How to Travel During Hurricane Season
Research the weather in the country you're visiting., Read up on the cancellation policies for your lodging and activities., Read up on the storm seasons around the world.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Research the weather in the country you're visiting.
Look up the country that you're visiting on the web and see if there is a major storm on the horizon.
Check the history of past hurricane seasons to make your decision on whether you'd want to go.
Try to compromise and pick a location in the country that is not prone to devastation from typhoons or hurricanes.Try to get the latest information and watch as the storm develops.
The Caribbean islands like Jamaica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic are in the hurricane belt while islands like Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao have a lower frequency of hurricanes.The Weather Channel's website provides commuter details for travelers during the hurricane season. -
Step 2: Read up on the cancellation policies for your lodging and activities.
Look up the cancellation policies so that you don't lose deposits for things to do at your destination.
Don't purchase tickets to things that don't have a refund policy in case of a hurricane or you may lose your money.
Places like Disney World allow travelers to cancel their hotel and activity reservations a week in advance with no added fees in the case of a hurricane.Villas and hotels on the Cayman Islands offer a worry-free hurricane guarantee that will reimburse travelers in case of hurricane cancellations., Understand hurricane season and when areas of the world are prone to hurricanes.
When you plan for vacation, try to plan your trip towards the end of a hurricane season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated and detailed reports on the current storm systems around the world.In the Atlantic, storm season is June 1st to November 30th.
In Eastern Pacific, storm season is May 15th through November 30th.
In the Western Pacific, storm season is July 1st to November 30th.
In the South Pacific, hurricane season is October 15 to May 15 and peaks in February or early March.
In the Indian Ocean's hurricane season is April 1st to December 31th. -
Step 3: Read up on the storm seasons around the world.
Detailed Guide
Look up the country that you're visiting on the web and see if there is a major storm on the horizon.
Check the history of past hurricane seasons to make your decision on whether you'd want to go.
Try to compromise and pick a location in the country that is not prone to devastation from typhoons or hurricanes.Try to get the latest information and watch as the storm develops.
The Caribbean islands like Jamaica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic are in the hurricane belt while islands like Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao have a lower frequency of hurricanes.The Weather Channel's website provides commuter details for travelers during the hurricane season.
Look up the cancellation policies so that you don't lose deposits for things to do at your destination.
Don't purchase tickets to things that don't have a refund policy in case of a hurricane or you may lose your money.
Places like Disney World allow travelers to cancel their hotel and activity reservations a week in advance with no added fees in the case of a hurricane.Villas and hotels on the Cayman Islands offer a worry-free hurricane guarantee that will reimburse travelers in case of hurricane cancellations., Understand hurricane season and when areas of the world are prone to hurricanes.
When you plan for vacation, try to plan your trip towards the end of a hurricane season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated and detailed reports on the current storm systems around the world.In the Atlantic, storm season is June 1st to November 30th.
In Eastern Pacific, storm season is May 15th through November 30th.
In the Western Pacific, storm season is July 1st to November 30th.
In the South Pacific, hurricane season is October 15 to May 15 and peaks in February or early March.
In the Indian Ocean's hurricane season is April 1st to December 31th.
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