into the 90s. Protect yourself from the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays with sunscreen, sunglasses, and a fab hat. Lobster red is not the look you want to be sporting by day three.

The hot weather and long days mean you need to be properly energized. Drink lots of water, and stay away from foods that zap your energy. And while a cold beer tastes good while enjoying the music, don't go overboard. Alcohol is dehydrating, which can be a bad mix in the hot desert sun.

Chances are you're going to be doing a lot of standing and walking around, so dress accordingly. You don't have to show up in hiking boots, but you may want to ditch the stilettos for a pair of cute sneakers or flat-soled boots.

Accidents happen, so keep some basic first-aid essentials in your belongings. Antiseptic wipes, band-aids, and painkillers are travel musts.