Travel During Hurricane Season: Considering the Odds
While some travelers may find it surprising, there are many
reasons why vacationers choose to travel during the Hurricane
Season. Recent disasters have brought worldwide attention to the
damage that can be caused by hurricanes. Still, many travelers
choose to visit the Caribbean and surrounding areas during these
months.
First, The Facts
Hurricane season lasts throughout much of the year in the
Atlantic - June through November. During this time of year
tropical storms can form into fast-moving storm systems that can
severely damage property if they reach land.
However, it's important to remember that that not every storm
makes landfall, and not every strong storm turns into a
hurricane. Tropical storms and even tropical depressions can
make landfall and cause tornadoes and flooding problems as well,
but are far less severe than hurricanes.
Typically the last months of hurricane season bring the
strongest storms. Months like September and October see spikes
in the number and intensity of hurricanes, while, in the early
months of the season, damaging strikes are rare.
Location, Location, Location
If you'd like to travel during the hurricane season, there are
many ways to eliminate some of the danger from hurricanes.
Prepare for the worst by checking out the hurricane policy of
the hotel you choose to book your stay with. Many hotels have
hurricane policies offering complimentary stays for the same
number of nights the following year, and other similar plans to
help ease the sting of a disrupted vacation.
Choose your destination wisely. The southern Caribbean usually
avoids the brunt of hurricane season. In fact, there is a
"hurricane zone" through which most of these tropical storms
pass. Islands outside this zone are rarely hit.
The best-known of these islands are known as the ABC Islands.
Dutch territories Aruba, Bonaire, and Cura