Though you may be intending to wait until your much-anticipated trip to finally catch some sun and get your summer tan, there are several reasons why you should start tanning before you visit the beaches. Not only will you be less likely to be sunburned after just one day outside — and relegated to your hotel room drowning yourself in aloe vera — but you'll also be more likely to feel confident from the moment your toes hit the sand, allowing you to make the most of every minute of your vacation.