Official Caribbean hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. It 's rare to see a large storm in June or November and hurricanes of greater magnitude than in August and October, while the peak season is usually in the month of September.
The advantage is that prices are lower in the Caribbean during this time and resorts are less crowded. So what to do if you want to get away during hurricane season?
Buy travel insurance
You must purchase a trip cancellation insurance before the storm is announced, or is considered a pre-existing condition, so always purchase insurance the same day you book your trip to be sure. Most travel insurance policies cover a journey interrupted by a hurricane when forced to arrive late or leave early for your trip, but you will be reimbursed for the days allocated to the airport or resort reopens. Usually be reimbursed for the days they are forced to stay at a resort during a hurricane, but be sure to always read the fine print of your policy to make sure you know what is really covered.
Try to avoid storms
Follow online weather sites for hurricane season. Some good sites include:
The National Weather Service - National Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Hurricane and storm tracking Atlantic and Pacific oceans
http://hurricane.terrapin.com
Hurricane News and Information
http://www.hurricanetrack.com
Weather.com Tropical Storm Center
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/
Choose your place now
When planning a trip to the Caribbean during hurricane season is good to know that hurricanes are less likely the further south you go. The islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and St. Vincent, including the islands below them, are less affected by the hurricanes. However, as discovered in Grenada in 2004 with Hurricane Ivan, never say never and keep in mind that hurricanes are unpredictable.
Go on a cruise
The good thing about cruises is that they can usually sail around the worst of the storm. And ships of today are extremely safe, with the advanced weather tracking available today, the weather, something they can avoid it. The disadvantage is that the cruise line always reserves the right to redirect port calls and change the path for time-related causes, and therefore you can not get to visit places that you had hoped.
Choose Resort, which offers a "Hurricane Guarantee"
Recently, several of the largest resorts and resort chains, began to introduce a "hurricane guarantee," offering customers their money for the days lost due to bad weather. For example, in the unlikely event of hurricane force winds (as defined by the National Weather Service US) directly affected Sandals or Beaches Resorts while you are a guest, discontinue use of all planned activities, Sandals or Beaches Resorts will offer free replacement vacation to be taken at any Sandals or Beaches Resort of your choice. http://www.best-family-beach-vacations.com/caribbean-hurricane-season.html Go to several stations that offer hurricane guarantees.
Do your best
If you get a vacation during a hurricane, trying to make the best of it is the only thing you can do. As long as there is no danger, relax and concentrate on other activities.
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