How do you get the best tan without burning?

i have the same problem, i get lots of freckles on my arms and stuff so i dont bother tanning, i use a fake tan, sally hansen spray on tan is amazing it covers everything! tryy it freckles is a genetic thing though so theres not much you can do about it, i found if i go in the sun little bits at a time though i build up some colour goodluck!